Exhibitions in Pistoia and the Pistoia Mountains
Art and culture
Consult the list of exhibitions in Pistoia and the Pistoia Mountains: current shows, upcoming openings, and permanent collections in museums across the area.
Pistoia
Art and culture
Pistoia, Italian Book Capital
Art and culture
More than 1,500 events, innovative projects and initiatives for all ages turn the city into an open cultural laboratory for everyone.
Pistoia
Looking out for Castagno di Piteccio’s works of art
Art and culture
To wander about Castagno is a continuous surprise each and every time you come here! This little but large place is always a work in progress.
Pistoia
Not only the Joust of the Bear: a July full of traditions
Taste
On 25th July, Pistoia celebrates its Patron Saint with traditions, processions in historical costumes and the iconic Giostra dell'Orso – the Joust of the Bear.
Pistoia
Pistoia Blues Festival: all that you could wish to know about it
Art and culture
Discover the programme of the 45th edition of the Pistoia Blues Festival 2026: a summer of live music in the heart of Pistoia, featuring leading international artists on the stage in Piazza del Duomo.
Pistoia
A summer of festivals: events you can’t miss
Art and culture
From blues to jazz, experimental guitar to soul: a quick guide to summer music festivals in Pistoia, Serravalle Pistoiese, and the Pistoia Mountains.
San Marcello Piteglio, Serravalle Pistoiese, Pistoia, Agliana
Street art in Pistoia and the Pistoia Mountains
Art and culture
Street art in Pistoia and the Montagna Pistoiese has been reinterpreted with a modern, personal touch. Here’s a guide to the key artists behind these works.
Pistoia, San Marcello Piteglio
The zebra-striped churches of Pistoia
Art and culture
In Pistoia, some churches still stand out today for their green-and-white facades, a distinctive feature that has become emblematic of the city.
Pistoia
Pistoia: a city of records
Art and culture
Amid unique landmarks, rare works of art, and long-standing events, Pistoia and its Mountain reveal remarkable records—some well-known, others yet to be discovered.
Pistoia, San Marcello Piteglio
The village of proverbs: Lagacci
Art and culture
A tiny village, lying on the border between Tuscany and Emilia Romagna, is sprinkled and scattered with proverbs, a depositary of ancient wisdom yet which is still relevant today.
Sambuca Pistoiese