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B&B Tuscany Province of Pistoia Montecatini Terme Casa Nonna Zaira

Casa Nonna Zaira

Bed & Breakfast
Via Petrarca, 14 - Montecatini Terme (PT) - Area: city center
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The Bed & Breakfast "GRANDMOTHER HOUSE ZAIRA"
Is only 100 meters from the station "Montecatini Centro"
and not "MONTECATINI CENTRAL", stop that now remains on the outskirts of the city.

The Bed and Breakfast "GRANDMOTHER HOUSE ZAIRA" is 100 meters from the Hippodrome and PALAVINCI Sesana, 200 meters from PALASPECCHIASOL, 200 meters from the spa area with its famous pine forest, 500 meters from the Hotel mini-golf and the characteristic funicular leading to the lower part of Montecatini Terme with its original medieval village of Montecatini Alto. It is strategically located in the heart of Tuscany.

The Bed and Breakfast "GRANDMOTHER HOUSE ZAIRA", adheres to many conventions that allows us to offer those who stay discounts special gifts to other participating institutions and activities
The famous Grotta Giusti with its spas and thermal pools is a ten minute walk, near Monsummano Terme, connected by private boat with departure and return in the central region.

The Bed and Breakfast "GRANDMOTHER HOUSE ZAIRA" allowed and even those who have reduced the economic means to travel and do it for longer periods and more often during the year.

In addition, people increasingly feel the need to take the journey of true human relationships and contact with the lifestyle of the earth that receives them.

Stay in bed and breakfast allows anyone to enjoy the unique experience to share the lifestyle of the place and the people who live there.

The Bed and Breakfast performs many shortcomings of the usual hospitality.

First, as already stated, due to its low cost allows longer vacations and accessible to all, this view of the negligible costs (it is indeed a family affair ").

The Bed and Breakfast "GRANDMOTHER HOUSE ZAIRA" is located near Via Provinciale Lucchese and Pistoia.

And an hour from Florence, Volterra, San Gimignano, Cortona, La Verna, Colle Val d'Elsa.

All routes artistic - cultural are easily accessible in under an hour by car, bus or train:
Florence (40km), Lucca (25km), Pisa and San Rossore (50km), Vinci (20km), the beaches of Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi (40km), and the Pinocchio park in Collodi Villa Garzoni (10km), Zoo Pistoia (15km). Half an hour from the airport of Pisa and Florence.

The ideal starting point to reach in less than an hour, the cities of the most beautiful art of Tuscany, Florence, Pisa, Lucca and Pistoia..Visit the marble quarries of Carrara, dance and have fun digging in the wild nights on the Versilia Riviera, or delve into our campaigns, meeting with farmers carefully, ready to give you a taste of wines and delicious cheeses.

On the hills surrounding the medieval villages offer visitors countless evocative atmosphere of the past and the possibility of healthy walks.

A stroll along the canals of Padule, trips and hikes in the mountains of Pistoia, visit the park of the Apuan Alps, explore the mountains of Abetone and Cimone..

to get excited at the end of the day watching a beautiful sunset on the mountains!
"GRANDMOTHER HOUSE ZAIRA" truly reflects what should be the real bed and breakfast, which is increasingly finding..

STATISTICS NEW WORLD OR..huge
Far-sized taste "home" to come in close contact with reality "and the family atmosphere of the place where you stay..

This is Max, this is my goal!
Rooms and Rates
  • Pets Allowed
  • Romantic Atmosphere
  • Swimming Pool
  • Garden
  • TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Family
  • Business
  • Hair dryer
  • Smoke Friendly
  • Heating
  • Restaurant
  • Ideale per trekking
  • Beauty Center - Spa
  • Vicino a piste ciclabili
Declared by the Innkeeper

Various information

  • Pets allowed (PER LA SERENITÀ DI OGNI OSPITE, SARÀ A MIA DISCREZIONE E SECONDO IL GRADO DI PULIZIA, DI RUMORE ED EVENTUALE FASTIDIO)
  • Smoking allowed
  • Internet access
  • English speaker
  • French speaker
  • German speaker
  • Spanish speaker

House features

  • Recently restored house
  • Sharing areas available for guests
  • Panoramic location

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

  • Certified systems
  • Heating systems
  • Room temperature controller
  • Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

  • Certified systems
  • Emergency lights or fire exit directions
  • Automatic fire extinguishers
  • Smoke and fire alarms

Services of the house

  • Swimming Pool
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Garage / parking

Facilities and services

  • Children games / babysitting
  • Laundry
  • Sauna / spa
  • Bicycle, boat, horses / sports equipment
  • Pets allowed

Location and surroundings

  • City centre
  • Panoramic view
  • Spa
  • Archeologic area / near monuments
  • Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
  • Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

  • Total number of rooms: 3
  • Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 3
  • Number of rooms with own bathroom but outside the room: 3
  • Number of rooms with shared bathroom: 3

Size of rooms

  • Between 14 and 20 sqm

Bathroom facilities

  • Bath tub
  • Hair dryer
  • Monodose products

Room facilities

  • Children bed
  • TV
  • Mirror or luggage case
  • Fridge
  • Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

  • Terrace / balcony
  • 2 windows / panoramic view
  • Desk / table and chairs
  • Sofa / armchairs

Cleaning services

  • Daily

Services

  • Guides / maps / books available
  • Local events calendar
  • Guestbook
  • Discounts in local shops and restaurants for the guests
  • Presents
  • Shuttle service

Holiday themes - the place

  • Spa

Holiday themes - town size

  • Small town - between 5000 and 25000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

  • Near monuments
  • Arts or archeologic area
  • Cultural events and arts exhibitions
  • Wine and food attractions area
  • Local crafts
  • Historic centre
  • Shopping area
  • Located in country side or nature reserves
  • Near sports facilities
  • Spa
  • Gardens and landscapes

Holiday themes - house features

  • Family
  • Business
  • Romantic atmosphere
Guests in this venue liked:
  • cheap
  • in the city center
  • near the station
  • abundant breakfast
  • shopping area
  • near spa
  • the design of the property
  • spectacular view
Very good
9.3 / 10
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33 reviews 4_5

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Location
Price/Quality
Breakfast
Overall Rating
9.3
33 reviews
salvatore
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10
Max is very organized even though he was not present at the check-in, he is very available.
stayed from 09/06/2024 to 09/08/2024
federica
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Nice place well managed.
stayed from 04/07/2023 to 04/09/2023
The answer from the host:
Qui si arriva come ospiti e ci salutiamo da amici voi parte dei migliori sempre vicini alla mia umiltà
max
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Max is a helpful person and present in case of need. The bed is very comfortable, the central location but, at the same time, easily reachable without problems and with several parking spaces make it very useful.
stayed from 08/14/2022 to 08/17/2022
manuela
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 10
The true beating heart of this establishment is Massimo, the owner, always attentive and available to give advice, directions and everything needed for a carefree holiday! Top cleanliness.
stayed from 06/26/2020 to 06/28/2020
The answer from the host:
Cosa mai poter dire se non... persone stratosfericamente eccezionali. Un abbraccio e affetto a voi. Max.
debora
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 8
I made the reservation for the days of Lucca Comics and I must say that Casa Nonna Zaira is a valid alternative! Even though I was preparing in cosplay, in the morning I never arrived late because, even if the large bathroom is shared, in the room there was a sink and a mirror. Max was very kind and never let us miss anything. Absolutely recommended.
stayed from 10/30/2019 to 11/04/2019
The answer from the host:
Ringrazio per ogni parola dedicata a me e alla mia umile struttura. spedisco un abbraccio e un cuore al volo.
giuseppe
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Short stay of only two nights. Max, the owner, is a polite, friendly, respectful, and very helpful person. The structure is adequate for the circumstances. Excellent value for money. The additional free service provided by Max with WhatsApp messaging is extremely useful because it makes you not feel alone and you are always well advised on the choices of places to visit. Proud of this wonderful experience. I recommend B&B Casa Nonna Zaira and warmly greet Max, who is the number one in his kind for hospitality and friendliness. Ad Maiora. (Giuseppe and Angela from Catania).
stayed from 06/13/2019 to 06/15/2019
The answer from the host:
Beh, che dire, a volte le donne riescono a toccare il cuore di un uomo. Voi, due amici eccezionali, avete fatto prima. Non parlate troppo bene di me che poi ci credono. Tutto questo per dirvi semplicemente grazie.
virgilio
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 6
virgilio rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 03/08/2019 to 03/10/2019
The answer from the host:
Infinite grazie a voi persone eccezionali e fantastiche.
massimo
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
In a few words you feel like at your own home! With a friend who helps you in everything, both for your stay and for any need. I said a few words because you have to experience it with Max! You're the top!
stayed from 12/09/2017 to 12/10/2017
The answer from the host:
Caro massimo, vi ringrazio per essere passati a trovarmi. Voi persone stupende ed uniche. Con il vostro calore abbiamo passato giornate stupende. Sarò sempre una persona felice la dove ogni persona sarà fantastica come voi. La mia porta sarà sempre aperta a persone eccezionali. Max.
roberto
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 9 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 10
A beautiful accommodation with a cheerful and hospitable host who accompanied us on this short vacation with practical and above all very useful tips. Kind and helpful.
stayed from 08/31/2017 to 09/02/2017
The answer from the host:
Nella vita si ricambia sempre ciò che ci è donato. Siete stati voi a dare tanto a me. Un abbraccissimissimo abbraccione, Max.
carla
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 9
We stayed only one night. Max and Deborah were very kind and helpful. The breakfast was plentiful. We recommend it.
stayed from 04/22/2017 to 04/23/2017
The answer from the host:
Gentilissima Carla, essere circondato da persone squisite, questo è il bello della vita. Grazie a voi tutti, vi portiamo nel cuore.
desire
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 9
Very hospitable, you feel at home.
stayed from 08/27/2016 to 08/29/2016
The answer from the host:
Persone squisite eccezionali, che dire ho sempre cercato il meglio nelle persone e tali persone arrivano per determinati motivi. Grazie.
vita
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Everything written in the description is absolutely true. The room is beautiful, clean, and welcoming, the bed is comfortable, and Max and Deborah are very hospitable, they know the area well and can give valuable advice on how to spend the day around Montecatini and the nearby villages. There is still so much to see, so we will come back, maybe next time by motorcycle. Thank you very much guys, also for the lovely evening and breakfast together. Hugs, V&P.
stayed from 08/14/2016 to 08/15/2016
The answer from the host:
Persone che lasciano il segno nel cuore, avranno sempre la disponibilità. Un abbraccissimissimo abbraccione.
giulia
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 9
I stayed for 2 nights at Casa Nonna Zaira with my boyfriend and I can say that you really feel at home. Max, the owner, has always been very kind and available for every request. The quality/price ratio is definitely excellent. We are very happy to have chosen this structure and will definitely return. I recommend it to anyone who wants to spend a few days in tranquility and hospitality.
stayed from 08/20/2016 to 08/22/2016
The answer from the host:
Max ha sempre gli ospiti migliori ed eccezionali.
olimpia
Property: 6 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 7 | Breakfast: 9
Hospitable and helpful host.
stayed from 08/12/2016 to 08/14/2016
The answer from the host:
Grazie veramente grazie di essere state ospiti squisite. Un abbraccio Max.
clara
Property: 3 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 3 | Location: 5 | Price/Quality: 3 | Breakfast: 3
Structure itself nice if it weren't for the entrance staircase literally covered with photos, calendars, plaques and other references to Mussolini, things that are out of place in a place open to hospitality. Greater transparency in the photo gallery would be appreciated so that people do not have unpleasant surprises upon arrival.
stayed from 07/31/2016 to 08/01/2016
The answer from the host:
Grazie di essere passata dalla mia attività. Un abbraccissimissimo abbraccione Max.
claudia
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 7
I had a great time at Casa Nonna Zaira, just like at home.
stayed from 04/01/2016 to 04/02/2016
The answer from the host:
Rimane sempre un vero piacere apportare alla mia attività persone dal valore aggiunto. Voi, e solo voi, fate grande me. Un abbraccio, Max.
roberta
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 8
We felt at home thanks to Max. To come back.
stayed from 08/18/2015 to 08/21/2015
The answer from the host:
Max ha sempre una cerchia di persone eccezionali e voi mi avete dato un valore aggiunto eccezionale auguro piena prosperità in ogni vostro risvolto di vita. Un abbraccissimissimo abbraccione al vostro campione.
federica
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 9
Thank you again for your hospitality and your tips. Federica and Christian.
stayed from 06/12/2015 to 06/13/2015
The answer from the host:
Quello che in una attività non viene mai portato alla luce? Siete proprio voi, i mattoni portanti di ogni struttura. Ed io nel mio piccolo, beh che dire, ho sempre i migliori. Grazie a voi che siete persone fantastiche e speciali. Un abbraccissimissimo abbraccione da supermax.
francesco
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 9
Great impression even though I was a guest for a very short time.
stayed from 06/20/2015 to 06/21/2015
The answer from the host:
Solo gli ospiti migliori. Max.
rita
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 10
Hi Max, Rossella and I wanted to thank you by writing here. Thank you for your availability, kindness, and hospitality in your B&B. It has been 3 wonderful days! We had the opportunity, even if briefly, to visit some beauties of Montecatini and Lucca, and we must say that Tuscany is extraordinarily an exceptional region and also people like you are very cheerful and sociable. We hope to see you soon!
stayed from 05/06/2015 to 05/08/2015
The answer from the host:
La vostra squisita e gratuita solarità prolificherà a dismisura dentro tutta "Casa Nonna Zaira". Max
nazzareno
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 10
Like at home, even better. We will be back very soon. Time to organize ourselves and leave again.
stayed from 01/21/2015 to 01/24/2015
The answer from the host:
Siete persone fantastiche.
antonio
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Hospitality always.
stayed from 12/26/2014 to 01/06/2015
The answer from the host:
Ampia selezione di persone squisite. Grazie, Max.
fiorina
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 10
Simply perfect.
stayed from 12/19/2014 to 12/21/2014
The answer from the host:
Semplicemente squisita. Max
giovanni
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Excellent structure, I highly recommend it for the manager's availability and the location close to public services, as well as for the complete assistance.
stayed from 11/21/2014 to 11/23/2014
The answer from the host:
Dire grazie di vero cuore mi rimane veramente il minimo. Un abbraccio ed un saluto ad estensione familiare. Auguro prosperità a voi tutti. Max.
claudia
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 9
We appreciated the availability and welcome of Max and Debora (I hope I remember the name correctly.. in case, I apologize), their sympathy and their being very sincere and simple. Max is extremely honest and rightly asks for honesty.\n\nWe really liked the attention to no waste and respect for others.\n\nWell done!\nps: very attention to details, quality/price ratio 10 with honors.
stayed from 08/15/2014 to 08/16/2014
The answer from the host:
Dire grazie di vero cuore, mi rimane veramente il minimo. Un abbraccio ed un saluto ad estensione familiare. Auguro prosperità a voi tutti. Max.
patrizia
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
We stayed for two nights, my family and I, in this nice and welcoming structure and we had a great time. I recommend it to everyone. The owner is super mega available, I assure you it is not something you find everywhere. We will definitely return. Great Max, greetings from all of us.
stayed from 03/07/2014 to 03/09/2014
The answer from the host:
Voi tutti fate parte delle migliori persone di Max.
enrico
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
A thank you from me to the manager Max. Great advice, availability, interest in the progress of the stay. Highly recommended.
stayed from 12/07/2013 to 12/08/2013
The answer from the host:
La più grande prosperità da Max del Bed and Breakfast Casa Nonna Zaira.
enrico
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
A thank you from me to the manager Max. Great advice, availability, interest in the progress of the stay. Highly recommended.
stayed from 12/07/2013 to 12/08/2013
The answer from the host:
Siete persone uniche e stupende, Max.
autilia
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
I had a really good time, confused and sometimes moved by the kindness, availability, and familiarity of the manager Max. He anticipates every need, ready to advise you with knowledge and always present when needed. Thank you so much Max and good work.
stayed from 09/29/2013 to 10/02/2013
The answer from the host:
La più grande prosperità da Max del Bed and Breakfast Casa Nonna Zaira.
simona
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Charming, welcoming place with a family atmosphere. Cleanliness, kindness, and hospitality reign supreme. All thanks to the friendly manager Max. Excellent breakfast, especially without a set time. The room is tastefully furnished in every detail. It is an experience to be repeated as soon as possible. I recommend it to everyone.
stayed from 06/07/2013 to 06/09/2013
The answer from the host:
La più grande prosperità da max del Bed and Breakfast casa nonna Zaira.
deborah
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
What can I say, just steps from the center, but above all a very clean, welcoming, and quiet environment. Large and bright room, really abundant breakfast, maximum availability from the very friendly owner who acted as our guide in the surroundings. Definitely a place to recommend to all those who want to spend even a simple weekend in the name of relaxation and fun, along with the legendary Max.
stayed from 06/01/2013 to 06/04/2013
The answer from the host:
La più grande prosperità da Max del Bed and Breakfast Casa Nonna Zaira.
giovanni
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Great hospitality and kindness are the words to describe the weekend spent at Casa Nonna Zaira.
stayed from 04/20/2013 to 04/21/2013
The answer from the host:
Dire grazie di vero cuore, mi rimane veramente il minimo, un abbraccio ed un saluto ad estensione familiare. Auguro prosperità a voi tutti. Max.
giovanni
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Great hospitality and kindness are the words to describe the weekend spent at Casa Nonna Zaira.
stayed from 04/20/2013 to 04/21/2013
The answer from the host:
La più grande prosperità da Max del Bed and Breakfast Casa Nonna Zaira.

Hey, I'm Massimo

Hello to all the Knights of motorcycling. I MAX, a motorcycle nicknamed gargoyle are exactly Tuscany Montecatini Terme, a spa town in the province of Pistoia, 40 km from Florence and 40 km from the sea of Versilia. Hills of Tuscany that we have in our beloved and beautiful places to cross with our wonderful centaurs, we find for the weekend and this can be a decent base to relax and have fun together. We are a group of friends, but we do not belong to any color, we like to ride with his head on his shoulders. You can find me on facebook circle Massimo Paganin. Well guys and girls...if you go here, come visit us, and there is always fun with many excursions are sure to find a place to sleep / stay decent and affordable.... . For now, I salute you and look forward to more. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! BIKER'S WELCOME
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A day "type" to fully enjoy the beauty of our area, from breakfast to late night.

TOURS IN TUSCANY

TOURS IN TUSCANY: Pinocchio Park Collodi
To the delight of young and old a fun-filled day retracing the vicissitudes of the most famous puppet in the world famous throughout the world for FABLE OF PINOCCHIO. Viewing the route Pinocchio Park


TOURS IN TUSCANY: THE GARDEN OF VILLA GARZONI
The Famous Garden of Villa Garzoni, baroque style is one of the most beautiful gardens in Italy. Games of colors and fountains are combined with beautiful statues.
Viewing the route GARDEN OF VILLA GARZONI


TOURS IN TUSCANY: Pescia THE CITY 'MEDIEVAL
Beautiful medieval town still unknown to mass tourism, but for this to visit, Pescia tourism that gives the charm of small streets and new routes must visit. Viewing the route Pescia
TOURS IN TUSCANY: Lower Valdarno and Montelupo Fiorentino
Looking for an unusual excursion into the land of Leonardo's Museum and the Museum of Glass.

TOURS IN TUSCANY: GARFAGNANA - Media Valle del Serchio Devil's Bridge
Starting from Pescia passing by the beautiful internal roads we arrive in Lucca Garfagnana crossing Ponte Del Diavolo, Calstelvecchio Pasture land with the house museum of Giovanni Pascoli, the lonely hermitage of Colomini and Screeners, the magical land submerged.
Viewing the Garfagnana and route maps to reach

TOURS IN TUSCANY LUCCA: the walls, the old town and the churches
A unique trip that combines the beauty of Villa Garzoni a few kilometers from the nearby Pescia and Lucca with its ancient walls and the beautiful Piazza Anfiteatro the typical circular plaza among the most beautiful in Italy.
Viewing the route Lucca

TOURS IN TUSCANY HOUSE COLLODI BUTTEFLY The Butterfly House in the Garden of Villa Garzoni, an exhibition of butterflies from around the world.

TOURS IN TUSCANY: Pistoia Zoo: The zoo of Pistoia is one of the most important in Italy. Surrounded by a park where you can find animals from all over the world and share a holiday in Tuscany in the middle of nature and animals.
TOURS IN TUSCANY: the most beautiful Montecatini Terme Terme in Tuscany for a holiday in Tuscany in health and beauty. Come and visit the ancient spas of Montecatini Terme, the spa park and all the beauty farm and wellness centers.

IN TUSCANY TOURS: Tours in the Medieval villages of Tuscany: a tour in Tuscany unpublished, the medieval towns lesser-known but perfectly unique feature.
Visit 5 countries, attacked one another, connected by stunning Tuscan countryside.

TOURS IN TUSCANY The villas Lucchesi: Sightseeing tour of the Ville Lucchesi all very close to the Park of Pinocchio, a set of fountains, parks and their characteristic, ancient villas, once the residences of the noble Lucchese.

TOURIST ROUTES IN TUSCANY
A Day in Tuscany least known.
And 'with great pleasure that we present 21 proposals to route some of which are linking Collodi, Pinocchio home to some places in Tuscany lesser known but no less impressive.

STARTING POINT: COLLODI

Collodi with its strategic location at the center of the guidelines, is an ideal getaway.

The Complex Monumentario of Pinocchio Park, the Garden of Villa Garzoni with its BUTTERFLY HOUSE and Borgo Antico will complete the morning and take you until lunchtime.

What better opportunity than this to stop at the restaurant Osteria del Gambero Rosso, immersed in the fairy tale, the beautiful structure designed by the famous architect Giovanni Michelucci.


L'Osteria del Gambero Rosso offers some menus designed in every detail to recharge your batteries, ensuring a fast and courteous service and expert chef will provide generous portions and genuine recipes.

For those who wish to reserve a little more time to TRADITION Tuscan food and wine, the food Cecco di Pescia, founded in 1906 and therefore rich in history and tradition, which is located in the central Piazza Mazzini of Pescia, pay particular attention to the recipes typical ingredients such as beans of areti Sorana PGI, asparagus Pescia and MUSHROOMS.

The cadence of the seasons always brings new proposals, in accordance with the traditional dishes such as Chicken Brick or Cioncia.
Where to buy in Montecatini Terme: local products, wine cellars, workshops, special souvenirs.

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The origins of Montecatini Terme.

Montecatini Terme is located within the Valdinievole actually is part of the eleven municipalities that comprise it. The presence of man in the Valdinievole is very old. Probably since Paleolithic times, the region was frequented by hunters traveling, but it is only since the Mesolithic that many settlements are well-represented, especially in the mountainous belt. Thus began the history of this valley so rich in resources, and the scene of many battles in the centuries that brought her to us as we now see it and live it. At the beginning of the fourteenth century on the edge of Valdinievole appeared a new power: Florence. The Florentines first thing in those weakened until their arrival had been the dominating powers of the Valley, Siena and Arezzo. But while Florence was about to realize his plans of domination, in the northwest region of a revolt of the Ghibellines in the early years of the fourteenth century was able to slow down this process. At the head of the revolt there was Uguccione Faggiola, which in 1312 became the imperial vicar and master of Pisa and Lucca, Florence directly threatened. The war was inevitable given that such conflict depended on the domain of the entire region Tuscany. The decisive year was 1315 Uguccione attempted to besiege Montecatini, a strategic stronghold, but thanks to its excellent location and helping allies Florentines, the siege failed. On August 29, under the walls of Montecatini there was the decisive battle. The Guelph army (Florence and allies) was taken by surprise by the Ghibelline Uguccione and after many battles, made of hundreds of casualties and prisoners, they saw the Ghibellines come out on top. On August 31, Montecatini also surrendered. The following year Uguccione was forced to flee and took his place Castruccio Castracani of Antelminelli. The latter became first lord of Lucca, Pisa and then was able to extend its power in Tuscany more and more. In 1323 Castruccio attempted to take control of one of the strongholds of Florence, Fucecchio, but was forced to hurt
retreat, he began a slow but inexorable recovery of Florentine power. In the centuries after the evolutions and the guerrillas continued in the sixteenth Valdinievole but we have to wait to find Montecatini direct protagonist of an important episode. In 1530, at the foot of Montecatini was provided to contain the thermal baths in tubs, which had assumed the names of "Medici" or "round", and "blackbirds" or "mange". The area was, however, remained unhealthy because of the stagnation of the waters and local entrepreneurs had joined the foreign ones; Thanks to the Grand Duke Leopold, who built the channels for the disposal of water, the territory was recovered, also to facilitate the use of the thermal springs built of establishments: Canopy 1779 Regal Bath Terme Leopoldine 1773 and 1775. Another war saw Montecatini again at the center of a dispute, it began in 1554 and had as protagonists on the one hand and on the other Cosimo de 'Medici Pietro Strozzi respectively representatives of Florence and Siena Hispanic alliance with French alliance. Cosimo wanted to conquer Siena to extend their territory, Siena and the response of the June 11, 1554 set off to conquer the Valdinievole. Pietro Strozzi conquered the valley gradually but inexorably, causing the retreat of the Spanish-Medici towards Pistoia, and so on June 21 of the same year also Montecatini was occupied with only one hundred and fifty horses Franco-Siena. Montecatini did not object, because a certain Cornelio Bentivoglio, preceded the Strozzi spreading the news that he was a liberator. Montecatini once impregnable fortress poured now in poor condition caused by the degradation and the hardships incurred during the centuries of battles. So when the doctors with their troops returned to the attack Montecatini fell under the Medici who plundered mercilessly taking away even doors and windows. But Cosimo not happy and full of resentment for Montecatini that before she had left conquer without resistance and then he fought not to return under the rule of the Medici, ordered him to "sfasciarla from the ground up, " and so for days eight hundred men attacked furiously against walls, towers and houses, were saved from destruction only one hundred and sixty houses, three convents, the palace of the Podesta and the Palace of Justice (for more information about what remains today of the Castle of Montecatini Alto Montecatini see History).
The centuries passed more or less quiet until you get to the beginning of the twentieth century, more precisely 1905, when what was once a small village at the foot of the hill of Montecatini became "Bagni di Montecatini". This name, however, had no luck, and it was later changed to the current one. At the beginning of the century the tourist offer was perfected and diversified. The hotels were grown in number and quality, was also a need to combine the care the fun, relaxation,
the sport. They were therefore arisen trendy restaurants, theaters, night clubs, a casino and celebrities began to frequent the city. Between the late nineteenth and early twentieth century was easy to meet, in the tree-lined streets, in parks or local figures such as Giuseppe Verdi, Pietro Mascagni, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Trilussa, Beniamino Gigli and Luigi Pirandello. Thanks to them Montecatini became a meeting point of international renown: you are discussing politics, business is concluded. His fame grew to the point that, in 1926, seventy-five thousand well-recorded attendance, a considerable sum for the time. You get to today Montecatini has had good times and periods less happy as all Italian cities and tourist in Italy, by a period not exactly wonderful it is coming out now, is recovering because (as demonstrated by the fact that you are reading these historical notes) is adapting to a changing world faster than ever before, and he is doing through the internet and the cooperation of all its citizens and those like you who come to visit it by increasing the incentive to bring it back to the splendor of the early 20.

The typical dish. The recipes of the holidays in Montecatini Terme.

The delicacies of the traditional Tuscan cuisine enhance the taste of the customers with simple and genuine products among which the olive oil, the Sorana beans, pecorino cheese made with raw milk, chestnut flour, just to name a few (think that in the province of Pistoia there are fewer than 92 typical products from the Traditional, the DOC, the DOCG, the PDO, PGI and the IGT and 44 festivals are held throughout the year dedicated to them). The "Chocolate Valley" in the heart of Tuscany.
The art of artisan chocolate is the Valdinievole a place not only to discover for its natural wealth and artichettoniche, but all to enjoy and a favorite destination for food lovers around the world! Right here you will concentrate Chocolate Artisans of international renown, such as Slip, De Bondt, Catinari, Mannori, Corsini, La Molina, just to name a few. Artists who experience the taste combinations always giving new shape to the excellent quality that distinguishes them. Between the sacred and the profane...from the host to the Brigidino.
The Brigidini are a typical dessert of Lamporecchio, one of the municipalities of Valdinievole; greedy and brittle wafers made of sugar, flour, eggs and liquid essence of anise (but also the seeds are fine). Are typical of the specialty fairs, instantly prepared thanks to a special machine and sold in clear bags are great eaten hot! Legend has it that the recipe was invented by the nuns devoted to Santa Brigida, who gave it the name.
The tradition of Montecatini in a waffle unmistakable flavor!
It has not really been to Montecatini Terme without having tasted one of these fantastic waffles with ice cream or whipped cream with so much! It 'sa recipe really ingenious two-disc compact but brittle wafers stuffed with chopped almonds and sugar Puglia. They are also excellent by themselves, but can be accompanied with tea, hot chocolate or vin santo.
The Sorana bean: a true vocation.
It 'a typical product of Swiss Pescia and has its own characteristics to the soil in which it is grown, the so-called "ghiareto" rich alluvial soil of sand and gravel along the stream of Pescia, but you can find it in " vineyard "or" hill " (as they say in Tuscany). The months of August and September for the collection, by hand, after which they are left dry in the sun for 3/4 days. They are then packaged with the addition of peppercorns, valerian roots or leaves of laurel. Try them to cook in the crock fiasco or directly in a corner of the fireplace as they once did, and assaggiatene the tasty simplicity even on a slice of bread roasted well.
The autumn flavors: chestnuts.
The Valdinievole hills are full of wild chestnut trees in autumn will transform the landscape, coloring of all shades of gold. And this is precisely the right time to stroll through the forest paths, perhaps with a basket under his arm, and collect these precious fruits encased in prickly shells.
The main ingredient of the cuisine of the poor of our grandparents, chestnut flour is a food of high nutritional value in the kitchen knows how to give a lot of satisfaction: as the chestnut, with cottage cheese or chocolate, and chestnut. Every year, in the villages of the Swiss Pescia, we organize festivals to taste the typical "frugiate", the local roasted chestnuts ("burned") on a pan with a perforated bottom.
The Valdinievole along the streets of the oil and the wine.
Oil and wine are the secret ingredients of good food in Tuscany. And between September and October you can get a taste of just about anywhere. Many mills offer a tasting of the new wine and the oil "novo", showcasing the dishes typical of folk wisdom: Ribollita, beans and especially the "Fettunta", the typical slice of grilled bread, rubbed garlic, salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil olive oil. All accompanied by a good wine, red and fragrant, and complemented by a rustic and genuine.
Among the olive groves and vineyards open onto beautiful roads to go on foot or by bicycle, to find the contact with nature and enjoy of the most authentic Tuscany, a land of ancient and precious fruits.

The Feasts and Anniversaries and Special Events in Montecatini Terme.

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Legends related to Montecatini Terme and characters who have lived there.

There once was a geographic area known as Valdinievole. The ancient Romans called Vallis Nebulae and described her as a territory, partly flat partly mountainous, crossed by streams that delicious, gliding along the sides of wooded hills, were going to get lost nimble and silent between the plane trees, reeds and frogs of an extensive marsh, often shrouded in mist, called Padule.
According to a passage in Genesis, reported in the Dead Sea Scrolls, the creation of the world would come not all at once, as we have always believed, but a bit 'at a time, and would have started (it's amazing!) Right from Valdinievole. In fact, in one of these rolls reads: "Long before the world was created in its entirety, God wanted to experience the goodness of his project, beginning to create the first module of the world in which we live. Egli, a day when you felt particularly inspired, pointing with the index finger of the left hand point of the universe, he said: "Let there be Valdinievole! It was the Valdinievole. "It 's so was born the first" slice "of the world, consisting of marshes and hills which formed at the same time the crown and the source of wealth.
At dawn the next day God, realizing that the Valley was too barren and desolate, he ordered: "Let the waters be filled with fish and birds fly in the sky. So the marsh was filled with large and small fish darting in the water, and birds of the sky by the bright colors that were chasing fast and festive air. " The next day, after having rested, God willed that the plain and the surrounding hills were not only covered with vegetation, but also that you populate all the species of animals that we know. Then, realizing that lacked someone who could appreciate and use the riches created by Him, stooped, picked up a handful of dust from the ground and with it modeled the first valnievolino in the world. He just got up from the ground, looking around exclaimed: "Oh, there fo 'here only in this valley!?" He was born the first grumpy. God heard him and, from "Persona" smart he is, he knew immediately what he needed. So while he was sleeping, he took one rib and with it made a woman who lived with him. She was born Eva-Ni-lina. the first martyr of the story. With this act of creation Valdinievole was over. God, then, seeing that everything was orderly, beautiful and perfect, he decided to complete his work, and so, in this his first creation, he added parts of the world that were still missing. The planet Earth was finally complete.
This is what is known about the biblical and mythological origins of our valley. The story, however, in his cold, bare essentials, provides us with more news, and informs us that the place we live in, by virtue of its beauty and geographical location, was coveted by many people who have come from afar. In fact, it became a territory to conquer not only the Etruscans and the Romans, who aspired to the possession of its resources, but, in a later period, even the Florentines, Pisa and the Lucca who faced each other several times in his flat on its hills to contend for the region with the sword and halberd.
In a document of the late Middle Ages, found in recent days in a gorge of the hills, a chronicler of the place, a certain Aegisthus Sigismund from Buggiano, speaks to us of the inhabitants of Valdinievole: "The people who were leading their lives therein, sapeano skillfully use all the resources that God Almighty had bestowed upon this place, elli et sapeano hunting, fishing, farming et sapeano handle the copious straw of the valley nor the fatturatione of benches, baskets et hats, that no Pisa, Lucca, Florence et facea missing in the house on his own and on his own head. naught de In the sumptuous mansions de la tosca earth was missing a piece of furniture, a furnishings, a design that does not fussono were made from the golden hands of their women very simple, virtuous et belle, so that Michelangelo et Botticelli were accustomed to take inspiration there to paint angels madonnas et. " As we know, Dante Alighieri, who was not of this valley, with transitandovi Uguccione Faggiula, lord of Pisa and Lucca, should exclaim: "After the hell of Florentia, here is the paradise that I go 'looking' And while you quenched the purest spring water in the hills of Buggiano, he began to write the well-known verse: "O dear, sweet or source under the mountain / / which of greenery and flowers if 'adorned, / / ??do' it my understanding, in on the forehead, / / ??sing of love for my beloved. "
In the following centuries, the history of the whole valley was an alternation of periods of war and peace, of subjection and autonomy, of crisis and prosperity, but in all circumstances, the villagers never strayed their identity or lost the ability to adapt to changing times, as is attested by the cyclopean work performed to drain its marshes, the construction of the wonderful spa resort of Montecatini Terme, the prestigious Swiss Pescia paper mills, from greenhouses built here and there in the Valley and the many footwear industries Monsummano Terme much work that gave even the immigrants came from southern Italy. However, the changes that risked undermining the integrity and the identity of its inhabitants were the ones who were involved in the late twentieth century when foreign populations declined from Eastern Europe, Africa, South America and even from faraway China, "invaded" this place, occupying sidewalks, squares and markets that ended up as commercial spaces of fake products. And the valnievolino, once again, proved himself to know how to adapt to a changing world and to be able to fraternize with the new foreign as well as centuries before had made with the Romans, the French, the Pisan and Florentine masters of the invaders and ended Valdinievole with becoming a constituent and integral.
At this point the story, or rather the story of the Valdinievole stops and is lost in the mists of time, leaving each of us the freedom to imagine when, where and how they lost track of him.
Legend has it that the Creator of the universe, having noticed that the planet Earth was in danger and no longer able to provide safe shelter to the inhabitants of the Valdinievole, has been ordered by a host of angels to wrap it in a huge white sheet and to transport in a constellation of our galaxy (it seems to be the Constellation of the Swan), to give life to other worlds similar to the one around which He had originally created the Valdinievole. Now I valnievolini would live there happily to enjoy the wonders of their Valley no longer illuminated by the rays of the sun tired but those far more warm and bright of a star situated 450 light years from our solar system.

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The secrets of the palaces or the characters who inhabited Montecatini Terme.

The Clock Tower of Montecatini Alto
The human presence in the area of ??current Montecatini Terme is very old. Probably since Paleolithic times, the region was frequented by hunters traveling, but it is only since the Mesolithic that many settlements are well-represented, especially in the hills of Montecatini Valdinievole which is the largest town.
At the beginning of the fourteenth century on the edge of Valdinievole appeared a new power: Florence. The Florentines first thing in those weakened until their arrival had been the dominating power of the place, Siena and Arezzo, Florence but just as he was about to realize his plans of domination, in the northwest region of a revolt of the Ghibellines in the early years of 1300 was able to slow down this process. At the head of the revolt there was Uguccione Faggiola, which in 1312 became the imperial vicar and master of Pisa and Lucca, Florence directly threatened. The war was inevitable given that such conflict depended on the domain of the entire region Tuscany.
The decisive year was 1315 Uguccione attempted to besiege Montecatini, which is considered a strategic stronghold, but thanks to its excellent location and helping allies in Florence, attempting to siege failed. On August 29, under the walls of Montecatini there was the decisive battle. The army Guelph (Fiorentini and allies) was taken by surprise by the Ghibelline Uguccione were thousands of human casualties and prisoners.
The following year Uguccione was forced to flee and took his place Castruccio Castracani of Antelminelli. The latter became first lord of Lucca, Pisa and then was able to extend its power in Tuscany more and more. In 1323 Castruccio attempted to take control of one of the strongholds of Florence, Fucecchio, but was forced to retire hurt, and so began a slow but steady recovery of Florentine power, which came to dominate the city of Montecatini.
In 1530, at the foot of Montecatini was provided to build some suitable tanks to contain the already known thermal baths, which had assumed the names of "Medici" or "round", and "blackbirds" or "mange".
Another war saw Montecatini again at the center of a dispute, it began in 1554 and had as protagonists on the one hand Cosimo I de 'Medici and the other representatives respectively Pietro Strozzi of Florence and Siena Hispanic alliance with French alliance. On 21 June of the same year Montecatini was occupied by Siena. Montecatini actually not opposed to such employment, because some Cornelio Bentivoglio, preceded the Strozzi spreading the news that he was a liberator.
Montecatini once impregnable fortress poured now in poor condition caused by the degradation and the hardships incurred during the centuries of battles. So when the Medici returned to the attack with their troops Montecatini fell under the Medici who plundered mercilessly taking away even doors and windows. Cosimo not happy and full of resentment for Montecatini that before she had left conquer without resistance and then he fought not to return under the dominion of the Medici, ordered him to "sfasciarla from the ground up, " and so for days eight hundred men attacked furiously against the walls, towers and houses, were saved from destruction only one hundred and sixty houses, three convents, the palace of the Podesta and the Palace of Justice.
The area was, however, remained unhealthy because of the stagnation of the waters (of the Padule). Local entrepreneurs were joined by foreign ones, which under the impetus of the Grand Duke Leopold, built channels for the disposal of water and the land was reclaimed, and to facilitate the use of the hot springs became popular build plants: Canopy, 1779, Bathroom Regio 1773 the Terme Leopoldine 1775.
A spa
The centuries passed more or less quiet until you get to the beginning of the twentieth century, more precisely 1905, when what was once a small village at the foot of the hill of Montecatini became "Bagni di Montecatini". This name, however, had no luck, and it was later changed to the current one, "Montecatini Terme".
In the same years at the turn of the twentieth century the tourist offer was perfected and diversified. The hotels were grown in number and quality, was also a need to combine the care the fun, relaxation and sport. They were therefore arisen trendy restaurants, theaters, night clubs, a casino and celebrities began to frequent the city. In fact, between the late nineteenth and early twentieth century was easy to meet, in the tree-lined streets, in parks or on the premises of the city, people like Giuseppe Verdi, Pietro Mascagni, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Trilussa, Beniamino Gigli and Luigi Pirandello.
Thanks to these celebrities Montecatini became a real meeting point of international fame: you were discussing politics, business is concluded. His fame grew to the point that, in 1926 recorded a 75. 000 admissions to non-residents, a considerable sum for the time.

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