Guidebook for Montecatini Terme
Entertainment & Activities
The Zoological Gardens of Pistoia is located about 15 minutes driving from the villa in the beautiful hills around Pistoia and in a wooded area of 75,000m²; The Zoo is home to over 600 animals, including about 65 species of mammals, 40 species of birds and 30 species of reptiles.
The majestic jaguar, the mighty polar bear, the agile Rothschild’s giraffe, the enormous reticulated python and the rare Madagascan ring-tailed lemur are just some of the animals to be found in the zoo. New plans to make the zoo even more attractive and interesting will soon be underway. The management intends to make it a leading conservation centre for endangered species and for environmental study. A day at the zoo is undoubtedly a unique opportunity to experience the animal world at close range.
102 locals recommend
Zoo of Pistoia
160/A Via Pieve a CelleThe Zoological Gardens of Pistoia is located about 15 minutes driving from the villa in the beautiful hills around Pistoia and in a wooded area of 75,000m²; The Zoo is home to over 600 animals, including about 65 species of mammals, 40 species of birds and 30 species of reptiles.
The majestic jaguar, the mighty polar bear, the agile Rothschild’s giraffe, the enormous reticulated python and the rare Madagascan ring-tailed lemur are just some of the animals to be found in the zoo. New plans to make the zoo even more attractive and interesting will soon be underway. The management intends to make it a leading conservation centre for endangered species and for environmental study. A day at the zoo is undoubtedly a unique opportunity to experience the animal world at close range.
The Pinocchio’s Park, just 20 minutes far from the villa, lies in Collodi’s old village which has remained that of a century ago. It still hosts its characteristic group of houses that are nestled in the hills behind the Villa Garzoni and its scenic eighteenth century garden. It was here that the writer Collodi, (Carlo Lorenzini) spent his childhood. This is the place where the imaginary adventures of Pinocchio originated.
181 locals recommend
Pinocchio Park
SP35The Pinocchio’s Park, just 20 minutes far from the villa, lies in Collodi’s old village which has remained that of a century ago. It still hosts its characteristic group of houses that are nestled in the hills behind the Villa Garzoni and its scenic eighteenth century garden. It was here that the writer Collodi, (Carlo Lorenzini) spent his childhood. This is the place where the imaginary adventures of Pinocchio originated.
The bridge, one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world, was built almost one century ago as a shortcut for workers who had to cross the valley and the Lima stream. Opened in 1922 it’s 220 meters long and its highest point is 40 meters. It is made with steel cables anchored to rocks by heavy chains, with side tie rods that make it more secure and it is just less than a meter wide.
34 locals recommend
Ponte Sospeso di San Marcello Pistoiese
195 Via AnghiariThe bridge, one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world, was built almost one century ago as a shortcut for workers who had to cross the valley and the Lima stream. Opened in 1922 it’s 220 meters long and its highest point is 40 meters. It is made with steel cables anchored to rocks by heavy chains, with side tie rods that make it more secure and it is just less than a meter wide.