Car not necessary Lift access to property Nearest amenities: 0.3 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This great, elegant apartment is located in Tuscany(Florence area) and lies inside of a prestigious and noble 16th century "Palazzo" in the heart of the historic centre of Pistoia, a little medieval town rich of art; it’s on the first floor of this historic building overlooking a beautiful square. The large square is surrounded by typical, lively and commercial streets full of old fashioned stores, restaurants, cafés and wine bars. The building also is supplied of elevator. The apartment, situated to the noble plan of the palace, has very high ceilings and large and luminous windows, parquet flooring, central heating and conditioned air; it has been completely restored in 2006 and it's tastefully furnished. Perfect for romantic honeymoons but also for touristic and cultural vacations!
Palazzo Vescovile
living room
bedroom
kitchen
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The Tuscany region
Tuscany is very well known among tourists; not only for cities like Florence, Pisa and Siena, but also for its rich history and the outstanding wines from this region. Very few places in the world can boast an artistic legacy with contents so deeply rooted in the territory and popular culture as Tuscany. The countless testimonies of art in Tuscany indeed narrate a story as articulated and complex as it is unique and unrepeatable, starting at the dawn of civilisation and continuing, without solution of continuity, up until present day.
The first-time visitor to the lands of Tuscany can not but be amazed by the natural symbiosis between landscape and culture, history and the expressive means of architecture and town-planning, the urban and rural dimension, and its patrimony of art, architecture, monuments and museums. In Tuscany inland you’ll discover hills, cultivated fields, farms, parish churches, castles, medieval hamlets, this is the suggestive scenario that unfolds for the visitor to the Tuscan inland.
Pistoia area
Set under the Appenine mountains, Pistoia is a tourist mixture of history, art, folk traditions, monuments, nature and gastronomic specialities. Surrounded by beautiful countryside of hills Pistoia has many monuments to visit.
Pistoia is home to buildings and churches from several art periods and the most beautiful of Pisano's pulpits, whose extremely accurate and realistic bas-reliefs anticipated the perfection of the Renaissance statues. Forteguerri apartment is located in the historical centre of Pistoia, a few steps away from the Longobard Piazza della Sale, today home of the most colourful fruit and flower markets and the impressive Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral square), where it is possible to admire buildings which symbolize civil and religious power in the city: the 13th century Palazzo Comunale, Palazzo Pretorio, the Romanic cathedral with its silver alter dedicated to the patron saint of the city, St. Jacopo, the baptistery and the ancient Palazzo dei Vescovi, today home of the Museo Capitolare and Museo Archeologico. Few kilometres away you will find the artistic treasures and monuments of Florence, Siena and Pisa. For those that wish to visit the Tuscan countryside, we guarantee love at first sight, and a pleasant stay immersed in nature and culture where there are limitless possibilities to occupy your free time... Excursions include discovering historical villages, visiting cities rich in art and history, enjoying thermal spas such as Montecatini Terme and Monsumano Terme with their beauty centres and beauty farms. Tuscany is also a region full of lush, green golf courses located only 40 minutes by car from our residence. Three golf courses, each with 18 holes are open all year round. Nearby these Tuscany vacation rental you will find a number of sporting clubs with tennis courts, a thermal spa and pool, horse riding stables and golf courses. People interested in nightlife; will not remain disappointed because in the surroundings theatres, discotheques, cinema and night clubs can be found. There are many wine tours in the sourrounding area, beyond that in Chiantishire, interesting for wine fans and many wine cellars are opened for the tastings. We will be however always to your disposition in order to inform to you on the events of greater relief that will be kept in the period of your stay. One of the most famous European blues music festivals is celebrated here in summer. For children don't forget to visit The Zoological Garden of the city of Pistoia;on the gentle hills that surround the city to the north, just two kilometres from the centre, we are greeted by the unusual and amazing sight of Pistoia’s Zoological Garden, which covers an area of 75,000 square metres, surrounded by dense vegetation of oaks, pines and tropical plants. It is one of the most famous and modern zoos in Italy and is home to over six hundred animals from all over the world. Driving about 20 minutes you can reach Collodi village, that's famous all over the world as the birthplace of Carlo Lorenzini, who wrote The adventures of Pinocchio, one of the most famous children’s books of all time. At the foot of the ancient village, protected up on the hill, you can visit the seventeenth- century Villa Garzoni and its Baroque garden or go to the Pinocchio Park and trace the events of the famous wooden puppet with sculptures by known contemporary artists. Visit our website and discover many and many places to visit and things to do for an unforgettable vacation!
How to get there
Tuscany has 2 international airports, one near Pisa (also low cost flights) the other near Florence At the airports car rentals available (see www.Herzt.com, www.Avis.com if you want to book online). You can easily reach Pistoia by train and reach the city centre by taxi ,bus or walking only for 800 meters. Car is not necessary
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Florence: 20 km
Railway:
Pistoia: 0.8 km
Ferry:
Livorno: 60 km
Activities near Pistoia
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player
Standard:
Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Dishwasher, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (1), Bathrooms (1)
Furniture:
Double beds (2), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Access:
Lift access to property
Further details indoors: This ancient Palazzo overlooks a typical lovely square and the apartment is very bright thanks to the big windows. This elegant flat is at the meantime functional, practical and well connected to public transportations. Forteguerri apartment, perfect for a romantic vacation, can comfortably sleep up to 4 guests. You'll wrap by a very charming atmosphere staying at Forteguerri apartment and you'll discover an ideal way for sightseeing churches, museums and shops within walking distance. The quiet area and the great view complete the picture.
Further details outdoors: Forteguerri is located just in the heart of pistoia city centre so is surrounded by typical, lively and commercial streets full of old fashioned stores, restaurants, cafés and wine bars. People interested in nightlife will not remain disappointed because in the surroundings theatres, discotheques, cinema and night clubs can be found. Nearby these Tuscany vacation rental you will find a number of sporting clubs with tennis courts, a thermal spa and pool, horse riding stables and golf courses. Ask for our website address, surf it for getting more infos&pictures..
Further details
Car is not necessary but you can find car parkings around the city centre. Anyway Pistoia is a very quiet place and you can leave your car without problems along the streets.
Conditions
A 30% of the rental fee is request at time of booking, after we'll send you a confoirmation voucher. The balance will have to be transfered within 30 days before the arrival date. Heating and air conditioned air costs are included - Final cleaning € 70 You'll find all the terms surfing our website. Ask for the address
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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All year round 3-4 ppl
20 Jul 09
1 Aug 10
680£618
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The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Our prices include heating and air conditioned.
Our prices don't include final cleaning €uro 50
Rental rate for 1/2 people euro 98 daily and 630 weekly
Rental rate for 3/4 people euro 110 daily and 680 weekly
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 13161
Name:
Titti Godi
Company:
Italy Tuscany Rentals
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+39 335 7419319
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