Birthday of Carlo (Lorenzini) Collodi (1826-1890)
November 24

Born in the medieval village of Collodi in Tuscany, Italy, the author of The Adventures of Pinocchio used his birthplace for a pseudonym when he published his classic morality tale as a serial in a periodical in 1883. It continues to delight readers.

From its beginnings in Italy, Pinocchio, first published as The Story of a Puppet, has attracted an audience from countries around the world. The 1940 Walt Disney film, successive adaptations, and a ballet have made Geppetto as puppet-maker, Jiminy Cricket as Pinocchio's conscience, the Blue Fairy, and Cleo the goldfish household names.

Take a virtual tour through the medieval village of Collodi.

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