Located on the northern slopes of the Apennines in Pistoia province is the lovely village of Sambuca Pistoiese. Despite the name, the famous Italian liquor called Sambuca doesn’t originate here; it’s thought to have been invented in the coastal town of Civitavecchia in the province of Rome.
This would be an excellent spot to visit during your travels of this beautiful mountainous area of Tuscany and those wishing to stay for a few days have lots of holiday villas in Pistoia, a nearby town, to choose from.
Visit the ornate churches of St. James and the sanctuary of St. Mary del Giglio where there are some wonderful examples of renaissance style sacred art and architecture. Or visit the interesting learning centre here where you can learn about the art of stone carving and even try carving your own souvenir to take home! There are many workshops and demonstrations taking place throughout the year that can give visitors an intriguing insight into how local artisan pieces are created.
This would be an excellent spot to visit during your travels of this beautiful mountainous area of Tuscany and those wishing to stay for a few days have lots of holiday villas in Pistoia, a nearby town, to choose from.
Visit the ornate churches of St. James and the sanctuary of St. Mary del Giglio where there are some wonderful examples of renaissance style sacred art and architecture. Or visit the interesting learning centre here where you can learn about the art of stone carving and even try carving your own souvenir to take home! There are many workshops and demonstrations taking place throughout the year that can give visitors an intriguing insight into how local artisan pieces are created.
For anyone who enjoys adding some healthy exercise in the fresh air to their touring plans then book a place on a walking tour of the nearby Via Francesca della Sambuca where an expert guide can teach you all about the history of the castle that existed here and the surrounding area.
There are lots of fascinating examples of creative stone carvings along the way that date from the 8th to the 12th century. Reservations can be made at the village learning centre and a guided tour is only €2. The tour is hosted in July and August at weekends or one can be booked for during the week by prior reservation. Visit the museum's website for more information.
There are also many mountain treks of the Apennines available that range from beginner to expert climbing levels so be sure to bring a camera if you decide to go on one to get the perfect opportunity to take some spectacular photographs!
There are lots of fascinating examples of creative stone carvings along the way that date from the 8th to the 12th century. Reservations can be made at the village learning centre and a guided tour is only €2. The tour is hosted in July and August at weekends or one can be booked for during the week by prior reservation. Visit the museum's website for more information.
There are also many mountain treks of the Apennines available that range from beginner to expert climbing levels so be sure to bring a camera if you decide to go on one to get the perfect opportunity to take some spectacular photographs!
There are several delicious restaurants in the village for tourists to choose from in the evening after a day of exploring the town and stunning natural landscape of the Apennines. One in particular is called ‘Caciosteria’ and has received many excellent reviews for serving rustic Tuscan dishes in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
They also have an extensive wine selection to choose from. Why not take a glass outside to sit back and enjoy the smell of mountainous air and gaze at the night sky.
This is truly a peaceful place to visit if you wish to escape from the fast pace of modern life! Read our related article on fantastic walking trails to embark on that are located all over the Apennines mountain range.
They also have an extensive wine selection to choose from. Why not take a glass outside to sit back and enjoy the smell of mountainous air and gaze at the night sky.
This is truly a peaceful place to visit if you wish to escape from the fast pace of modern life! Read our related article on fantastic walking trails to embark on that are located all over the Apennines mountain range.
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picture 1: MAC9 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Flickr upload / CC BY-2.0;
