How to get us

OCA, is located within the Oasi Dynamo reserve. Here, in what until recently was a huge barn, is the exhibition space that this year hosts the exhibition “I’m a gardener” by Arne Quinze and the art trail in the woods, under the artistic direction of Emanuele Montibeller, with works by Alejandro Aravena, Stefano Boeri, Mariangela Gualtieri and Michele De Lucchi, Kengo Kuma, Davide Quayola, Davis Svensson, Pascale Marthine Tayou, Matteo Thun and Arne Quinze.

The artistic path is accessible only through a guided tour (at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.) to be booked 48 hours in advance by emailing [email protected], while access to the exhibition is free.

You leave the car and immediately enter the forest: this is how the OCA experience begins

OCA is not a space like any other. Leaving the car at the parking lot at Croce di Piteglio, with a pleasant walk of about 2.5 kilometers, you will cross the forest and finally arrive in the clearing that houses the exhibition space that can be visited freely, and the starting point for the guided tours by reservation (at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.) that will take you to discover the artistic path.

The close-to-nature experience that OCA offers begins even before you arrive: the walk to the exhibition spaces is already part of the experience.

Inside the Visitor’s Center, there is the ‘Casa Luigi’ restaurant, which offers top-quality dining options for lunch and also has a cafeteria for a stop or snack. Restaurant service from Thrusday to Sunday, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m, Cafeteria service from Thursday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Parking
SP 633, n° 15, 51020, San Marcello Piteglio (PT)

Start the experience
From the parking lot start walking

After about a 30-minute walk you will find yourself in front of the exhibition space that hosts the temporary exhibition. Inside you will find the staff of Oasi Dynamo welcoming you.

Continuing past the exhibition space about a 2-minute walk you will find the Visitor Center and Restaurant Casa Luigi, offering top-quality gastronomic offerings for lunch or snack with cafeteria service.

Useful route info

The walk to reach OCA is a pleasant walk in the woods that we recommend with comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for a dirt trail.

Length

2.6 km

Drop

250 m

On foot

30 min

Difficulty

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What you will find on arrival

Once you walk the path through the forest, you will be in the Dynamo Oasis nature reserve!

EXHIBITION

Inside the former stable you will find a converted exhibition space that houses temporary exhibitions.

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ARTWORKS

In the outdoor spaces you will find site-specific installations that are part of the permanent collection.

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RESTAURANT

You will find the Visitor Center housing the 'Casa Luigi' Restaurant Cafè.

FAQ

How long is the visit?

The OCA experience begins with a walk, surrounded by nature, that takes about 30 minutes to reach the different exhibition spaces. Here you can enter the former barn, converted into an exhibition gallery, where you can visit for free temporary exhibition and wait for guided tours of the art path to begin (at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.). We recommend that you allow at least two and a half hours to fully enjoy the immersive experience of OCA.

Is it accessible for the disabled?

The artistic path is not suitable for people with reduced mobility or disabled people, who can still visit the exhibition and access the spaces of ‘Casa Luigi’ with an internal shuttle service that must be requested in advance via email and confirmed by our staff.

Is there a place to have lunch?

Yes, inside the Visitor Center, there is “Casa Luigi” restaurant (open during OCA’s operating hours), which offers top-quality dining options for lunch or a snack. The café service is always available (from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM), and lunch service runs from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, featuring a bistro menu from Thursday to Saturday and a restaurant menu with made-to-order dishes on Sundays. To ensure the best possible service, reservations are appreciated: 0573 1716062.

Is there signage to reach the exhibition area from the parking lot?

There is a sign indicating the start of the trail from the parking lot, and then proceed along the only viable trail to reach the OCA area.

Are dogs allowed?

Dogs are always welcome in all exhibition spaces.
Because you are within a Nature Reserve, we ask that you keep your four-legged friend on a leash at all times, out of respect for the local wildlife and for their safety.