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Unknown to most people, this small town, a hidden gem on the eastern side of the Montalbano hills, is the most typical, genuine and representative of an ancient Tuscan village. Its origins, very far back in time, date its construction back to the end of the 10th century as a castle or rather as a fortified village, appointed in the following centuries to guard the borders of the free municipality of Pistoia. This ancient walled village is located on the northern slopes of the Montalbano hills on the side that looks east, towards the city of Pistoia at an altitude of 264 meters above sea level.

Beautiful, tranquil place that invites you to linger!👍

San Miniato, city of good cuisine and white truffles, looks from a hill over the plain through which the Arno flows. The monumental palaces prove its grandeur, but all its charm lies in two esplanades formed by the unexpected Prato del Duomo and the square in front of the castle of Emperor Frederick II. The name San Miniato was previously followed by 'al Tedesco' (from the German.), because the city was the Tuscan residence of the German emperors from the 10th century.

Ancient village with a rich historic center worthy of a visit. The capital of the Tuscan truffle

Built on previous Roman settlements, the Castle was a possession of the Guidi Counts attested from the mid-10th century, then sold by them to the Municipality of Pistoia in 1225. Contested several times between the Pistoiesi and the Florentines until 1401 when Pistoia definitively submitted to Florence and Larciano became headquarters of one of the podesterias in which the administration of the territory was divided.

From San Miniato the Francigena starts towards Gambassi Terme. One of the most beautiful stretches of the Tuscan Francigena.

the climb to get there is worth the view

The small village of Cecina is an interesting and very pleasant village of ancient origins, gently lying on the hills of Montalbano, on the slope overlooking the Valdinievole or Val di Nievole. Also known as Castello di Cecina, it is part of the municipality of Larciano and was the southern defensive bulwark of the city of Pistoia.