Serravalle Pistoiese
The village still retains its medieval fortress structure, with the two towers that stand out on the top of the hill.
Luoghi
San Marcello Piteglio
San Marcello Pistoiese stands on a woods-covered hill. Piteglio dominates the Val di Lima.
Sambuca Pistoiese
Sambuca Pistoiese, on the border between Tuscany and Emilia, is a contact point, with churches built along the Via Francesca della Sambuca.
Quarrata
Close to the town of Quarrata, Villa La Magia is one of the twelve Medici residences in Tuscany declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Montale
The modern-looking centre of Montale is set against picturesque hills.
Marliana
Surrounded by chestnut forests, Marliana offers panoramic trekking routes, medieval architecture, and historic sites such as the Church of San Niccolò.
Agliana
First inhabited in Roman times, this town stands along the Via Cassia, which connected Florence, Pistoia, and Lucca.
Abetone Cutigliano
Surrounded by a large fir forest, Abetone is located on the border between Tuscany and Emilia. Cutigliano still retains ample traces of its medieval past.
Pistoia
Its peak was between the 12th and 13th centuries. Still set within its walls, Pistoia's art treasures have earned it the title of “city of art”.
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Serravalle Pistoiese
The village still retains its medieval fortress structure, with the two towers that stand out on the top of the hill.
Set halfway between Pistoia and Montecatini Terme, the village still retains its medieval fortress structure, with narrow, paved streets that climb among the houses, the small squares that suddenly overlook the valley floor, and the two towers that stand out on the top of the hill. The municipality of Serravalle extends on the eastern slope of Montalbano, with its olive groves and such ancient, medieval villages as Vinacciano and Castellina.…
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San Marcello Piteglio
San Marcello Pistoiese stands on a woods-covered hill. Piteglio dominates the Val di Lima.
With abundant historical evidence from the 14th century on, San Marcello Pistoiese stands on a woods-covered hill. Other particularly interesting, nearby communities are the ancient villages of Maresca, located on the edge of the Teso State Forest, and Gavinana, home to the Francesco Ferrucci Museum and the Ecomuseum Information Point in the ancient Palazzo Achilli. Relics of Santa Celestina, patron saint of the town and the mountains, are preserved in…
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Sambuca Pistoiese
Sambuca Pistoiese, on the border between Tuscany and Emilia, is a contact point, with churches built along the Via Francesca della Sambuca.
Since the Middle Ages, Sambuca Pistoiese, on the border between Tuscany and Emilia, has been a contact point, with churches, monasteries and hospices built along the Via Francesca della Sambuca. With plentiful evidence of sandstone processing and utilization, the Sambuca Pistoiese area is part of the Ecomuseum of Montagna Pistoiese circuit, along with the educational centre in Francesco Guccini’s hometown of Pavana; the Stone Tour along the Via Francesca between…
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Quarrata
Close to the town of Quarrata, Villa La Magia is one of the twelve Medici residences in Tuscany declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the second half of the 18th-century, the castles of Buriano, Campiglio, Ferruccia, Lucciano, Montemagno, Vignole, and Valenzatico were united under the community of Tizzana, a castle on the slopes of Montalbano that dominates the entire plain as far as Florence. Between the late 19th and the early 20th century, the town seat was moved to the plain, with the community officially taking the name of Quarrata in 1959. Today…
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Montale
The modern-looking centre of Montale is set against picturesque hills.
Set against the picturesque hills, the modern-looking Montale was home to the scholar Atto Vannucci and the writer Gherardo Nerucci. The Striglianella Nature Trail offers a pleasant walk in the surrounding area, with its olive trees and vineyards. Not to be missed: the castle of Montale Alto dates back to the late Middle Ages, while the 14th-15th -century Villa Smilea, with its two high towers, houses the municipal library on…
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Marliana
Surrounded by chestnut forests, Marliana offers panoramic trekking routes, medieval architecture, and historic sites such as the Church of San Niccolò.
Surrounded by dense chestnut groves, it dominates the hill between the Vincio and Nievole river valleys, in an area with great natural beauty. Nearby are Panicagliora, Avaglio, Femminamorta, Momigno, Montagnana, Casore del Monte, and the splendid Serra Pistoiese, an important example of medieval town planning. Old mule tracks connect Serra to nearby villages, offering unique hiking trails. Not to be missed: the village is perched around the Church of San…
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Agliana
First inhabited in Roman times, this town stands along the Via Cassia, which connected Florence, Pistoia, and Lucca.
First inhabited in Roman times, this town stands along the Via Cassia, which connected Florence, Pistoia, and Lucca. Agliana is closely linked to the tradition of the Chocolate Valley: it was once home to the historic shop of Roberto Catinari, one of the leading figures in Tuscan artisan chocolate-making, following many years of experience in Switzerland. Not to be missed: The former hospice complex in Spedalino Asnelli, with the exterior…
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Abetone Cutigliano
Surrounded by a large fir forest, Abetone is located on the border between Tuscany and Emilia. Cutigliano still retains ample traces of its medieval past.
Located in the heart of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, the Municipality of Abetone Cutigliano is an ideal destination in every season. From the ski slopes of Abetone and Doganaccia to the trails winding through forests and protected nature reserves, the area offers countless opportunities for outdoor activities, hiking and nature lovers. The villages of Abetone and Cutigliano are also home to a rich historical and cultural heritage, featuring churches, historic buildings,…
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Pistoia
Its peak was between the 12th and 13th centuries. Still set within its walls, Pistoia's art treasures have earned it the title of “city of art”.
Founded by the Romans, its peak was between the 12th and 13th centuries. Still set within its walls, Pistoia's art treasures have earned it the title of “city of art”. The most important buildings are on Piazza del Duomo: the Cathedral, dedicated to the cult of the city’s patron San Jacopo; Palazzo degli Anziani, the town hall; and Palazzo del Podestà, or Pretorio, the past and present seat of the…
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