Pietramarina Under the Stars

A night of music and archaeology on the Montalbano

Pietramarina Under the Stars is one of the most evocative summer events in Carmignano, in the heart of the province of Prato, Tuscany. The event takes place in the Pietramarina archaeological site, one of the most fascinating spots on the Montalbano massif: a strategic location for territorial control, long occupied by a fortified Etruscan settlement and today immersed in a forest of centuries-old holm oaks.

The event combines the discovery of archaeological heritage, the conviviality of an outdoor picnic, and the thrill of a concert under the starry sky in a single evening. It is an experience designed for those who love the blend of nature, history, and music, far from the city's hustle and bustle.

The evening's program

The event's proven format guides the audience from sunset until late at night:

• Guided tour of the Pietramarina archaeological site, led by archaeologists from the Artimino Archaeological Museum, to discover the ancient Etruscan settlement and its landscape.
• Picnic dinner at the Casino dei Birri, a convivial moment immersed in the quiet of the woods.
• Moonlight concert of classical music, performed among the centuries-old holm oaks of the archaeological site.

An Etruscan heritage to rediscover

The Pietramarina area represents a precious testimony to the Etruscan presence on the Montalbano. Its dominant position allowed for the control of a vast territory and tells the story of an ancient community that chose these hills for their settlement. The guided tour allows you to read the landscape with new eyes, recognizing the traces of a millennial past in the stones and the terrain's formation.

Carmignano and the Montalbano

The Municipality of Carmignano, in the province of Prato, is a land of hills, vineyards, and olive groves, famous for its DOCG wine and its valuable historical and artistic heritage. The local network of cultural sites, from the Artimino Archaeological Museum to the Archaeological Park, makes Carmignano an ideal destination for those seeking slow, authentic tourism in the Tuscan countryside.

The Nights of Archaeology

Pietramarina Under the Stars is part of the regional calendar of The Nights of Archaeology, the Tuscan festival that opens archaeological sites and museums every summer with evening events, tours, and performances. The initiative is also part of the 'Estate Carmignanese' (Carmignano Summer) program, supported by the Municipality of Carmignano.