Pontedera facts for kids

Pontedera is a town in Tuscany, Italy. It's located in the province of Pisa. The town is known for its factories and businesses.

Pontedera is famous because the Piaggio company is based there. Since the 1930s, Piaggio has made important vehicles. These include the Vespa scooter and the Ape (a small three-wheeled truck). Piaggio used to be part of Fiat. Today, Roberto Colaninno owns the company.

The town is in the Arno valley. It sits where the Era River meets the Arno River. Pontedera also has a small lake in Pietroconti, called Braccini lake.

Exploring Pontedera: Important Places

Pontedera has many interesting buildings and places to visit.

Churches in Pontedera

You can find several churches in Pontedera. Some of the main ones include:

• Il Duomo (The city's main church)
• The Church of Santa Lucia
• The Church of Santissimo Crocifisso
• The Church of Santa Maria Madre della Chiesa
• The Church of Misericordia
• The Church of San Giuseppe al Ponte

Some older churches in the area are no longer standing. These include the Church of San Martino and the Church of San Michele di Travalda.

Famous Palaces in Pontedera

Pontedera is also home to several historic palaces. These grand buildings often have interesting architecture. Some examples are:

• Palazzo Stefanelli
• Palazzo Pretorio
• Palazzo Paoletti Zeppini
• Palazzo Bellincioni
• Palazzo Pitschen
• Palazzo Ciompi

Festivals and Events in Pontedera

Pontedera hosts many fun festivals and events throughout the year. These celebrations bring the community together.

• "Fiera Naturamica" is a festival about agriculture. It usually takes place in April.
• "ExproModel&Show" is an event held in October.
• "Fiera di San Luca" is a very old fair. It has been celebrated every October since 1471.
• "Festa del commercio" is a trade festival. It started in 2004 and happens in September. Since 2007, it has joined with the "Notte Bianca" (White Night) event.
• "Shopping sotto le stelle" means "Shopping under the stars." During this July event, shops stay open late into the evening.
• "Palio della balestra" is a historical event. It celebrates the Pace di Pescia and has been held in September since 2001.
• "Fiera dei fischi e delle campanelle" is a fair in the village of La Rotta. It takes place in August and has been a tradition since 1907.
• "Qui rido io" is a festival about humor. It happens in June and started in 2003.
• "Sete sois sete lunas" is an international pop music festival. It's held in July and has been going on since 1992.
• "Aperitivi in musica" offers music with aperitifs. These events happen all year round in Cavour's Square. They started in 2001.
• "Mangia...longa" is a festival about local food. It takes place in June and began in 2005.
• "BavieraFest" is the Italian version of Oktoberfest. It's held in June and started in 2006.

Twin Cities of Pontedera

Pontedera has special connections with other cities around the world. These are called "twin cities" or "sister cities." They share culture and friendship.

• Khombole - Senegal
• Fourchambault - France
• Montemor-o-Novo - Portugal
• Serrara Fontana (Province of Naples) - Italy

See also

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In Spanish: Pontedera para niños