Hotels Pontedera, Guesthouses Pontedera and Residences Pontedera

Pontedera is a thriving industrial centre of the province of Pisa. Idyllically set just in the heart of the Lower Valdarno, it develops along the territory where the river Era flows into the Arno. Situated a short distance from important arterial routes and rail links, it is provided with excellent connections with Pisa, Florence, Empoli and Lucca.

Pontedera's modern, well-kept hotels are the ideal accommodation facilities for both leisure tourists and business travellers. The local guest houses welcome tourists with the utmost warmth and hospitality, and give them the possibility to taste excellent traditional specialities from Tuscany. Not to be missed are Pontedera's charming farm houses and modern residences, that are both situated a short distance from Pisa.

The modern, rational town of Pontedera develops across the fertile plain of the Lower Valdarno. Because of its numerous engineering plants, it was heavily bombed during World War II, and was totally reconstructed in the modern age. The old town still retains some outstanding historical monuments, such as the Duomo and the Church of St. Jacopo and Filippo, the latter cherishing a precious artwork by Nino Pisano, the son of the illustrious medieval sculptor and architect Andrea Pisano.
The city has recently started collecting important pieces of contemporary art. Walking down the streets of the city centre, tourists will have the possibility  to visit trendy shops and clubs but even admire outstanding sculptures and monuments, such as Toro by Pietro Cascella, Origine Vespa by Mino Trafeli and Oleandra by Arturo Carmassi. The most spectacular artwork is the great wall by Enrico Baj, an oustanding 100-metre-long mosaic.
Pontedera boasts elegant tree-lined avenues, excellent tourist services, modern sports facilities, trendy shops and funny recreational centres. The lovers of excursions won't miss the opportunity to visit Vicopisano, a lovely hamlet that still retains the impressive remains of its ancient medieval castle and a lovely parish church that was built between the XI and the XII century.