Ecomuseum will help you to discover the history, the traditions and the nature of the Pistoia Apennines through a series of thematic trails. website

Discover the treasures kept in the 13 Museums of Tuscany's capital city!

Florence Museums display three hundred thousand works of art and exhibits dating from prehistory to the 20th century, although the jewels of the collections belong to the Florentine Renaissance, possibly the most dazzling artistic period of Western culture. Official website

Museums Reservations in Florence: book your ticket online! website

This is a very large piece of land (around 900 hectares) located in the Pistoia Apennines, the aim of which is to protect and safeguard this unspoiled corner of Tuscany. An admission fee is charged: all income generated in this way is put towards the management of the oasis, as well as financing the Dynamo Camp Village (member of Paul Newman's Association of Hole in the Wall Camps) which hosts free summer camps for children affected by chronic and serious illnesses. website

Situated only a few kilometres from our properties the Astronomical Observatory of Gavinana will help you to discover how planets, asteroids and stars look through the clean sky of the Pistoia Apennines. In July and August it is possible to book visits for observations on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays after 9pm and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am (Sun observations). website

Pinocchio's home village is Collodi, between Pistoia and Lucca. In Collodi, besides the Pinocchio theme park it is possible to visit Villa Garzoni's magnificent gardens and an astonishing Butterfly House. website

A short history of Pistoia and a description of the main monuments in town can be found on the Municipality official website

MONTECATINI & MONSUMMANO TERME

Since the late 18th century, when the first bath resorts were built, Montecatini Terme has become one of the most renowned spa in Italy. website

Grotta Giusti Resort (Monsummano) offers an open-air thermal swimming pool, measuring 750 sq. m., with a large and spectacular waterfall and underwater hydromassage in spa water at 35 °C. Available to the public: fees from € 11.

PORRETTA TERME

Immersed in a tranquil atmosphere and the luxuriance of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, 400 metres above sea-level, Porretta invites you to dive into the precious waters of ancient spas, appreciated by the Etruscans and Romans. website

MONTECATINI TERME

Near the spa town of Montecatini Terme, at a distance of about 40 minutes from our properties. website

QUARRATA

Near the town of Quarrata, at a distance of about 30 minutes by car from our properties. website

"Camillo's Way" is specialized in tours of Tuscany's renowned wine regions. Presenting itineraries and rates, with photographic gallery and booking form. website

One of Italy's largest zoological gardens is located in the outskirts of Pistoia. It covers an area of over 7 hectares, housing 600 animals belonging to the classes of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, as well as many interesting exotic plants. Keeping the experience, the park is constantly renewed, according to the most modern concepts of zoo. website