# Carlo Collodi bicentenary commemorations in Italy

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261107-carlo-collodi-bicentenary-commemorations-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-11-07T04:48:48.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Various Italian institutions and cities are hosting events to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Carlo Collodi, the author of ‘The Adventures of Pinocchio’. 

Initial commemorations included meetings in Montichiari focused on Collodi’s life and his connection to film adaptations, alongside a series at Collegio Ghislieri discussing the character’s metamorphosis from literature to cinema. 

Subsequent celebrations expanded to include exhibitions in Livorno, such as ‘Pinocchio. Le avventure visive di un burattino’, which explores the character’s iconographic evolution through various art forms. In Pontedera, programs involving readings, games, and meetings were organized at the Giovanni Gronchi municipal library and in Piazza Cavour to coincide with World Children’s Day.

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### 2026-11-07: Italy celebrates bicentenary of Carlo Collodi with Pinocchio events

Italian cities including Livorno and Pontedera are hosting exhibitions, readings, and cultural events to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Carlo Collodi, the creator of Pinocchio.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-celebrates-bicentenary-of-carlo-collodi-with-pinocchio-events

### 2026-10-18: Italy marks bicentenary of Carlo Collodi and Pinocchio

Italian institutions are hosting commemorative events, including lectures and exhibitions, to mark the bicentenary of author Carlo Collodi and his famous character, Pinocchio.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-marks-bicentenary-of-carlo-collodi-and-pinocchio

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