This route is dedicated to the memory of the Nazi massacre in Fucecchio and passes through the sites of the tragic events that took place between August 23 and 24, 1944. The loop itinerary around the marshland intertwines the history of World War II with the observation of the natural environment, which is home to a rich variety of bird species and other animals adapted to wetland habitats.
Itinerary
To keep the memory of the massacre alive, the route leads to shrines and monuments commemorating the victims of this tragic event. The starting point is near the Dogana del Capannone, next to the shrine dedicated to Pellegrino and Rocco Cardelli. Along the bike tour, you’ll encounter several structures that reflect centuries of human intervention in shaping and modifying the marsh. The Medici and Lorraine dynasties played a major role in the management and reclamation of vast areas in Tuscany, leaving behind works still in use today, such as drainage canals, the port system, and the Medici bridge of Cappiano. Continuing onward, you’ll reach the monument dedicated to the Martyrs of the Marsh, created by sculptor Gino Terreni. At the Center for Research, Documentation, and Promotion of the Fucecchio Marshlands, you can visit a permanent exhibition of preparatory works for the monument, donated to the Municipality of Larciano.
Nearby
Dogana del Capannone – Documentation Center on the Fucecchio Marsh Massacre, Tabaccaia of Prato Grande, Monument to the Fallen at the end of Porto dell’Uggia, Garden of Remembrance in Larciano, Garden of Meditation in Stabbia, Museum of Rural Life “Casa Dei”, Center for Research, Documentation, and Promotion of the Fucecchio Marshlands, Birdwatching observatory “Le Morette” and the Righetti Area
Distance
35,4 km
Elevation gain
345 m
Difficulty
Bike: intermediate
E-bike: easy