Guardistallo
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The strategic position between the sea and the green hills makes Guardistallo the ideal holiday destination, alternating days of relaxation on the sea shore with inland excursions in the depths of nature.
Founded as a Lombardi castle, following the dissolving of the fiefdoms and the redistribution of the lands during the Leopoldina agricultural reformation (18th century) Guardistallo saw the development of a new class of wealthy land owners.
Villa Elena was built in 1870, the residence of one of the most important families in the area, the Marchionneschi, and some years later the theatre was constructed and became a place of recreation and relaxation for the wealthy families. Teatro Marchionneschi was opened in 1990 following an extended restoration period. With 800 person capacity and excellent acoustics it is part of a circuit of performance initiatives and activities that entertain the entire territory, particularly during the summer season.
The territory is especially renowned for olive oil, to which the spring Sagra della Crogiantina is dedicated, where the uncooked oil is best tasted poured straight on to bread. Guardistallo is also the country of the thousand nativity scenes, displayed in the ancient hamlets by the inhabitants and school students over the Christmas period.
The Valserena Convent is run by a community of contemplative monks and is a wonderful day trip for anyone in search of inner calm. The monks of the convent work to produce a variety of goods, such as creams, perfumes, soaps and liqueurs that can be purchased by visitors.
