Ponte del Diavolo
Borgo a Mozzano
(21 Km)
The Devil's Bridge or Ponte della Maddalena is located from the 14th century on the Serchio River. It is said 'Devil's Bridge' thanks to the legend that saw its builder come to terms with the devil. These agreements provided that the bridge could be completed in one night, as long as the builder brought him in return the first soul that crossed it. I ran to report this pact to the parish priest of the country, the builder devised a ploy that saw a dog show up first, who was thrown into the waters of the river by the Devil. The story is still handed down that the dog is seen passing on the bridge in October evenings.
Antica Torre
Castel di Casio
(23 Km)
The ancient tower of Castel di Casio is located in the historic center. It is a medieval tower, the top of which exceeds the rooftops of the houses.
Museo Civico
Pistoia
(17 Km)
The civic museum is located in the Municipal Palace and is arranged on two floors. At the first we find tables with paintings and ancient works, sixteenth-century works from the 13th century to the sixteenth century; on the second floor we have works of Florentine and Pistoia painting.
Museo Diocesano
Pistoia
(17 Km)
The Diocesan Museum of Pistoia was initially positioned at the Bishop's Palace, but since 1990 it has been based in Palazzo Rospigliosi. It was founded in 1968, to show the public an exhibition of the ecclesiastical heritage and present the history of sacred art. This also offers a collection of historical documents and prayers written on stone. The museum is open to the public.
Museo della Cattedrale di San Zeno
Pistoia
(17 Km)
The Museum of the Cathedral of San Zeno is located inside the cathedral located in Piazza Duomo. It dates back to the 19th century and preserves the ecclesiastical heritage. The museum also presents the history of the ancient medieval palace of the bishops of Pistoia. Inside the Museum there are the furnishings of the cathedral “Relic of the Ghiberti”.
Museo della Figurina di Gesso e dell' Emigrazione
Coreglia Antelminelli
(21 Km)
The Museum of Chalk Figurine and Emigration was established in 1975 at the behest of the Municipal Administration. It was born as a result of the migration phenomenon of the sale of chalk figurines that took place in the Serchio valley between the 18th and 20th centuries. A large section is dedicated to eighteenth-century figurines and copies of Greek-Roman sculptures of great value.
Museo della Gente dell'Appennino Pistoiese
Abetone
(6 Km)
The Museum of People of the Pistoia Apennines was created to keep alive and above all transmit the culture of the people of this part of the Apennines. Materials began to be collected during the 1970s and this meant that we can observe a considerable amount of objects today. This structure allows you to maintain a close relationship with the people of the country. Among the various sections, the Toy Laboratory and the Didactic Section of Wool stand out.
Museo del Santuario di Fontenuova
Monsummano Terme
(21 Km)
The Museum of the Sanctuary of Fontenuova was founded by the parish priest of the Sanctuary as a place for conservation and exhibition of sacral works. Of particular interest are the works of the venerated Madonna di Fortenuova and some objects from the Treasure of the Sanctuary. The Museum was also enriched by various objects donated by the faithful and the Church of Monsummano Alto.
Museo di Casa Giusti
Monsummano Terme
(21 Km)
The Museum of Casa Giusti was established in 1992 as a National Museum and is located in the home of the poet Giuseppe Giusti. The museum space is divided on two floors where documentary materials from the life of the poet are exhibited, thus retracing, even through a virtual journey, the splendid poetic production of the nineteenth century.
Museo di Arte Contemporanea e del Novecento
Monsummano Terme
(20 Km)
The Museum of Contemporary and Twentieth Century Art is located inside Villa Martini and was established in 2000. It exhibits contemporary works by artists such as Pietro Annigoni and Vinicio Berti. The Museum periodically organizes exhibitions of sculpture, painting and graphics not only by Italian artists but also of artists of international importance.
Museo della Città e del Territorio
Monsummano Terme
(21 Km)
The Museum of the City and Territory is located in the old Osteria dei Pellegrini of Monsummano Terme. The Museum exhibits materials related to the history of the settlements of the Valdinievole and to the reclamation of the Padule di Fucecchio. Divided into sectors, stands out the section dedicated to the “Treasure of Mary Most Holy of Fortenuova” where objects of sacred art are collected.
Sculture d'Acqua
Montecatini Terme e Tettuccio
(19 Km)
The water vital element of Montecatini Terme is celebrated by numerous fountains not only inside the thermal baths, but also along the arteries and in the main squares. The tourist is welcomed from the entrance of the town with the Fontana Mazzoni, in the square of the Railway Station. Then continue with the Guidotti Fountain in Piazza del Popolo and with that of Shingu. The route ends with the Pol Bury Fountain located at the top of the thermal parks.
Torre del Barbarossa
Serravalle Pistoiese
(17 Km)
Villa del Cassero
Serravalle Pistoiese
(17 Km)
La Smilea
Montale
(23 Km)
Historical news of the Smilea Castle began in 1427, when it was owned by the noble Panciatichi family. The castle was located in a strategic position along the route of the Via Cassia Clodia. In 1611 the property passed to the Florentine nobleman, Francesco di Piero Covoni, who transformed the building into a stately villa. From the early 1990s the structure passed to several owners until in 2003 it passed under the ownership of the Municipality of Montale.
Torre di Catilina
Pistoia
(17 Km)
Considered a historical monument of the city, it was built in the 9th century in Piazza del Duomo. Built entirely of stone, the tower is about 30 meters high. A lookout terrace has also been added to the roof, thanks to the panoramic position that allows the complete view of Piazza del Duomo.
Fortezza di Santa Barbara
Pistoia
(18 Km)
The Fortress of Santa Barbara was built in the 16th century as part of the fortifications established by the will of Duke Cosimo I dei Medici. In 1571, changes were made to the initial structure that gave the appearance it still preserves. Built with military architecture, it does not provide for decorative solutions. Throughout history it has been used as a barracks, but also as a military prison.
Centro Documentazione Marino Marini
Pistoia
(17 Km)
The Marino Marini Museum is currently home to both the Documentation Center, inaugurated in 1979 in the halls of the Palazzo Comunale di Pistoia, and the Marino Marini Foundation established in Pistoia in 1983. It also houses a library equipped with everything on Marino's activity with monographs, catalogues, art magazines and a complete collection of newspaper articles. The Tau complex is also part of the museum.
Palazzo del Tau
Pistoia
(17 Km)
The Palazzo del Tau is an ancient monastery of the Hospitaliero di Sant'Antonio Abate. Today home to the Marino Marini Museum, inside it we can find sculptures, paintings, lithographs and etchings by the artist known for his sense of movement and drama. The building is also home to an active multipurpose space, in the lobby of the museum there are, in fact, numerous concerts, theatrical performances, conferences, poetry readings or book presentations, enriching the artistic and cultural repertoire of the city.
Basilica Madonna dell'Umiltà
Pistoia
(17 Km)
Our Lady of Humility was built in the 13th century. It is a basilica of Pistoia dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The structure of the basilica is rich in works of art. The Basilica of Our Lady of Humility is known for its large dome 59 meters high built by Giorgio Vasari.
Piazza della Sala
Pistoia
(17 Km)
Piazza della Sala is located in the historic center of the city of Pistoia. Its name derives from the role he played in the Lombard era, when the Palazzo del Gastaldo stood there. Later it became the daily food market and on the sides of the square and in the nearby streets developed small shops with stone pallets and protruding canopies. Today it's one of the most beautiful squares in the city.
Palazzo dei Vescovi
Pistoia
(17 Km)
The Bishops' Palace represents an important example of civil architecture of the Middle Ages, in the heart of the city of Pistoia. It also houses the Chapter Museum, which houses the sacred furnishings and liturgical vestments coming from the Cathedral of San Iacopo.
Palazzo Pretorio
Pistoia
(17 Km)
This building is one of the oldest buildings in Pistoia. According to official documents, Palazzo Pretorio was built after the year 1300 and was the seat of the administrators of the city. In 1880 the palace became the seat of the Court of Justice and changes were indispensable to renew the building and adapting it to the new function.
Cattedrale di San Zeno
Pistoia
(17 Km)
The Cathedral of San Zeno is located in Pistoia and was built in the tenth century. Initially, it was named after San Martino, but over time it was dedicated to San Zeno. It is the place of worship of the city of Pistoia. Inside the cathedral you can see the exhibition of refined sculptures. The cathedral has suffered several damages over the years. The bell tower of the church is dedicated to the “Bishop Moro”.
Piazza del Duomo
Pistoia
(17 Km)
The Piazza del Duomo of medieval origin, was founded in 400. In this square are located the most important public buildings in the city including: Palazzo del Comune, Palazzo dei Vescovi and Palazzo Pretorio. The square is dominated by the Duomo which has a suggestive facade with 3 orders of loggias. In the first half of 1900, it was modified into Romanesque-Pisan forms.
Museo Palazzo Rospigliosi
Pistoia
(17 Km)
The museum is located in the residence of the Rospigliosi family. In the building we can see original furnishings, furniture, frescoes, upholstery and more than 50 works of antiquity. In the building we find the Diocesan Museum and since 2004 we also find the Museum of Embroidery.
Casa Studio "F.Melani"
Pistoia
(17 Km)
Casa Studio F. Melani was the residence of the homonymous artist and the place where he created his entire art repertoire. Inside there is a very nice environment in which you can notice the elements of Conceptual Art, Arte Povera and Minimal Art. It is the place for those who are interested in art and culture.
Ospedale del Ceppo
Pistoia
(17 Km)
A few steps from Piazza Duomo, heading north, is the Ospedale del Ceppo, the most important social institution of Pistoia. The building was built in the 13th century. The facade is decorated with a beautiful Florentine portico and by the famous Robbiano frieze that runs, horizontally, over the entire facade.
Pieve di Sant' Andrea
Pistoia
(17 Km)
The Parish Church of Sant'Andrea or Church of Sant'Andrea is a church built in the 8th century and is dedicated to St. Andrew the Apostle. It is also part of the Diocese of Pistoia. Originally it was smaller in size and later in the twelfth century only the length was changed, which gave the building a vertical momentum that still fascinates many. You can see inside a sculpture depicting the journey of the Magi of Gruamonte.
Palazzo Fabroni
Pistoia
(17 Km)
The structure of the 700 is named after the noble family of the Fabroni who lived there until 1842. It is home to the activities related to the contemporary visual arts of the Municipality of Pistoia. Inside we find the splendid pulpit by Giovanni Pisano (1301). Numerous collections in the building, in particular artists linked to the city by birth and adoption.
Il Battistero di San Giovanni in Corte
Pistoia
(17 Km)
In the square of the Duomo opposite the cathedral rises the Baptistery. Its reconstruction in its present form was started with an octagonal base starting from 1301. In Gothic style, decorated in green and white marble.
Palazzo del Comune
Pistoia
(17 Km)
On the facade stand out the arms of the Medici and the head of the King of Majorca Negro Musetto, killed by a captain of Pistoia in 1114. The interior is decorated with beautiful frescoes.
Mura di Pistoia
Pistoia
(17 Km)
For centuries a clear separation between the city and the surrounding countryside and while the town grew, the walls were extended. Pistoia is still surrounded by the remains of three walls which are open to visitors every day.
Castello
Buggiano
(19 Km)
Medieval village with castle and Palazzo Pretorio dating back to 1200
La Rocca di Montemurlo
Montemurlo
(25 Km)
In the municipality of Montemurlo (PO), at the top of the homonymous hill (180m above sea level), surrounded by a forest of holm oaks, olive trees, fir trees, chestnuts. From its position, on sunset days, the entire plain of Florence-Prato-Pistoia dominates.
Torre di Castel di Casio
Castel di Casio
(23 Km)