Pescia

Known as the "City of Flowers" of Tuscany, Pescia is a peaceful stop on the Cammino di San Jacopo, nestled in the Valdinievole, between Lucca and Pistoia.

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Pescia, an enchanting town in the Tuscan countryside of the Valdinievole region, is a pleasant stop on the Cammino di San Jacopo. Known as "The City of Flowers" for its important market and flower production, especially key lime flowers, it offers pilgrims a colorful setting and a tranquil atmosphere. The city is divided by the river Pescia, with a medieval historic center on one bank and the cathedral area on the other. Pilgrims can enjoy a stroll through the Plaza Mazzini and discover its churches and palaces. For walkers, it represents the beauty of rural Tuscany and the interior, a rest from monumental cities. The route that passes through this area winds through hills, olive groves, and nurseries. With basic services for pilgrims, it is a stop that allows them to replenish their strength and enjoy the hospitality of a city living at a slower pace, before continuing on to the monumental Lucca.

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St. John in Tuscany

Pistoia - Pescia

35.00 km 11.67 h Alta

From: Pistoia

To: Pescia

Pescia - Lucca

33.00 km 11.00 h Alta

From: Pescia

To: Lucca

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