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Dotting the valley north of Pescia are
the old fortified villages called Le Castella, which because
of the unspoilt natural landscape, reminded the Swiss historian
Sismondi of his homeland, Switzerland. It is for this reason
that this area has taken on the name, Svizzera Pesciatina.
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Meting with the guide and visit to:
-Pietrabuona, characteristic village important for its
strategic position. It is also known as "Centro
di documentazione sulla lavorazione della carta." (centre
archive for the paper industry) where we can see how
paper has been produced over the centuries
-Fibbialla
-Aramo
-S. Quirico, the square with its loggia and IX century
church are worth a visit.
-Castelvecchio, the Pieve (church) of SS. Giovanni Battista
and Tommaso represent one of the best examples of architecture
in the valley of Valdinievole
-Vellano, the most important Castle of Svizzera Pesciatina
whose structure is said to have inspired Dante for the
writing of his Purgatory |
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Pistoia
