Altopascio is a delightful village, situated along the Via Francigena. It is a mixture of smells, flavors and sensations, waiting to be discovered. Not only a place: a world of experiences, emotions and life. It’s a small town located in the Piana of Lucca territory, famous for its bread: it is, in fact, renowned as the city of bread because it was able to maintain this ancient cereal tradition over the centuries.

The history of Altopascio is told through ceramics and sculptures and this historical collection is placed inside the Mediceo Loggia, built over the years 1472-1475. The Loggia, which stands in front of the Peregrinatio, constitutes the prominent architectural element of Garibaldi square, formerly the market square.