{"id":10054,"date":"2024-03-12T11:03:09","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T10:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=10054"},"modified":"2024-03-12T11:07:25","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T10:07:25","slug":"pistoiese","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/pistoiese\/","title":{"rendered":"Pistoiese"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&lt;&lt;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/central-italy\/tuscany\/\">Tuscany<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Province of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/pistoia\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Pistoia<\/a> features valleys and hills to the south, and a mountainous area to the north. A few historic towns and some popular spa resorts are located in the Pistoiese, and feature various interesting attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"border: 1px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-fe795413-ca61-4ece-bbd5-4ae3071a55fb\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-6369b176-2aac-40b5-8792-f2399f955ce6\">Places to see in the Pistoiese<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#monsummano-terme\">Monsummano Terme<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#museum-of-the-city-and-the-territory\">Museum of the City and the Territory<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#museum-of-contemporary-and-20th-century-art\">Museum of Contemporary and 20th-Century Art<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#monsummano-alto-castle\">Monsummano Alto Castle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#montecatini-terme\">Montecatini Terme<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#thermal-baths-of-montecatini\">Thermal Baths of Montecatini<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#montecatini-alto\">Montecatini Alto<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#pescia\">Pescia<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#church-of-san-francesco\">Church of San Francesco<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#oratory-of-santantonio-abate\">Oratory of Sant&#8217;Antonio Abate<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#paper-museum-of-pescia\">Paper Museum of Pescia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#collodi\">Collodi<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#pinocchio-park\">Pinocchio Park<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#villa-garzoni\">Villa Garzoni<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monsummano-terme\"><strong>Monsummano Terme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Monsummano Terme is a spa town located just east of Montecatini Terme in the Province of Pistoia. Founded in ancient times, the city developed as an industrial center and spa resort since the 19th century.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_4a559c8a-2304-44cc-9948-f3c841a71d8b\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"museum-of-the-city-and-the-territory\"><strong><strong>Museum of the City and the Territory<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Museum of the City and the Territory (<em>Museo della Citt\u00e0 e del Territorio<\/em>) is a museum hosted in a 17th-century palace in the center of Monsummano Terme. The museum houses a collection of fossils, minerals, and archaeological finds from the area around the town, along with various exhibits on local history and a collection of historic artworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Ferdinando Martini, 1, 51015 Monsummano Terme PT<br>Coordinates: 43.8707, 10.8142<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/F7FrGVozpn2fhBkp8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_d461af83-8a4c-463e-89eb-f2436af3e55a\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"museum-of-contemporary-and-20th-century-art\"><strong><strong>Museum of Contemporary and 20th-Century Art<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Museum of Contemporary and 20th-Century Art (<em>Museo di Arte Contemporanea e del Novecento<\/em>) is an art museum in Monsummano Terme. The museum, hosted in a historic villa, features a rich collection of artworks mostly dating fom the 20th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via di Gragnano, 349, 51015 Monsummano Terme PT<br>Coordinates: 43.8745, 10.8159<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/VtQE2VUGUwgem2DD9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_1868c077-514d-4309-bb35-77cee65ac23d\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monsummano-alto-castle\"><strong>Monsummano Alto Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Monsummano Alto Castle is a ruined castle located on a hill overlooking Monsummano Terme. The castle dates from the Middle Ages and it has an elliptical shape. The fortress was later destroyed, but a few structures have survived to this day. Thanks to its position, the castle offers a great view on the surrounding area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Maneto, 644, 51015 Monsummano Terme PT<br>Coordinates: 43.8739, 10.8261<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/WPBagaXkfPPygvtm6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_438a5145-84fd-4b78-8e8a-8e6c59a181af\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"montecatini-terme\"><strong>Montecatini Terme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Montecatini Terme is a spa resort in the Province of Pistoia. The old town, located on top of a hill, dates from the Middle Ages, but the town developed thanks to its thermal baths since the 18th century, and became one of the most popular spa resorts in Europe. In 2021, it was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites as one of the Great Spa Towns of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_a029b99a-326d-4c6f-9fd7-de790d6288be\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thermal-baths-of-montecatini\"><strong>Thermal Baths of Montecatini<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Montecatini Terme was developed as a spa resort in the 18th century, with the construction of the first thermal baths here, and many elaborate buildings were later erected to host the thermal baths. The most notable of these is the <strong>Terme Tettuccio<\/strong>. This spa, opened in the late 18th century, was reworked in the 20th century with decorations inspired by ancient Roman baths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Domenico Giusti, 51016 Montecatini Terme PT<br>Coordinates: 43.8880, 10.7767<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Dd1FL2jvVEMBTELM9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_fcee2288-7a52-41fc-8d29-21612fa8505b\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"montecatini-alto\"><strong><strong>Montecatini Alto<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Montecatini Alto is the medieval old town of Montecatini Terme. The village is located on top of a hill, and it is linked with the rest of the city through a historic funicular opened in 1898. Montecatini Alto features various ancient buildings, such as a castle and a clock tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: P.za Sestilio Campion, 2, 51016 Montecatini Alto PT<br>Coordinates: 43.8960, 10.7900<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/fXSRGPa43DuyRb489\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_696b300f-77e0-4214-9505-deba74c99722\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pescia\"><strong>Pescia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pescia is a town located at the foot of the hills of the Province of\u00a0Pistoia. It was for centuries a minor trade center, and now it features various interesting historic attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_d2e3830f-44c4-47b0-b6af-1d79818087e6\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"church-of-san-francesco\"><strong><strong>Church of San Francesco<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Church of San Francesco is a small religious building in Pescia. The church, built in Romanesque and Gothic style during the 13th century, features various ancient frescoes and decorations. The most notable artwork in the church is a painting depicting Saint Francis of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/assisi\/\">Assisi<\/a> made in 1235, only nine years after the death of the saint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza S. Francesco, 13, 51017 Pescia PT<br>Coordinates: 43.9051, 10.6908<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/qzBkJiBqGdTWiBG66\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_a815b97d-cac5-4bfc-8305-09b895530c80\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"oratory-of-santantonio-abate\"><strong><strong>Oratory of Sant&#8217;Antonio Abate<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Oratory of Sant&#8217;Antonio Abate (<em>Oratorio di Sant&#8217;Antonio Abate<\/em>) is a small 14th-century oratory in Pescia. The building houses some artworks and a large cycle of frescoes painted in the Late Middle Ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Cesare Battisti, 43, 51017 Pescia PT<br>Coordinates: 43.9034, 10.6909<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/zCW3z4H7KJ4mqyVT9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_c0501d31-b4a9-444b-b2f5-f5958596efb4\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"paper-museum-of-pescia\"><strong><strong>Paper Museum of Pescia<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Paper Museum of Pescia (<em>Museo della Carta di Pescia<\/em>) is museum located in the hamlet of Pietrabuona, north of Pescia. The museum is dedicated to the tradition of processing and manufacturing handmade paper in Pescia, that goes back various centuries. The museum houses historic tools and documents, and it is hosted in a former paper factory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Mammianese Nord, 229, 51017 Pescia PT<br>Coordinates: 43.9297, 10.6940<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5WHXvCre3ttCGDLm6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_7e9cc3af-5087-41d0-a134-be6023c911b6\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"collodi\"><strong>Collodi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Collodi is a small town near Pescia known for its link to the author of <em>The Adventures of Pinocchio<\/em>, who used Carlo Collodi as his pen name.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_31f9493f-ba04-4286-8d93-3aad729134aa\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pinocchio-park\"><strong>Pinocchio Park<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pinocchio Park (<em>Parco di Pinocchio<\/em>) is a park in Collodi, dedicated to <em>The Adventures of Pinocchio<\/em>, and its main character Pinocchio. The park features various sculptures and other attractions dedicated to the famous character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via delle Cartiere, 3, 51017 Collodi PT<br>Coordinates: 43.9000, 10.6521<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/QgopjNWjdEBGbb5g9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_54945d6b-5f2a-426f-8c98-57c044698508\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"villa-garzoni\"><strong>Villa Garzoni<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Villa Garzoni is a large villa in Collodi. The current appearance of the villa dates between the 17th and 18th century. Around this time, a hillside garden with various decorations and an elaborate series of staircases was added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via per Collodi Castello, 8, 51017 Collodi PT<br>Coordinates: 43.9015, 10.6531<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5MTK4PtEnWc5zT196\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;&lt;\u00a0Tuscany The Province of Pistoia features valleys and hills to the south, and a mountainous area to the north. A few historic towns and some popular spa resorts are located in the Pistoiese, and feature various interesting attractions. Monsummano Terme Monsummano Terme is a spa town located just east of Montecatini Terme in the Province of Pistoia. Founded in ancient times, the city developed as an industrial center and spa resort since the 19th century. Museum of the City and the Territory The Museum of the City and the Territory (Museo della Citt\u00e0 e del Territorio) is a museum hosted in a 17th-century palace in the center of Monsummano Terme. The museum houses a collection of fossils, minerals, and archaeological finds from the area around the town, along with various exhibits on local history and a collection of historic artworks. Address: Piazza Ferdinando Martini, 1, 51015 Monsummano Terme PTCoordinates: 43.8707, 10.8142 Google Maps Museum of Contemporary and 20th-Century Art The Museum of Contemporary and 20th-Century Art (Museo di Arte Contemporanea e del Novecento) is an art museum in Monsummano Terme. The museum, hosted in a historic villa, features a rich collection of artworks mostly dating fom the 20th century. Address: Via di Gragnano, 349, 51015 Monsummano Terme PTCoordinates: 43.8745, 10.8159 Google Maps Monsummano Alto Castle The Monsummano Alto Castle is a ruined castle located on a hill overlooking Monsummano Terme. The castle dates from the Middle Ages and it has an elliptical shape. The fortress was later destroyed, but a few structures have survived to this day. Thanks to its position, the castle offers a great view on the surrounding area. Address: Via Maneto, 644, 51015 Monsummano Terme PTCoordinates: 43.8739, 10.8261 Google Maps Montecatini Terme Montecatini Terme is a spa resort in the Province of Pistoia. The old town, located on top of a hill, dates from the Middle Ages, but the town developed thanks to its thermal baths since the 18th century, and became one of the most popular spa resorts in Europe. In 2021, it was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites as one of the Great Spa Towns of Europe. Thermal Baths of Montecatini Montecatini Terme was developed as a spa resort in the 18th century, with the construction of the first thermal baths here, and many elaborate buildings were later erected to host the thermal baths. The most notable of these is the Terme Tettuccio. This spa, opened in the late 18th century, was reworked in the 20th century with decorations inspired by ancient Roman baths. Address: Piazza Domenico Giusti, 51016 Montecatini Terme PTCoordinates: 43.8880, 10.7767 Google Maps Montecatini Alto Montecatini Alto is the medieval old town of Montecatini Terme. The village is located on top of a hill, and it is linked with the rest of the city through a historic funicular opened in 1898. Montecatini Alto features various ancient buildings, such as a castle and a clock tower. Address: P.za Sestilio Campion, 2, 51016 Montecatini Alto PTCoordinates: 43.8960, 10.7900 Google Maps Pescia Pescia is a town located at the foot of the hills of the Province of\u00a0Pistoia. It was for centuries a minor trade center, and now it features various interesting historic attractions. Church of San Francesco The Church of San Francesco is a small religious building in Pescia. The church, built in Romanesque and Gothic style during the 13th century, features various ancient frescoes and decorations. The most notable artwork in the church is a painting depicting Saint Francis of Assisi made in 1235, only nine years after the death of the saint. Address: Piazza S. Francesco, 13, 51017 Pescia PTCoordinates: 43.9051, 10.6908 Google Maps Oratory of Sant&#8217;Antonio Abate The Oratory of Sant&#8217;Antonio Abate (Oratorio di Sant&#8217;Antonio Abate) is a small 14th-century oratory in Pescia. The building houses some artworks and a large cycle of frescoes painted in the Late Middle Ages. Address: Via Cesare Battisti, 43, 51017 Pescia PTCoordinates: 43.9034, 10.6909 Google Maps Paper Museum of Pescia The Paper Museum of Pescia (Museo della Carta di Pescia) is museum located in the hamlet of Pietrabuona, north of Pescia. The museum is dedicated to the tradition of processing and manufacturing handmade paper in Pescia, that goes back various centuries. The museum houses historic tools and documents, and it is hosted in a former paper factory. Address: Via Mammianese Nord, 229, 51017 Pescia PTCoordinates: 43.9297, 10.6940 Google Maps Collodi Collodi is a small town near Pescia known for its link to the author of The Adventures of Pinocchio, who used Carlo Collodi as his pen name. Pinocchio Park The Pinocchio Park (Parco di Pinocchio) is a park in Collodi, dedicated to The Adventures of Pinocchio, and its main character Pinocchio. The park features various sculptures and other attractions dedicated to the famous character. Address: Via delle Cartiere, 3, 51017 Collodi PTCoordinates: 43.9000, 10.6521 Google Maps Villa Garzoni Villa Garzoni is a large villa in Collodi. The current appearance of the villa dates between the 17th and 18th century. Around this time, a hillside garden with various decorations and an elaborate series of staircases was added. 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