Pistoia
Pistoia is in the Tuscany region of Italy with a population of about 100k that gives it a city feel, but it is tightly constructed and easy to get around and through by foot, however the city is rarely visited by tourists. The strategic location of the city makes it easy to visit all of Tuscany.
Get in
By train
The main East - West train stops here.
Get around
See
Although it's not a busy tourist destination, there are many things to see in Pistoia. The city center is rich of ancient streets, squares and churches dating back to the medieval period.
Do
- There is a great flea market on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Pistoia. It starts about 7:30 in the morning but is finished by 13:00. Great bargains to be had in clothes and shoes and household items.
- Montecatini Terme. A spa.
- Monsummano Terme. A spa.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
- Hotel Villa Cappugi, Via Collegigliato, 45, ☏ +39 0573 450297, fax: +39 0573 451009, info@hotelvillacappugi.com.
- Residence Arte Mura, Viale Adua 159, 51100, ☏ +39 0573 50181, fax: +39 0573 975219, info@artemura.com.
Go next
The town can serve as a handy base camp for exploring the surrounding area.