Guzzano

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

My previous post on Guzzano was in late winter. The village looks great in all seasons, but I thought some early summer photos would be in order.

Guzzano is just 10 minutes drive from La Villa on the road up to San Cassiano and Montefegatesi. The views are stunning from the village.

A walk along the narrow lanes reveals some lovely houses and gardens.

The little church is dwarfed by the gorgeous tree in front of it.

The budding fruit on the trees and vines would have ripened by now and some of it already eaten…delicious.

Another visit in autumn is in order.

Can you help?

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Debra Kolkka

There was a small earthquake in Bagni di Lucca earlier this year. Fortunately nobody was hurt, but there was some structural damage to some of the ancient buildings in the area.

The 16th century church of Madonna della Neve in Guzzano suffered considerable internal damage.

The chapel was completed in 1537. In that year the pre-existing chapel was restored and enlarged to its current size and shape. Inside the chapel are notable works of art, including a statue of the Virgin with Child attributed to Della Robbia.

Claudio Gemignani of Gombereto is heading up an effort to raise funds in Italy to help save the church. Ann Barsi is looking after efforts in the USA where $5,000 has already been raised.

Ann Barsi’s book, “Pieve di Controne – 2012” will be sold at the Gombereto Medieval Festival on 31st August and all the proceeds will be donated to the restoration.

I hope you can all make it to the festival and buy a book to help the church.

Click here to see more on the book.

email Sig. Barsi at obarsi@verizon.net for more information on the fundraising efforts.

Gorgeous geese in Guzzano

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Debra Kolkka

Look for the bright pink house as you enter Guzzano.

Guzzano is only 10 minutes from La Villa, on the road towards Montefegatesi. It is a beautiful little village where most of the houses are occupied full time. We visited on a gorgeous, early spring afternoon. It was a bit hazy, but the views are still dramatic.