Quarrata, Commune in Province of Pistoia, Italy
Description
Quarrata is a commune in the Province of Pistoia that spreads across hilly terrain at the base of the Montalbano hills. The area is divided into several residential neighborhoods scattered throughout the landscape, forming the modern structure of the municipality.
History
The name comes from Roman times, derived from 'quadrata', referring to the geometric land parcels the Romans created for systematic territorial organization. This systematic division of land shaped the region's fundamental structure for centuries.
Culture
The town maintains connections to Tuscan traditions through local festivals and religious processions that shape community life. These customs show how residents keep their historical roots alive in modern times.
Practical
The town center provides access to shops and services, while remaining well-connected to the surrounding larger cities. Florence and Pistoia are both easily accessible, making day trips to more well-known cultural destinations convenient.
Did you know?
Villa La Magia, a medieval building, was converted into a hunting lodge for the Medici family in the 16th century and remains the area's most important architectural monument. The estate shows how the Medici used this rural region for their leisure.
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Villa La Magia
986 m
Chiesa di San Baronto
5.4 km
San Bartolomeo
1.7 km
Fattoria di Capezzana
2.8 km
Villa La Costaglia
1.1 km
San Pietro (Casalguidi)
5.7 km
Propositura di Santa Maria Assunta
649 m
San Michele Arcangelo
2.6 km
Santi Filippo e Giacomo
3.9 km
San Pietro a Seano
3.4 km
San Giorgio (Porciano)
5.6 km
San Michele Arcangelo a Vignole
2.6 km
Santa Maria Assunta
2 km
Santi Simone e Giuda Taddeo a Santallemura
499 m
Santo Stefano
2.7 km
San Giovanni Evangelista
3.7 km
San Germano
3.8 km
Santi Maria e Clemente
2.7 kmOratorio di San Sebastiano
4.8 km
Santo Stefano
3.1 km
Monumento ai caduti di Quarrata
270 m
Monumento a Franco Ballerini
6 km
Sala Polivalente Mario Francini
5.9 km
Via San Biagio
5.7 km
Monumenti ai Caduti (Casalguidi)
5.8 km
Biblioteca Comunale Eden
5.8 km
Area Sportiva Franco Ballerini
6 km
Museo Casa di Zela
2.3 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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