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Collodi Butterfly House

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Gardens and vegetable gardens

In the Villa Garzoni complex, a tropical garden where butterflies and moths live and fly free among plants, flowers and fruits

Inside the complex of Villa Garzoni in Collodi is the Casa delle Farfalle or House of Butterflies. This large stone and crystal greenhouse is inhabited by hundreds of butterflies from tropical and equatorial zones, here living free in an environment rich in vegetation, flowers and fruits, recreated to come as close as possible to the conditions of their natural habitat.
The pathway inside Collodi’s Butterfly House.
The pathway inside Collodi’s Butterfly House. - Credit: Pinocchio.it

The visit takes place in a real covered tropical garden, where it is possible to observe butterflies and moths up close as they feed, court and reproduce, immersed in a setting designed not only to amaze but also tell the story of the complexity of this fragile and fascinating world.
Along the way, you can follow the different stages of their development, from egg to caterpillar, chrysalis to adult butterfly, and recognize the differences between diurnal and nocturnal species.

The Butterfly House even offers an opportunity to discover the significance of the colors and patterns that characterize wings and caterpillars—markings that may serve to defend from predators, camouflage, intimidate potential threats or attract a mate. 

Along with butterflies, the greenhouse is home to other small animals and insects that contribute to the balance of the environment.
It is an experience that combines wonder and observation, suitable for children but able to fascinate adults as well, adding a particularly evocative naturalistic and educational dimension to a visit to Collodi.

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