"Look up old town" Pistoia by BruceDunning

Pistoia Travel Guide: 7 reviews and 69 photos

Old Medieval Citta

The founding of the city dates back to Etruscan era, but the Romans made it an important outpost in 500BCE along the Cassia Road for protection. The name came from Roman word pistol-pistoria-and changed to today's name.
Piazza dell Duomo is the main focus of the old part of the city, while it expanded in 12-13th centuries. SAn Zeno church is built over in 1108, from the first that was founded in 5th century was destroyed in fire.

Ornate BEll tower

Bell tower adjacent to the duomo

This is next to the Duomo and one of the an attractive tower of Italy-my opinion.

Church San Zeno

another view of cathedral-crammed in

The facade is Romanesque and has green and white striped marble and above the arches are saints perched along the top.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Good architecture to view
Cons:May be hard to find a parking spot; had a time finding old town
In a nutshell:Nice stroll through the old town area and the buildings

Last visit to Pistoia: Oct 2005
Intro Updated Aug 10, 2008
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Reviews (5)

Osepedale del Ceppo Things to Do (4)

This is in Piazza dell Sala on the north end of Piazza del Duomo. Is is form the 13-14th century and the name comes form... more travel advice

Maps of the Area and city Things to Do (4)

This seemed like an easy city to manuveur around, so I tridged right into it. By the time I got turned around, and drove... more travel advice

Meeting room in commune buiding - Pistoia

Government Building Things to Do (4)

The Pallazzo Comune was built in 1290's to house a larger magistrate staff. It had continued add-ons for the next... more travel advice

Connecting walkway from adminstrative building - Pistoia

Old Town Piazza Things to Do (4)

The old town area is worth taking time to look at the buildings and take pictures. The baptistry and duomo are multi... more travel advice

Warnings and Dangers (1)
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sourbugger Aug 21, 2010 at 1:51 PM

looks like a great little hidden corner
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basstbn Feb 20, 2010 at 12:52 PM

Thanks for your helpful tips and photos regarding Pistoia; anticipate visiting that village this fall. Happy Birthday, too!
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Trekki May 25, 2009 at 11:38 PM

That relief at ospedale is stunning!! And the different colours of the duomo as well :-)
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roamer61 Oct 9, 2008 at 6:59 AM

Nice little page on this Tuscan town.