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Montecatini
terme is situated at the outern limits of the appenines, WEST OF THE
Serravalle Pistoiese and it occupies the central part of the Valdinievole.
Montecatini is a city that from the beginning has expanded around its major richness.
The thermal waters sprang up spontaneously from the ground. The entire
structure of the city has been organised in such a way that it is in complete
harmony with nature, this way the visitors of Montecatini can relax, walking
along the streets or in the parks that surround the 9 thermal resourts:
Tettuccio, Excelsior, Regina, salute, Tamerici, Redi, Torretta, Leopoldine
and Grocco. The presence of a number of famous persons also added to the
luster of montecatini terme: Verdi, rossini, Leoncavallo, Puccini and
Mascagni. The waters of Montecatini Terme are mainly beneficient for the
liver and the digestive system. The park of the
Panteraie, although it does not make part of the spas has been created
around a "life route" (guided gym excercises
in the park), medical walks, a bar service and restaurant. Montecatini is a
tourist city that offers many recreation possibilities. For those who love
sport or who love to attend sport-activities, it is the ideal place while
its facilities are of a great variety: from the race-course where
international competitions are being held, to bow-shooting, golf and mainly
basketball. For those who adore shopping however, Montecatini has a wide
variety of shops. From the artisan corner-shop till
the prestigeous boutique. Montecatini can guarantee you evening recreation,
one can you to restaurants where the mot delicious typical tuscan dishes are
being served, one can listen to life music and go to discothčque. In
Montecatini you can also take the funicular railway that connects
Montecatini terme with Montecatini Alto., an ancient village that dates from
the year 1000. The funicular railway has been created in 1850, is still
functioning perfect, and has a characteristic style thanks to the use of the
original cars and wooden interior. Montecatini Alto offers the possibility
to its viitors for a walk in an ancient village and at the same time
offering all the conveniences of a modern city.Montecatini
si trova nelle estreme propaggini appenniniche ad ovest di Serravalle
Pistoiese ed occupa la parte centrale della Valdinievole.
 

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