Montecatini Val di Cecina -
A powerful tower, the ancient resi dence of the Belforti family,
dominates over Montecatini Val di Cecina and the surrounding
territory.
The village shows all the typical characteristics
of the medieval settlement grown up around the buildings representing
the political and religious power: the Palazzo Pretorio with
a cross-vault porch and the 14th century Church of S. Biagio.
The landscape around Montecatini Val di Cecina offers precious
glimpses of a rare beauty with its woods full of wildlife
and charming little villages like Castel Querceto, surrounded
by thick woods, with the Romanesque Parish Church of Saint
John, and La Sassa, situated on a hill overlooking a vast
scenery that goes from Volterra to the Thyrrenian coast, with
its old houses embracing the Tower and the Church of Saint
Martin.And finally the villages of Casaglia and Gello, and
the old copper mine in the outskirts of Montecatini, known
since the times of the Etruscans.
Where is Montecatini Val di Cecina: is located in
the east of Pisa, on the border with the province of Siena.
How to reach Montecatini Val di Cecina: From Pisa,
direction east Florence, take the SGC. Exit Pontedera and
follow direction for S439 Volterra, after about 30 Km you
will find a sign for Montecatini val di Cecina
Nearby: Visit Volterra, San Gimignano
Distances: Pisa 60 Km - Florence 94 Km - Livorno 60
Km - Siena 90 Km -
Correct name is Montecatini Val di Cecina
Common mistakes are Montecantini, Montecalini, Montecattini,
Cicina, Ceccina, Cecinna
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Montecatini Val di Cecina
- Pisa - Tuscany Italy
Montecatini Val di Cecina 
