Casoli: The Village of Graffiti
Discover Casoli, the 'village of graffiti' in Lucca, where art blends with Tuscan tradition in a unique open-air museum experience.
Casoli, a charming village in the Province of Lucca, is known as the 'village of graffiti' for its unique sgraffito art covering the walls of its buildings. Artists have been adorning the village with these works since the 1950s, creating an open-air museum that blends art with the traditional Tuscan landscape.
A brief summary to Casoli - Il paese dei graffiti
- Casoli, Province of Lucca, 55041, IT
- +393335969000
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking on the village's cobbled streets and slopes.
- Visit the Casa Museo Murabito to learn more about the artist who started the graffiti tradition in Casoli.
- Take your time to explore the side streets and alleys, as some of the best graffiti are hidden away from the main square.
- Combine your visit with a trip to nearby Camaiore or the Versilia beaches for a full day of exploration.
Getting There
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Walking
From the parking area at the village entrance, the main square is a short walk. From there, explore the village's narrow streets and alleys on foot to discover the various graffiti. Note that the village has steep slopes and cobbled streets.
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Public Transport
From Lucca, take a bus towards Camaiore. Alight at Camaiore P.Za Romboni 2 and transfer to another bus to Casoli 1. From the bus stop, it is a short walk into the village. Bus fares from Lucca to Camaiore are around €1-€2, and from Camaiore to Casoli are around €1-€2.
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Driving
From Camaiore, follow the signs to Casoli. The drive takes about 10 minutes. Be aware that the road to Casoli is narrow and winding. Parking is available in the main square at the village entrance. There are no parking costs.
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