Visit the bustling town of Pescia in Pistoia Province which is situated along the banks of the River Pescia. This area is well known for its flower and olive tree cultivation which adds lots of colour and tranquillity to the scenery here.
Begin your day by walking around some of the structural attractions of Pescia such as the old flower market building, the communal palace and the ornate cathedral.
Be sure to explore one of the frazioni of Pescia called Collodi. This is the birthplace of Carlo Lorenzini who wrote the beloved children’s book, ‘Pinocchio’.
Begin your day by walking around some of the structural attractions of Pescia such as the old flower market building, the communal palace and the ornate cathedral.
Be sure to explore one of the frazioni of Pescia called Collodi. This is the birthplace of Carlo Lorenzini who wrote the beloved children’s book, ‘Pinocchio’.
Spend a fun day at the Villa Garzoni nearby which has a section dedicated to the story of the little wooden puppet. The Garzoni gardens and its villa are a truly magnificent sight to behold!
Every inch of the interior and exterior of this site is perfectly manicured and is an ideal place to come if you wish to escape into solitude for a while.
Only a few kilometres from Pescia is the famous Hesperidarium Citrus Garden! This fragrant tourist attraction has over 200 varieties of citrus plants and you can even taste some of these exquisite delicacies during your visit.
Every inch of the interior and exterior of this site is perfectly manicured and is an ideal place to come if you wish to escape into solitude for a while.
Only a few kilometres from Pescia is the famous Hesperidarium Citrus Garden! This fragrant tourist attraction has over 200 varieties of citrus plants and you can even taste some of these exquisite delicacies during your visit.
Learn about the evolution of the citrus fruit as well as sampling some incredible sweet and savoury dishes made from them. Taste other Slow Foods of Tuscany in a dedicated corner of the citrus garden and wash it all down with a tangy shot of Limoncello, a lemon flavoured liqueur.
A trip to Pescia for a few hours is guaranteed to keep you entertained and is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach! Stay in a comfortable villa rental in Pescia and have fun discovering all the attractions on offer in this stunning area of Tuscany.
A trip to Pescia for a few hours is guaranteed to keep you entertained and is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach! Stay in a comfortable villa rental in Pescia and have fun discovering all the attractions on offer in this stunning area of Tuscany.
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picture 2: Sailko / CC BY-SA 3.0;
