Giosue Carducci, the famous Italian poet who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1906, was born in Valdicastello on July 27, 1835. The family home consists of the four rooms of the building located on the stream side. The house-museum contains furniture, memorabilia, and explanatory panels related to his life. Since 1907, the year of the Poet’s death, the Municipality of Pietrasanta has organized events and solemn commemorations. Notable conferences include “Carducci poet” in 1985, “Carducci politician” in 2005, “Carducci and Tuscany” in 2006 for the centenary of the Nobel Prize, and “Carducci European” in 2007 on the 100th anniversary of his death. Furthermore, in 1950 the National Poetry Prize “Giosue Carducci” was established.
Information about Giosue’ Carducci’s Birthplace
Valdicastello,
Pietrasanta (Lucca)
0584795500
istituti.culturali@comune.pietrasanta.lu.it
https://www.comune.pietrasanta.lu.it
Source: MIBACT
