Pistoia (province) Voyage Tips and guide

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Pistoia is a province of the Tuscany Region of Italy. The mountains of Pistoia and the resorts of Abetone and Val di Luce are tourist destinations for skiers. An additional attraction is the Villa La Magia, an important Medici villa that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• 43.93333310.9166671 Pistoia — rarely visited by tourists, but its location makes it easy to visit all of Tuscany
• 43.86666710.8166672 Monsummano — provides access to Padule Fucecchio, an important wildlife reserve for birdwatching, and close to the tourist complex of caves and thermal baths
• 43.88277810.7711113 Montecatini Terme — renowned for its thermal waters (springs), and its thermal and historical buildings in the Art Nouveau style

The A11 running from east to west is the only motorway in the province.

The Porrettana Railway runs to Pistoia from Porretta Terme and Bologna. The Maria Antonia Railway runs between Florence and Lucca.

Every year, in October, the Florence-Pistoia is held. This road cycling time trial passes through the municipalities of Quarrata and Pistoia. The race is included in the UCI Europe Tour calendar, class 1.1.