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Pistoia

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Pistoia is a historic city in Italy known for its medieval architecture and religious buildings, including notable structures like the octagonal San Giovanni in Corte Baptistery and the Basilica of Our Lady of Humility. The city matters as a significant example of Italian cultural and architectural heritage, with landmarks that reflect its importance during the medieval period.

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Italian comune.name: Pistoia
Italian comune.official_name: Città di Pistoia
Italian comune.image_skyline: Pistoia Cathedral facade and bell tower 01.jpg
Italian comune.image_caption: Pistoia Cathedral with bell tower
Italian comune.image_flag: Flag of Pistoia.svg
Italian comune.image_shield: Coat of Arms of Pistoia.svg
Italian comune.image_map: Map of comune of Pistoia (province of Pistoia, region Tuscany, Italy).svg
Italian comune.map_caption: Pistoia within the Province of Pistoia
Italian comune.region: Tuscany
Italian comune.province: Pistoia (PT)
Italian comune.frazioni: see list
Italian comune.mayor_party

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History
Geography
Government
Culture
Main sights
Piazza del Duomo
Religious buildings
Others
Sport
Transportation
Buses
Train
Notable residents
International relations
Twin towns - sister cities
See also
References
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Pistoia (; ) is a city and comune in the Italian region of Tuscany, the capital of a province of the same name, located about north-west of Florence and is crossed by the Ombrone Pistoiese, a tributary of the River Arno. It is a typical Italian medieval city, and it attracts many tourists, especially in the summer. The city is famous throughout Europe for its plant nurseries.