Do It Go

Who doesn’t like the heated, relaxing waters of a thermal spa?  Who wouldn’t like to bask in those waters in a city that can trace its roots back to the Mesolithic era, let alone the Middle Ages?  In the hills of the Valdinievole, in Italy, you’ll find all of this simply by checking into one of the Montecatini Terme hotels.  Montecatini Terme, the town and district, contain about twenty two thousand people, and lies in the province of Pistoia, Tuscany.  Its spas attract a number of tourists, as does its theatres, restaurants and casino.  The city focuses on its travelers, as they have about two hundred hotels, who are there not only for the amenities the city offers, but also for the short trips one might take to the nearby art cities, such as Florence.  While in town, though, Montecatini Terme offers concerts and ballrooms, fairs and art exhibitions as well as other festivals.

The city can easily operate as a point of departure for other internationally known art and architecture, such as Michelangelo’s David in Florence or the Leaning Tower of Pisa in, well, Pisa.  You may also check out an interesting walled city, Lucca, and Pistoia, too, is an old town that’s not very far from Montecatini Terme.  In fact, there a number of interesting walled cities dating back to Medieval times, such as Siena or San Gimignano or Vinci.  Renting a car and driving to these places won’t take long at all.

Within driving distance, too, is Cinque Terre.  These are five cities on the water, and a ferry or a train may deliver you from one city to the next.  There are steep hills in the cities, but the view of the water and cities are tremendous.  In about a one hour ride, you can also take the train or bus into the city of Florence, too.

But don’t think this means that there’s nothing to do or see in Montecatini itself.  Of course, there are internationally famous spas, but there’s also a Funicular to Montecatini Alto, where you can have incredible views of the area.  You can even stay at the top for dinner.  This area is part of the original Montecatini settlement, above the relatively “new town” below.  Check out the Piazza Giusti here for bars and restaurants, and enjoy a Medieval village.

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