cathedral
Florence Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore)
Brunelleschi's magnificent terracotta dome dominates the Florence skyline and remains the largest brick dome ever constructed.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Tuscany, Italy · Europe
Catena works well as a base: 5 minutes from Carmignano, 34km from Passo della Futa.
Catena is a town located in Tuscany, Italy. With a population of 1,542, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Catena sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Catena to your route.
Quarrata is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pistoia in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) west of Florence and about 10 kilometres (6 mi) south of Pistoia.
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Catena is located in Tuscany, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 43.8425 latitude, 11.0166 longitude.
Catena has a population of approximately 1,542 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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cathedral
Brunelleschi's magnificent terracotta dome dominates the Florence skyline and remains the largest brick dome ever constructed.
21 km · about 25 min drive
historic highway
Italy's original motorway running from Milan to Naples through Tuscany and past Rome, an icon of postwar Italian engineering.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Medieval stone arch bridge in Florence famous for the shops built along it, spanning the Arno River since 1345.
21 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Italy's foremost art gallery, housing the greatest collection of Renaissance art including Botticelli's Birth of Venus.
21 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A panoramic terrace above Florence offering the most iconic sweeping view of the city's skyline with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.
22 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
Ferrari-owned circuit in a green Tuscan valley, host of the Italian MotoGP. Its 1.1 km start straight and fast sweepers make it one of the most beautiful racetracks in the world.
33 km · about 40 min drive
mountain pass
A flowing 903 m Apennine pass on the SS65 between Bologna and Florence, a beloved stage of the historic Mille Miglia route and a weekend pilgrimage for Italian drivers and riders.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
The museum dedicated to Vespa and Piaggio in Pontedera, Tuscany, celebrating Italian scooter culture and design.
37 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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