Montopoli Val D'Arno has medieval origins even though signs of Villanovian Etruscan and Roman settlements have been discovered in its territory and the Municipal Administration is planning some archeological paths. Like some other Tuscan cities it has been contended for a long time by Lucca, Pisa and Florence. It has been defined ''notable'' castle by Giovanni Boccaccio and it still conserves some remains of the towers and of the ancient fortifications as a testimony of its past role of military settlement. The unique Tuscan landscape is the most valuable feature of this territory laying on hills, rich in ancient villas and villages that surround the basin of the river Arno. Together with the natural wealths and the historical background, Montopoli is rich in considerable resources in the typical sectors of agriculture, artistic craftsmanship and industry, above all in the footwear branch. All this summarize almost every aspect of the Tuscan reality, thus the ''discovery'' of this little Municipality becomes an interesting way to go through a sort of ideal trip in the very heart of this wonderful Region..

Cultural Association Arte e Mestieri
Via del Falcone, 30 - Montopoli in Val d'Arno
56020 PISA Italy