With a refinement, elegancy, and beauty that dates back to the golden age of Italy, visiting Pistoia allows you to see a well-preserved view into the past in its walled old town. Located just 25km northwest of Florence in Tuscany, visiting Pistoia is a great day trip for anyone renting a villa in northern Tuscany.
It has many interesting facets to explore, including a variety of cloisters, churches, art museums, and palaces from many different eras.
It has many interesting facets to explore, including a variety of cloisters, churches, art museums, and palaces from many different eras.
Simply strolling through the streets with a loved one or alone can be a sublime pleasure, because you'll pass through the narrow medieval streets only to emerge into secret squares, passing by palaces and intimate cafes alike. From here, you can explore the surrounding Tuscan countryside, visiting nearby Collodi which is the birthplace of Pinocchio, for example.
Walking through Pistoia, you cannot help but happen upon the large Piazza del Duomo. This will lead you to the Cathedral of San Zeno, originally built in the 5th century but rebuilt and refurbished throughout the years, so that it now shows a variety of artistic influences.
There have been heavy Baroque additions in the interior, for example, in addition to the Romanesque façade and belfry. You can also view the 14th century Baptistry in this main square, as well as the Bishops' Palace, or Palazzo dei Vescovi, with its ornate decorations.
Walking through Pistoia, you cannot help but happen upon the large Piazza del Duomo. This will lead you to the Cathedral of San Zeno, originally built in the 5th century but rebuilt and refurbished throughout the years, so that it now shows a variety of artistic influences.
There have been heavy Baroque additions in the interior, for example, in addition to the Romanesque façade and belfry. You can also view the 14th century Baptistry in this main square, as well as the Bishops' Palace, or Palazzo dei Vescovi, with its ornate decorations.
Those who wish to get out of the city and explore nature can visit the Eco Museum that lies up in the Pistoia Mountains.
It teaches visitors more about the history and culture of the area that covers this mountain, with its thick forests and fragrant plants. There are camping sites around here as well as bed and breakfasts, hotels, and farmhouses that you can stay in. Another option is to stay in your own private villa.
This allows you to have a home base from which you can get out into the surrounding mountains, into the town of Pistoia itself, or even travel to other towns in the Tuscan countryside.
Our villas specialists can help you to choose from a wide range of different villa options, from those that are simple and rustic to luxury villas in Tuscany with all the latest modern amenities. Whether you're traveling on a romantic honeymoon or you are wish to plan a fun family vacation, you can contact us through email, Skype, or phone to discuss your options and browse our huge selection of holiday rentals in Pistoia. With our guidance, you will be able to choose a quaint refuge in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, and explore all that Pistoia has to offer.
It teaches visitors more about the history and culture of the area that covers this mountain, with its thick forests and fragrant plants. There are camping sites around here as well as bed and breakfasts, hotels, and farmhouses that you can stay in. Another option is to stay in your own private villa.
This allows you to have a home base from which you can get out into the surrounding mountains, into the town of Pistoia itself, or even travel to other towns in the Tuscan countryside.
Our villas specialists can help you to choose from a wide range of different villa options, from those that are simple and rustic to luxury villas in Tuscany with all the latest modern amenities. Whether you're traveling on a romantic honeymoon or you are wish to plan a fun family vacation, you can contact us through email, Skype, or phone to discuss your options and browse our huge selection of holiday rentals in Pistoia. With our guidance, you will be able to choose a quaint refuge in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, and explore all that Pistoia has to offer.
