SURROUNDINGS

Since the 19th century, great Italian opera composers such as Verdi, Leoncavallo, and Puccini have spent their time at the Terme di Montecatini to relax and also to find inspiration for their music, which has helped make our town known worldwide. The Montecatini Opera Festival is one of the major musical events in the city.…

Montecatini and Its Thermal Centers   In the heart of Tuscany, half an hour from Florence, lies Montecatini, one of the most renowned and famous spa towns in Italy. Historically, it was owned in the Middle Ages by the bishops of Lucca, later conquered by Uguccione, and subsequently by the Florentines and the Sienese before returning…

In the locality of Anchiano, just a few kilometers from the town of Vinci, lies Leonardo’s birthplace. The building, situated in a picturesque hilly landscape, features a permanent educational exhibition. The city of Vinci also offers glimpses into the history and life of Leonardo. The Leonardo Museum, arranged in two buildings, retraces the history of…

A wonder of nature, the Grotta Giusti. It is the largest thermal cave in Europe, marvellous! A thousand-year-old hot and deep cavity full of extraordinary salt that extends more than two hundred metres underground. A true natural paradise made of water, stone and heat makes it a unique place that restores and reassures. Here one…

The village that reigns over the Valdinievole. Ten minutes from Montecatini Terme is what was once the original centre of the town, Montecatini Alto (290 metres above sea level), a charming medieval village overlooking the Valdinievole. Originally Montecatini Alto was an ancient castle with eight gates opening onto its walls, now only one, the Porta…

The Valdinievole oil mill. The Montecatini Alto hill where the oil mill is located is in the heart of Tuscany between the cities of Lucca and Pistoia, precisely in Via Vigne 8/b, a few steps from Camping Belsito. The area where the olives are grown are the Valdinievole hills around Montecatini Terme, the heart of…

Pistoia… the Tuscany you are looking for! Pistoia is halfway between Florence and Lucca, more precisely 40 km from both locations, and is a city rich in attractions and things to see. Easy to reach by any means, Pistoia’s historical centre is perfect to experience and discover without hurrying. Being closed to traffic, it is…

The “Giardino Zoologico di Pistoia” is a park with over 400 animals and 7 hectares of land, in continuous expansion. In an enveloping naturalistic dimension, the emotions you will experience will bring you closer to the knowledge of animals and the different ways to protect them and to live respecting the Planet. In terms of…

Un giorno in più a Lucca! Lucca è una delle città d’arte più belle ed amate della Toscana. La città può essere visitata in una giornata, dista meno di mezz’ora dalle coste della Versilia ed è semplice da raggiungere sia con la macchina che con il treno. Le principali attrazioni storiche di Lucca sono le tracce…

Firenze, city of art. The museums, historical palaces and ancient churches of Florence are home to several of the world’s artistic heritages. Among the best known are the Gothic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Uffizi Gallery with its frescoed ceilings and a labyrinth of rooms full of works. A visit to the Accademia…