Villa Mario is located on the gentle and rolling Tuscan hills, in the vicinity of Pistoia close to Florence, in one of the most convenient position of all Tuscany.
Thanks to its convenient position, you're provided with easy access to the main cultural and artistic attractions such as Firenze, Siena, Pistoia, Lucca and Pisa.
Florence is half an hour away and so is Vinci (birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci), under two hours you can reach the historic city of Siena and the village of San Gimignano going through the breath taking "Chianti valley".
Only 10 miles to reach the world famous spa town of Montecatini Terme, well known for the waters which cure digestive problems and mud bath used for the cure of rheumatism.
1 hour away you reach one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, the very famous Versilia coast where are the towns of Forte dei Marmi, Lido di Camaiore and Viareggio, famous also for it's winter Carnival. Under two hours you reach the famous Gulf of Tigullio and the incredible Portofino " Santa Margherita. In 1 hour you are away from the city of Bologna, half an hour to reach the hills of Porretta Terme, town famous for curing respiratory diseases with its water.
The villa is at only 3 miles far from Pistoia city centre where restaurants, bars and every kind of stores can be found. Pistoia is a small medieval jewel that is worth the pain to know because there are ancient churches, museums and works of art.
Don't forget a sightseeing in the historic centre of Pistoia with its Cathedral, Baptistery and "Campanaria" Tower as well as the Town Council and Mayor palaces of the 12th and 13th century is highly recommended.
Not far away from Pistoia departs a cultural itinerary from Carmignano to the Medicean Villas of Artimino, Poggio a Caiano, Castello and Sesto Fiorentino. There are the famous "Medici" villas in Artimino and Poggio a Caiano and Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo. In Vinci can be visited Leonardo's museum, while in Collodi the recreation ground of Pinocchio offers entertainment to the kids.
Modern and contemporary art is offered by the Pecci museum in Prato and by Fabroni Palace in Pistoia. Fattoria di Celle park in Santomato is unique in Italy for its open-air works of art.
In half past an hour you can reach Abetone mount, the most important winter-sports station of the central Italy.
An important thermal center, Montecatini Terme, is reachable driving in few minutes; we suggest you visit the thermal complex "Grotta Giusti", one of the more famous SPA centre in Italy.
Half an hour away you reach a beautiful golf 18 holes course, horsing stables and tennis courts in the vicinity. People interested in nightlife will not remain disappointed because in the surroundings theatres, discotheques, cinema and night clubs can be found. There are many wine tours in the sourrounding area, beyond that in Chiantishire, interesting for wine fans and many wine cellars are opened for the tastings.