Spend a delightful few hours in the town of Quarrata in Pistoia province. This town is actually made up of seventeen frazioni including the village of Casini and the hamlet of Olmi.
Stay in a gorgeous villa in Seano which is only four kilometres away from Quarrata.
There are several enchanting attractions in the town including the ideally named ‘Villa Magic’.
This was an ancient castle that dates back to 1320 and in 1583, was acquired by the Medici family.
Stay in a gorgeous villa in Seano which is only four kilometres away from Quarrata.
There are several enchanting attractions in the town including the ideally named ‘Villa Magic’.
This was an ancient castle that dates back to 1320 and in 1583, was acquired by the Medici family.
It was transformed into a villa of splendour and lavish decoration and used as a holiday residence for Francesco I de’ Medici when he came to the area with acquaintances on a hunting expedition.
It is now a public building which can be explored by tourists. In 2013 it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list as one of the Medici Villas collection.
Also worth a walk around is the National Theatre of Quarrata which is home to the area’s only cinema and hosts regular entertaining theatrical and musical events.
It is now a public building which can be explored by tourists. In 2013 it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list as one of the Medici Villas collection.
Also worth a walk around is the National Theatre of Quarrata which is home to the area’s only cinema and hosts regular entertaining theatrical and musical events.
If you’re passing through Quarrata during the month of September then you’ll come across a lively array of events taking place in celebration of the town’s patron saint.
Theatre performances, outdoor feasting, music and trade shows add some extra sparkle to the charm of this welcoming town in Pistoia province.
Visit Quarrata during your trails of this intriguing province and be sure of an enriching experience!
Theatre performances, outdoor feasting, music and trade shows add some extra sparkle to the charm of this welcoming town in Pistoia province.
Visit Quarrata during your trails of this intriguing province and be sure of an enriching experience!