Places
Viewpoint·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Pistoia — Cattedrale e Centro Storico
Tuscany
Pistoia's cathedral holds a monumental silver altar dedicated to Saint James, worked on by generations of Tuscan silversmiths including a young Brunelleschi, in a city that draws far fewer visitors than nearby Florence or Lucca despite comparable historic riches. The flat centre is easy, uncrowded walking.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+30 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Paid
Paid parking near the historic centre of Pistoia.
Water
Fountains in the centre.
Highlights
- Monumental cathedral silver altar
- Overlooked relative to nearby Florence and Lucca
- Flat, uncrowded historic centre
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the streets of the historic centre.
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