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Church of Santo Stefano in Lucciano

Churches

Documents providing evidence, going back to the 12th century, show that the Church of Santo Stefano was built alongside the Panciatichi family's ancient fortalice.

 

Parish Church of San Giovanni Evangelista

Churches

The impressive Parish Church of San Giovanni Evangelista is at the centre point around which the ancient village of Montalbano developed.

 

Parish Church of San Bartolomeo

Churches

First built as the church of the Tizzana Castle, the Parish Church of San Bartolomeo is at present a Neoclassical building, both elegant and austere.

 

Church of Santo Stefano in Campiglio

Churches

Probably of Romanesque origins, the Church of Santo Stefano is a perfect example of rural religious architecture. Nowadays it displays a Neoclassical style.

 

Provostship of Santa Maria Assunta

Churches

This church is one of the most ancient still standing in the Pistoia area. The Provostship now features neoclassical shapes and holds important artistic cycles.

 

The Fattoria Betti winery

Villas and palaces

The "cantinone" is one of the most peculiar buildings of the territory, an Art Nouveau structure designed to be used for viticulture.

 

Montalbano

Nature

The Montalbano is a valuable natural area. It offers a variety of paths in the green, to immerse yourself in the beauty of this countryside-garden.

 

Jorio Vivarelli’s Conforto

Monuments

The large bronze sculpture by Jorio Vivarelli, dedicated to street victims, represents three figures embracing a grieving mother.

 

Church of San Michele Arcangelo

Churches

The ancient Lombard building was enlarged and renovated in the 18th century. The bell tower with a dome covered with scale tiles is of particular interest.

 

Church of Saints Mary and Clement

Churches

An example of neo-Renaissance architecture, the Church of Saints Mary and Clement preserves, among other works, a canvas by the renowned painter Alessio Gimignani.

 

Parish of Santi Filippo e Giacomo

Churches

Of medieval origin, the church presents itself today with neoclassical forms. Inside there are many works of art and the Diocesan Museum of Ferruccia.

 

Diocesan Museum of Ferruccia

Museums

The Museum of Ferruccia testifies and enhances the historical and artistic heritage of the area by preserving paintings, sculpture, and sacred furnishings.

Temporarily closed

 

Filet Museum of Villa La Magia

Museums

Within the historic setting of Villa La Magia, discover the Filet Museum for a journey through the history and tradition of Quarrata.

Closed

 

Protected natural area Bosco de La Magia

Nature

This Protected Natural Area has maintained its peculiar characteristics over the centuries, despite being inserted in an area strongly anthropized.

 

Monumental Complex of Buriano

Churches

Built over a Lombard guard, the church is now presented with eighteenth-century forms and preserves works by local and international artists.

 

Protected natural area La Querciola

Nature

La Querciola is a Protected Natural Area of Local Interest, located 37 m above sea level. it is the lowest area of the plain of Pistoia.

 

Zela’s house

Museums

Ethnographic museum that, with over 7000 elements, collects the testimonies of the cultural roots of Quarrata and in particular of the peasant civilization.

Saturdays, Sundays and holidays

 

Villa La Magia

Villas and palaces

On the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the serial site "The Medici Family's Villas and Gardens in Tuscany".