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Pistoia is a Roman-era city that was designated as the capital of Italian culture for 2017, located approximately 30 kilometers northwest of Florence.
The charming city has been dubbed as the “city of enchanted stone” by a number of Italian poets and is known for the beautiful historic buildings set around its Piazza del Duomo, including its silver-altared Cathedral of San Zeno.
Several museums are housed within the 11th-century Palazzo dei Vescovi, while some of the city’s oldest religious buildings are located in the Piazza della Sala. Cultural events held throughout the year include the city’s annual blues festival, held in July, and its Medieval-style Giostra dell’Orso tournament.
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