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Surroundings
The Montalbano crest offers variuous paths for more or less difficulties
hikes, in the same area you could enjoy the Wine road where the
Hills produce Chianti Putto Dcg, strictly belonging to this area.
Not farm from the Villa, we can find the Padule di Fucecchio, 1800
hectares of marshland; the largest in Italy. This is a natural reserve
which can be discovered by bicycle or on foot
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Monsummano
Terme town has a literary tradition that dates back to the XIX century,
having been home town to the poet Giusti and politician Martini.
The neoclassical house of Giusti was turned into a museum, whereas
Martini’s abode, the well known Villa Renatico, is now a cultural
centre that hosts exhibitions and congresses.
For golf lovers, the 18 hole golf course of Monsummano is of particular
appeal.
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For your own relaxation and well being, Grotta Giusti Thermal
Centre is the obvious choice, with excellent service for a wide
selection of therapies, from mud baths, to the thermal 35 degree
pool with underwater Jacuzzi. It also sports a Lounge Bar where
all sorts of herbal teas are to be discovered as well as an excellent
selection of national wines.
Of all the cities, Pistoia is one of the main Tuscan cities and
is only a few minutes’ drive away from the Villa situation.
The Pistoia’s economy is based on nursery gardening, an
area for which the city is an important European centre. Its gothic-romanesque
style offers as an interesting site for visitors, in particular
the Cathedral Square, whose historical buildings of the X and
XII centuries have been completely restored.
It is also the city of Blues, with important musical events that
take place every year during the month of July.
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