Upper Montecatini
A medieval village to be discovered
Upper Montecatini is pure landscape poetry, a medieval hilltop village in front of the 5-star hotel Montecatini Palace & Spa, representing the most authentic soul of the area.
To visit Montecatini Alto is to take an evocative journey back in time, among cobblestone streets, centuries-old walls a panoramic view that embraces the entire Valdinievole valley.
An important strategic and commercial center in ancient times, Montecatini Alto is characterized by towers, churches and noble palaces that tell its complex history.
Not to be missed is the Montecatini Castle, with its mighty walls and watchtowers; the Church of St. Peter the Apostle, with frescoes and valuable works of art; and Piazzale Giuseppe Giusti, the heart of the village, full of typical bars and restaurants.
From the many terraces and vantage points, finally, the gaze can sweep over the green Tuscan hills to the Pistoia plain and beyond, an unmissable spectacle that deserves more than a photo: sunset in Montecatini Alto is an experience of pure romance to be enjoyed with those you love.
To get to Upper Montecatini we recommend using the historic funicular, an old red train that travels up the hill through woods and olive groves-one of the oldest funiculars in Italy, inaugurated in 1898.
