Piteglio
Welcome to San Marcello Piteglio!
We are pleased to introduce you to this beautiful Italian municipality, which was formed in 2017 by the merger of the towns of San Marcello Pistoiese and Piteglio, in the province of Pistoia, Tuscany. With a population of 7609 inhabitants, San Marcello Piteglio is a scattered municipality that offers many tourist attractions and historical monuments. In this article, we will provide you with a brief tour of the area, along with all the practical information you can use to plan your visit.
Discover the geography of San Marcello Piteglio
The municipality is located in a medium seismic zone, with an altitude profile ranging from 342 meters above sea level to a maximum level of 1881 meters. The area falls under the climatic classification E, with 2813 degree days and low atmospheric diffusivity.
A bit of history
The coat of arms and banner of the municipality were granted by decree of the President of the Republic in 2018. The banner is a white cloth with blue borders. Many historical monuments are part of the artistic heritage of San Marcello Piteglio, including the churches of Santa Caterina and San Biagio in Mammiano. In particular, the church of Santa Caterina was built in the seventeenth century and was inaugurated in 1709 by Bishop Carlo Visdomini Cortigiani. The parish of San Marcello was renovated in 1788 by the Bishop of Pistoia and Prato, Scipione de' Ricci. The church of San Lorenzo in Spignana is another must-see destination for lovers of sacred art.
Monuments and places to see
San Marcello Piteglio is full of monuments and places of interest. The suspended bridge of San Marcello Pistoiese is one of the most famous, built in 1922, it is 227 meters long and is located in Mammiano Basso - Le Ferriere. The building of the former Leopoldine Women's Conservatory of Santa Caterina housed primary, middle and vocational schools until the 1950s. The hospital named after Lorenzo Pacini is another historic building which still retains its nineteenth-century façade. The Loggia, built in 1784 by Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo I for travelers and merchants, is another place worth visiting. Palazzo Bucelli and Piccolo Palazzo are two other wonders of civil architecture that can be visited.
Conclusions
We are pleased to have introduced San Marcello Piteglio to all readers. This Tuscan municipality is the perfect place to spend a vacation dedicated to art, history and nature. Don't forget to visit historical monuments and take advantage of the natural beauty that the area offers. If you need more information, do not hesitate to contact us. We wish you a pleasant visit to San Marcello Piteglio!
