Montecatini Terme is located in the heart of Tuscany between Florence and Pisa and is one of Italy's most famous spa towns renowned for the natural healing property of its waters. It's a relatively young city which developed between 1800 and 1900 even though the first spa buildings were built already during the 15 th. Century. During the era of the powerful Florentine Medici family Montecatini was part of their huge land properties. Many public and private buildings were built in the charming Liberty Stile.

Montecatini Terme is a charming small town with nice shops and plenty of visitors coming to drink the healthy water, relax, eat good food and stroll around in the beautiful parks taking a coffee on one of the nice outdoor cafés. The location make Montecatini a prefect starting point for excursions to various art cities like Florence, Pisa and Lucca and to some of Italys famous wine districts like Chianti and Montecarlo.

Montecatini Alto is a lovely little hilltop village with a splendid view over the lowland, joined to the Montecatini Terme by a historical red funicular railway. The charming medieval village is the original Montecatini settlement and on the delightful Piazza Giusti there are nice bars and restaurants.