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In 2017, Pistoia was named Italian Capital of Culture<\/strong> thanks to its extraordinary artistic heritage and its commitment to promoting culture, tourism, and local identity.<\/p>\n

A compact, human-scale city, Pistoia is ideal to explore on foot<\/strong>, wandering through historic squares, medieval alleys, and ancient walls \u2014 or by bike, through its green and well-kept neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

A crossroads of peoples and cultures, it boasts a territory rich in natural scenery: from the Apennine mountains<\/strong> to cultivated countryside, and the waterways of the lowlands.<\/p>\n

Visiting Pistoia today<\/strong> means discovering a hidden gem of Tuscany \u2014 still little known, yet deeply charming thanks to its history, art, and warm, welcoming spirit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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