IT69 Borgo Raffaello

Elisa

This villa offers breathtaking views southwards across the city plain as far as Florence, where on a clear day the Duomo is visible in the distance.

From here you are very well-positioned to access the splendid city of Pistoia, which is just 3 minutes away by car. The artistic and historical heart of the city is the cathedral square (Piazza del Duomo). Since 1980 this has been the home of the Pistoia Blues Festival (July), a major event on the international Blues calendar that attracts world-famous acts. You are also close to Florence, Siena, Lucca, San Gimignano and Pisa, which would all make very rewarding trips, and only about 45 minutes from the attractive seaside resort of Viareggio if you want to spend time at the beach. The Appennine mountains close by offer sporting, cultural and spa activities. If you want to go horse-riding, head for the splendid 260km-long San Jacopo horsetrail or, if you are more of a spectator, the Pistoia Palio (horse races) are held twice a year, in July and August.