Pistoia Apartments & Villas (Tuscany)
Situated between Lucca and Siena, Pistoia lent its name to the pistol, which it started manufacturing in the 16th century. But today it is also notable for the extensive garden nurseries spreading around it.
Although it's not as visited as other towns in Tuscany, Pistoia presents a well-preserved and charming medieval city inside the old walls. The large Piazza del Duomo is lined with attractive original buildings, and is the setting (in July) of the Bear Joust (Giostra dell'Orso), when the best horsemen of the districts of the town tilt with lances at a target held up by a dummy shaped like a bear.
The original Cathedral of San Zeno burned down in 1108, but was rebuilt during the following century, and received incremental improvements until the 17th century. Its outstanding feature is the Altar of St James, an exemplar of the silversmith's craft begun in 1287 but not finished until the 15th century. Its various sections contain 628 figures, the total weighing nearly a ton.
The city centre includes another dozen or so churches and other relevant medieval buildings. So this is a good place for that Tuscany holiday rental in self catering apartments, or Tuscan villa accommodation in Italy.
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