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Metato

Tuscany, Italy · Europe

About Metato

Metato works well as a base: 5 minutes from Avane, 40km from Carrara Marble Quarries.

Metato is a town located in Tuscany, Italy. With a population of 1,911, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Metato 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 Metato to your route.

About Metato

Arena Metato is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of San Giuliano Terme, province of Pisa. The village is the result of the fusion of the two hamlets of Arena (pop. 204) and Metato (pop. 1,911). Arena Metato is about 7 km (4.3 mi) from Pisa and 10 km (6.2 mi) from San

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Metato offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Metato located?

Metato is located in Tuscany, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 43.7735 latitude, 10.3711 longitude.

What is the population of Metato?

Metato has a population of approximately 1,911 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,911
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
43.7735, 10.3711

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Metato

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Leaning Tower of Pisa

World-famous freestanding bell tower known for its unintended four-degree lean, built over 199 years from 1173.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Lucca

A charming Tuscan city encircled by remarkably intact Renaissance walls that now serve as a tree-lined promenade.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Museo Piaggio

The museum dedicated to Vespa and Piaggio in Pontedera, Tuscany, celebrating Italian scooter culture and design.

24 km · about 30 min drive

bridge

Devil's Bridge (Ponte della Maddalena)

A striking medieval humpback bridge arching over the Serchio river at Borgo a Mozzano in the Garfagnana, its improbably steep 11th-century span the stuff of devil-pact legend.

27 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Carrara Marble Quarries

Vast white marble amphitheatres in the Apuan Alps supplied Michelangelo, tourable by 4x4 above Carrara.

40 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Volterra

An ancient Etruscan hilltop town in Tuscany known for its alabaster workshops and Roman theater ruins.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Metato

  • 27 kmDevil's Bridge (Ponte della Maddalena)A striking medieval humpback bridge arching over the Serchio river at Borgo a Mozzano in the Garfagnana, its improbably steep 11th-century span the stuff of devil-pact legend.
  • 62 kmSantuario della Madonna di MonteneroA clifftop sanctuary along the SS1 coastal road in Riomaggiore offering dramatic views over the Cinque Terre coastline.
  • 66 kmCinque Terre Coastal TrailA legendary hiking path connecting all five Cinque Terre villages along dramatic coastal cliffs above the Ligurian Sea.
  • 68 kmCinque Terre Viewpoint (Vernazza)The trail approach to Vernazza reveals one of Italy's most photographed coastal panoramas, with its harbour and church tower.
  • 71 kmAutostrada del SoleItaly's original motorway running from Milan to Naples through Tuscany and past Rome, an icon of postwar Italian engineering.
  • 72 kmPiazzale MichelangeloA panoramic terrace above Florence offering the most iconic sweeping view of the city's skyline with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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