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Things to see in Pistoia (Italy): 43 places and when to go
Pistoia is a town in Italy, and this site lists 43 places in and around it, mainly History (17), Nature (9), Mountains (8). The best known are Pistoia Cathedral, Sant'Andrea, Pistoia and Pistoia Brazilian war cemetery. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 43.9345, 10.9147
- Places
- 43 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (17) · Nature (9) · Mountains (8) · Temples (7) · Hiking (7) · Museums and art (4)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- BLQ Bologna, 73 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Croce delle Lari, at 1,200 m.
What to see in Pistoia
The places in and around Pistoia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Pistoia CathedralChurch building in Pistoia, Italy289 m
- Sant'Andrea, PistoiaChurch in Pistoia, Italy125 m
- Pistoia Brazilian war cemeteryCemetery2.6 km
- San Giovanni in Corte Baptistery, PistoiaChurch building in Pistoia, Italy239 m
- Museo della DeportazioneMuseum in Prato, Italy14 km
- Madonna dell'Umiltà, PistoiaMinor basilica185 m
- Villa La MagiaVilla in Quarrata10 km
- San Giovanni FuoricivitasChurch309 m
- Santa Barbara Fortress, PistoiaBuilding in Pistoia, Italy858 m
- Santuario di Maria Santissima della FontenuovaSanctuary in Tuscany, Italy11 km
- Fattoria di CelleMuseum : Santomato, Italy5.6 km
- Zoo di PistoiaZoo and amusement park in Tuscany, Italy4.0 km
- San Bartolomeo in PantanoChurch building in Pistoia, Italy456 m
- Villa del BaroneHistoric building in Montemurlo, province of Prato, Italy12 km
- Croce delle LariMountain in Italy13 km
- Ecomuseo della Montagna PistoieseMuseum in Italy12 km
- Acquerino reserveProtected area in Italy (EUAP0114)12 km
- Castello di MontemurloCastle in Montemurlo, Italy10 km
- Rocca NuovaBuilding in Serravalle Pistoiese, Italy7.5 km
- Villa RospigliosiBuilding in Lamporecchio, Italy13 km
- Abbey of San Salvatore in Fontana TaonaChurch building in Pistoia, Italy11 km
- campanile del duomo di PistoiaArchitecture260 m
- Monte BersanoSummit11 km
- Monte CupoliSummit8.4 km
And the other 19, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Monte Javello, Monte Lattai, Poggio di Celso, Poggiobello
- Museums and art: Museo e rifugi S.M.I.
- History: Villa di Galceto, Villa Strozzi (Bagnolo), Agriturismo Il Mulino di Celle, Fattoria di Javello, Villa di Papiano
- Hiking: Capanna Sociale La Lorenza, E1 Toscana 11 Pracchia - Cascina di Spedaletto, E1 European long distance path, Grande Escursione Appenninica - Tappa 12, Il Cammino di San Jacopo - Tappa 2, Il Cammino di San Jacopo - Tappa 3
- Mountains: Cascina di Spedaletto
- Hot springs: Grotta Giusti Terme
- Food and drink: Società Agricola Marini Giuseppe
When to go to Pistoia
The best time to visit Pistoia is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:04
- FebPossible10:15
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:14
- MayBest time14:33
- JunBest time15:16
- JulPossible14:59
- AugPossible13:49
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:45
- NovPossible9:24
- DecPossible8:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. In April, 43 of the 43 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pistoia
The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ, Bologna), 73 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Collodi47 places21 km
- Camugnano59 places24 km
- San Miniato25 places28 km
- Fanano62 places30 km
- Florence215 places32 km
- Peccioli19 places46 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pistoia?
The best known: Pistoia Cathedral, Sant'Andrea, Pistoia, Pistoia Brazilian war cemetery, San Giovanni in Corte Baptistery, Pistoia, Museo della Deportazione. In all, 43 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pistoia?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44.
How do you get to Pistoia?
The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), 73 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pistoia as the destination and these 43 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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