Introducing Pistoia
Pleasant Pistoia sits snugly at the foot of the Apennines. Only 45 minutes northwest of Florence by train, it deserves more attention than it normally gets. Although it has grown well beyond its medieval ramparts – and is now a world centre for the manufacture of trains – its historic centre is well preserved. In the 16th century the city’s metalworkers created the pistol, which was named after the city.
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On Wednesday and Saturday mornings, the main square Piazza del Duomo and its surrounding streets become a sea of blue awnings and jostling shoppers as Pistoia hosts a lively market.
If you’re coming here by car from Florence, consider a stop at the Villa di Poggio a Caiano , a Medici getaway 15km from Florence in Poggia a Caiano.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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