San Marcello Pistoiese: Forest, Peaks and Local History
Accommodation in San Marcello Pistoiese
San Marcello Pistoiese and the Foresta del Teso
San Marcello Pistoiese is situated on a hill covered with green forests. The Foresta del Teso extends over 1,915 hectares from Pracchia to San Marcello Pistoiese. The Foresta del Teso consists predominantly of high forest with beech, chestnut and fir trees. The Foresta del Teso is traversed by the Torrente Maresca and is also a hunting ground.
The fauna of the Foresta del Teso includes red deer, fallow deer, roe deer, wild boar and mouflon. In winter, many hikers explore the snow-covered paths of the Foresta del Teso on snowshoes. When snowshoeing, you move on foot across snow. The broader surface area of snowshoes can reduce sinking into loose snow cover. Unlike skis, snowshoes are not used for descending, but for walking on snow.
Peaks and Waterfall in the Surrounding Area
The summit of Monte Tagliola is located in the immediate vicinity of San Marcello Pistoiese. The summit of Cesto del Lupo is also located in the immediate vicinity of San Marcello Pistoiese. The summit of le Piaggete is likewise located in the immediate vicinity of San Marcello Pistoiese. The Cascate del Dardagna waterfall is located in the area surrounding San Marcello Pistoiese.
Church and Fountain in San Marcello Pistoiese
The Chiesa di San Marcello received the relic of Santa Celestina in 1731. According to Canon Alberto Mazzanti, the Pieve or Chiesa di San Marcello is said to have already been mentioned in a document in 998 as “curtem de Marcillo”. Three years later, in 1001, the Pieve or Chiesa di San Marcello was associated with the designation “curtem de Marcillo” in a deed of donation from the archive of the cathedral chapter of Pistoia.
The Fontana di Port'Arsa is a public fountain made of pietra serena in the centre of San Marcello Pistoiese and is located in the Piazzetta Port’Arsa. The Fontana di Port'Arsa is believed to date back at least to the 16th century. The year 1893 engraved on the Fontana di Port'Arsa commemorates the fountain’s last relocation.
Other Cultural Destinations in the Regional Area
The Museo dell'Ospedale del Ceppo, a museum, is located in the wider regional area surrounding San Marcello Pistoiese. The Palazzo Fabroni, a palace, is located in the wider regional area surrounding San Marcello Pistoiese. The Museo dell'Antico Ospedale Del Ceppo, a museum, is located in the wider regional area surrounding San Marcello Pistoiese. The Palazzo Panciatichi, a palace, is located in the wider regional area surrounding San Marcello Pistoiese.
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Getting There from Pistoia
From Pistoia, San Marcello Pistoiese can be reached via the SR66/SS66 roads; the distance is 25 km.
For the higher-level travel overview: Pistoia.
