Discover San Marcello Pistoiese

Located in upper Tuscany, the municipality of San Marcello is the main center of the Pistoia mountains, thanks to its views of incomparable beauty. Located at a height of 624 meters, it has 7,000 inhabitants; has a particular history linked to the Europe Metals or SMI industry as known here, which for over a century has exploited this territory as the site for its factories; closed today it has forced San Marcello to reinvent itself, rediscovering its tourist-naturalistic vocation, dormant from the factories. The village boasts a very important history, linked to the great families of the time. The first to occupy the territory were the ancient Ligurians, but at the same time the Romans built a 'castrum' in the same area. The municipality is made up of 10 hamlets and some hamlets, with medieval villages, naturalistic riches, important agricultural productions. Municipality with a very large territory, it is a lively cultural center. In fact, it boasts an astronomical observatory, born in 1990, among the most important and active in Italy, which frequently turns into an educational and educational center for students and simply curious. In the area there are numerous carefully maintained and marked nature trails that allow excursions and walks in absolute safety.