Pistoia: A Medieval and Contemporary Art Destination
Pistoia, a city in Tuscany with roots tracing back to Roman times, rose to significance in 1140 when Bishop Atto introduced a relic of Saint James, establishing it as a pilgrimage destination. The 'Medioevo a Pistoia' exhibition at the Antico Palazzo dei Vescovi, running until May, highlights artworks from the 12th to the 15th centuries. Key attractions include the Cathedral of San Zeno, the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Corte, and the Ospedale del Ceppo, which boasts a frieze by Della Robbia. The Pistoia Musei system comprises four locations, including Palazzo Fabroni, which features modern art. Esther Klas's work will be displayed at SpazioA gallery starting May 28. Additionally, the Giardino di Cino is an urban initiative, and the Gori Collection is located at the Fattoria di Celle. Dining establishments include Locanda del Capitano del Popolo and Atman at Villa Rospigliosi.
Key facts
- Pistoia gained European importance in 1140 after Bishop Atto brought a relic of Saint James.
- Exhibition 'Medioevo a Pistoia' at Antico Palazzo dei Vescovi runs until May, featuring 12th-15th century art.
- Cathedral of San Zeno houses the silver Altare argenteo di San Jacopo, with work by Filippo Brunelleschi.
- Ospedale del Ceppo has a Della Robbia frieze and the world's smallest anatomical theater.
- The underground path beneath Ospedale del Ceppo is 650 meters long, accessible to disabled and blind visitors.
- Pistoia Musei includes four venues: Antico Palazzo dei Vescovi, Palazzo Buontalenti, Palazzo de' Rossi, and San Salvatore.
- Palazzo Fabroni collection includes works by Mario Nigro, Agenore Fabbri, and Arte Povera.
- Fattoria di Celle's Gori Collection features 80 environmental artworks by Robert Morris, Daniel Buren, and others.
Entities
Artists
- Filippo Brunelleschi
- Giorgio Vasari
- Giovanni Pisano
- Della Robbia family
- Giovanni Baldini
- Giacinto Gimignani
- Mario Nigro
- Agenore Fabbri
- Gualtiero Nativi
- Esther Klas
- Millo
- Robert Morris
- Daniel Buren
- Loris Cecchini
- Mimmo Paladino
- Giuseppe Penone
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Anselm Kiefer
- Stefano Arienti
- Simone Gori
- Tommaso Paloscia
- Igles Corelli
- Marco Cahssai
- Alessio Gai
- Michele Fiesoli
- Federico Gori
- Giuseppe Alleruzzo
- Livia Montagnoli
Institutions
- Antico Palazzo dei Vescovi
- Pistoia Musei
- Palazzo Buontalenti
- Palazzo de' Rossi
- San Salvatore
- Palazzo Fabroni
- SpazioA Gallery
- Spichisi
- Fondazione Caript
- Ecòl
- Fattoria di Celle
- Collezione Gori
- Ferriera Papini
- Ecomusei della provincia
- Castagno di Piteccio
- Locanda del Capitano del Popolo
- BotteGaia
- Baldovino
- Bibendum
- Montuliveto
- Villa Rospigliosi
- Atman
- Artribune
Locations
- Pistoia
- Italy
- Tuscany
- Cathedral of San Zeno
- Battistero di San Giovanni in Corte
- Basilica della Madonna dell'Umiltà
- San Francesco
- San Giovanni Fuorcivitas
- Pieve di Sant'Andrea
- Ospedale del Ceppo
- Piazzetta Sant'Atto
- Vicolo dei Bacchettoni
- Santomato
- Fattoria di Celle
- Montagna Pistoiese
- Maresca
- Castagno di Piteccio
- Lamporecchio
- Villa Rospigliosi