I just set myself up on twitter. Now the verbose me is undergoing the shock of squeezing thoughts into few characters.
This “downsizing” has led me to think about short short videos. So I made one with a clip I had taken in Pistoia, a video caress of the flanks of its typically Tuscan black and white striped Duomo with a twist and a message.
The point of this is to show you that the medieval center of Pistoia, as lovely as it is, suffers the modern ills of any city. But you should really visit it and go underground. It’s amazing.
How to Visit the City and Duomo of Pistoia
Pistoia is a historic city in Tuscany that’s sometimes called Little Florence because of its concentration of medieval architecture, art, and museums, although it sees far fewer tourists. The beautiful main square, Piazza del Duomo, has several interesting monuments and seven museums that can be visited in the area, including the Cathedral Museum itself. If there’s not enough to see on ground level, visitors can also climb the bell tower for great views or visit Underground Pistoia under the Ceppo Hospital.
Pistoia was designated the 2017 Italian Capital of Culture… Read More: Pistoia, Tuscany Guide
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