Pistoia - A Treasure Hunt for Hidden Gems
1. The Tiny Baroque Teatrino Gatteschi
The Teatrino Gatteschi is a hidden architectural jewel in Pistoia, widely considered one of the smallest theaters in the world. Dating back to 1707, this private baroque theater is nestled within the historic Palazzo Gatteschi and was originally built as a wedding gift for the union of Pistoletto Gatteschi and Maria Francesca Braccioli
Address:
Vicolo Malconsiglio, 7, 51100 Pistoia PT, Italy
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2. Cattedrale di San Zeno
Dominating Piazza del Duomo, Pistoia’s Cathedral features a stunning Romanesque façade. Inside, its crown jewel is the Silver Altar of San Jacopo, a masterpiece of medieval goldsmithing. It also houses a relic of Saint James, making Pistoia a significant stop on the pilgrimage route to Santiago.
Address:
Piazza del Duomo, 51100 Pistoia PT, Italy
The Garden of Cino and Mural by Millo
An urban regeneration project in the historic center of Pistoia - The “Giardino di Cino” is an urban regeneration project of the Spichisi Cultural Association, with the aim of exalting the Piazzetta Sant’Atto and Vicolo dei Bacchettoni through contemporary art. The project to restore this area in Pistoia’s historic center was created around NO HESITATION, a mural created in 2018 by internationally renowned street artist Francesco Camillo Giorgino, a.k.a. Millo. The work, predominantly in black and white, is an invitation to abandon mental schemas in favor of spontaneity and the ability to show our most vulnerable aspects.
Address:
Piazzetta Sant'Atto, 51100 Pistoia PT, Italy
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Mostra Palazzo Comunale - Town Hall
he Palazzo Comunale (also known as Palazzo degli Anziani or Palace of the Elders) is the heart of civic life in Pistoia, located in Piazza del Duomo. It houses the Museo Civico d'Arte Antica (Civic Museum of Ancient Art), but it is also famous for a dark legend attached to its façade.
Address:
Piazza del Duomo, 1, 51100 Pistoia PT, Italy
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Piazza della Sala
Pistoia’s beating heart leads a double life. By day, it’s a bustling medieval fresh food market; by sunset, it transforms into a vibrant nightlife hub packed with wine bars. Its centerpiece is the historic Pozzo del Leoncino (Little Lion Well), guarding the square since the 16th century.
Address:
Piazza della Sala, 11, 51100 Pistoia PT, Italy
il Giro del Sole
Located in Piazza dell'Ortaggio, Roberto Barni’s bronze sculpture "Il Giro del Sole" depicts three blindfolded men carrying a sun disk. This striking modern artwork symbolizes humanity’s collective resilience—moving forward together and supporting the light, even when the path ahead is unseen.
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Piazzetta Ortaggio, 13, 51100 Pistoia PT, Italy
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