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Pescia

Pescia is a comune in the Tuscany region of central Italy, in the province of Pistoia. It lies in the Val di Nievole, near Montecatini Terme, in western Tuscany. The town sits along the Nievole river and is a short distance from the spa town of Montecatini Terme. As of the latest estimates, Pescia has around 20,000 residents.

Historically, the area shows traces of ancient settlement, with growth accelerating in the Middle Ages around

Economy and culture: Pescia has a history rooted in textiles and crafts, but the Nievole valley is

Geography and transport: Pescia is served by a railway station on the Florence–Viareggio line, providing connections

religious
institutions
and
fortifications.
It
developed
as
a
comune
within
the
Florentine
state
and
remained
under
Florentine
rule
for
centuries,
later
becoming
part
of
the
Grand
Duchy
of
Tuscany
and
then
the
Kingdom
of
Italy.
The
historic
center
preserves
medieval
and
Renaissance
architecture.
also
known
for
horticulture
and
plant
nurseries,
which
have
been
important
to
the
local
economy.
The
area
today
hosts
small
industries
and
agricultural
activities,
with
a
landscape
of
hills
and
cultivated
fields
surrounding
the
town.
Cultural
life
centers
on
churches,
palaces
in
the
historic
core,
and
local
festivals
and
markets.
to
Florence,
Lucca,
and
the
coast.
Road
links
connect
it
to
neighboring
towns
in
the
province
of
Pistoia
and
beyond.