Pistoia, a town to discover in Tuscany

At first glance, it seems to be in Florence. The great dome that stands out among the roofs, the Cathedral, the octagonal Baptistery, the large squares and the narrow alleys are some elements that Pistoia has in common with the Tuscan capital.

The monuments of Pistoia

That of the Cathedral is the main square, around which the most important buildings overlook: the Town Hall, the Cathedral of San Zeno, the Palazzo dei Vescovi, the Baptistery and the bell tower. To understand where you are, we recommend climbing the 200 steps of the bell tower: from up there you can admire the whole city from above.

Piazza del Duomo

The cathedral is a beautiful architectural mix: built mainly in the Pisan Romanesque style, it also includes Renaissance, Baroque, sixteenth and nineteenth-century elements. The most valuable piece that can be admired inside is a silver altar from the ancient chapel dedicated to Santo Jacopo. patron of Pistoia. The Palazzo degli Anziani is the seat of the Town Hall, but it also houses the Civic Museum, the first museum in the city, and the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Corte is considered among the greatest expressions of Tuscan Gothic.

The museums of Pistoia

For those who are passionate about art, Pistoia will find something for their teeth. Not for nothing, in 2017 it was the Italian Capital of Culture. There are several museums of the Pistoia Musei Foundation that offer a rich program of initiatives including exhibitions, conferences, educational activities, workshops for adults and events, such as the “Art happy hour”. Among these are Palazzo Buontalenti, Palazzo de ‘Rossi and Palazzo dei Vescovi.

The “Tuscan Chocolate Valley”

And for the sweet tooth, Pistoia is located within what is called the “chocolate valley”, an area that includes the Tuscan territory between Pisa, Pistoia and Prato. This valley of chocolate has become famous in recent years for the development of numerous high-quality chocolate industries and for the establishment of some artisans capable of making excellent cocoa and chocolate-based products, which have become famous throughout the world.

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