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Palazzo Pretorio and Historical Archive

Villas and palaces

The Palazzo Pretorio of Serravalle Pistoiese, once a center of justice, now preserves historical memory in its municipal archive.

Church of San Pietro

Churches

The church of San Pietro in Casalguidi, steeped in history and legend, preserves Renaissance masterpieces, an ancient organ, and memories of centuries-old religious traditions.

Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Churches

The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Ponte di Serravalle, with its rose window and painted stained glass, is a place of faith and tradition.

Former Oratory of the Compagnia della Vergine Assunta

Monuments

A masterpiece of late 14th-century Pistoian painting, the building serves as a captivating museum and representative space.

Romea Strata

Ways

The Via Romea Strata passes through Serravalle Pistoiese on the Pistoia-San Baronto stage, part of the ancient medieval route that led pilgrims to Rome.

Cammino di San Jacopo

Ways

On the Way of San Jacopo, Serravalle Pistoiese offers a unique viewpoint: from the Barbarossa Tower, you can see both the beginning and the end of the route.

Podestà Palace

Villas and palaces

Built in the 16th century, it became the seat of the Podestà. Now a private residence, it preserves 16th-century features, including a rusticated portal and historic coats of arms.

Gabella Gate

Monuments

The Gabella Gate of Serravalle leads to the ancient customs post. Built in the 14th century, it features a round arch and connects the ancient walls to the New Fortress.

Church of Saints Marcello and Lucia

Churches

Built between the 16th and 17th centuries, the Church of Saints Marcello and Lucia stands on the site of a pre-existing castle chapel dedicated to Saint Lucia.

New Fortress

Monuments

Built after the 1302 siege, the New Fortress of Serravalle became a Lucchese stronghold against Florence. It features walls with towers, remains of walkways, and a water cistern.

Church of Saints Philip and James

Churches

Founded in 1159, the church has been altered over time. The Romanesque façade and perimeter walls remain from the original structure.

Old Fortress and Barbarossa Tower

Monuments

Built in the 12th century, the fortress guarded the pass between Pistoia and Lucca. A tower over 40 meters high remains, once a strategic outpost.

Church of Saint Michael the Archangel

Churches

Among the oldest in Serravalle, the church retains its intact apse, an excellent example of 12th-13th century Romanesque architecture.

Church of Saint Stephen

Churches

Founded in the early 13th century, the Church of Saint Stephen, with its simple facade and tall bell tower, evokes an ancient medieval past.

Spazio Zero – Contemporary Art

Spazio Zero, founded in 2020 in Casalguidi, is an exhibition center dedicated to promoting contemporary art and aesthetic research.