There\u2019s a special time of year when Camaiore transforms into a grand urban garden. The courtyards of the old town are dressed with scenic vegetable gardens, the air is filled with the fragrance of aromatic herbs, seeds, and freshly baked bread, while the squares come alive with voices, smiles, and tastings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13, 2025, the historic center will once again be the stage for one of Versilia\u2019s most loved events: \u00c8 la Via dell\u2019Orto<\/strong>, the festival that for fourteen years has brought nature into the heart of the city, blending rural charm with urban creativity. Two days to celebrate farming culture and agri-gastronomy, where the vegetable garden is not just a physical space but a symbol: of care, of beauty, and of a deep connection with the land. An idea of a greener, more welcoming, more authentic city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What makes this event truly special are not only the carefully curated installations and stands brimming with delights, but also the personalities that bring it to life. First among them is Chef Cristiano Tomei<\/strong>, the festival\u2019s artistic director and now the iconic face of \u00c8 la Via dell\u2019Orto, able to turn even a simple chat into a real show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Back this year is the famous Orto Talk<\/strong> in Piazza XXIX Maggio: an open table where stories of cooking, flavors, smiles, and plenty of passion come together. This year\u2019s theme? The onion<\/strong>. A humble ingredient, yet one that can bring both tears and laughter. \u201cIt will be the Festival of the Fiatella!\u201d<\/em> jokes Tomei, who will be joined by a team of chefs from all over Italy, ready to share their stories and cook for the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the expected guests: Antonio Sorrentino, Giovanni Mandara, Valentino Cassanelli, Antonio Biafora<\/strong>, and the much-loved Enrica Guidi<\/strong>, actress of \u201cI Delitti del Barlume\u201d<\/em> and well-known face of Celebrity MasterChef<\/em>, who will bring to the stage anecdotes and recipes from her everyday kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But \u00c8 la Via dell\u2019Orto<\/strong> is also about workshops, experimentation, and discovery. In the stunning impluvium of Palazzo Tori Massoni<\/strong>, the Garden Area<\/strong> returns, curated by blogger Nara Marrucci<\/strong>: an oasis of meetings, classes, and demonstrations dedicated to botany, floriculture, and the green arts. From creating decorative wreaths to botanical embroidery, from using herbs in cooking to the magical world of bees, it will be a chance to get your hands dirty (in the best sense!) and take home a piece of nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\nChef Tomei and the Onion Festival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Green Everywhere \u2014 Even in Your Hands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Creative Gardens and Urban Wonders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n