Guidebooks Pistoia

Pistoia and its province lie just in the heart of a varied landscape gathering the lush natural settings and clear waterways of Valdinievole, the vast Ombrone Plain, where Pistoia itself is situated, and the impressive massif of  Montagna Pistoiese, which separates the province of Pistoia from Bologna and Modena.

Fascinating old towns peppered with outstanding monuments and works of art, the charming Abetone Natural Reserve, which is crossed by rough footpaths leading to the highest peaks, birdwatching facilities, equipped sports centres and winter resorts and a rich programme of events, concerts and cultural activities attract large numbers of tourists to Pistoia and its province.

Not to be missed are popular spa resorts, such as the Spas of Monsummano and the nearby Spas of Montecatini, which are famous all over the world for the enchanting natural settings which surround the bathing establishments and the modern accommodation facilities they gather. Tourists won't miss the opportunity to visit Pistoia's Zoo, one of the largest zoological gardens in Italy.