
17/05/2025
🌟 Discover Pistoia: Tuscany’s Best-Kept Secret!
Step off the beaten path and discover Pistoia, a charming town rich in history, art, and medieval architecture. Nestled between Lucca and Florence, Pistoia can be easily reached by train, making it a perfect day trip destination.
✨ Must-See:
📍San Zeno Cathedral with its famous silver altar, a masterpiece of medieval craftsmanship
📍Pistoia Underground – an underground path, stretching over 900 meters beneath the Ospedale del Ceppo. It offers a captivating journey through the city's hidden history, featuring ancient Roman bridges, medieval washhouses, and centuries-old mills.
💡 Did You Know?
Pistoia is a key stop along the Cammino di San Jacopo, a historic pilgrimage route that traverses northern Tuscany, connecting seven cities and their cathedrals—including Florence, Prato, Pistoia, Pescia, Lucca, Pisa, and Livorno. This route links to the renowned Camino de Santiago, with Pistoia often referred to as the "Little Santiago" due to its centuries-old devotion to Saint James.
Would you add Pistoia to your next Tuscan adventure?