Inside Montecatini Terme, Italy - Tuscany

We think Montecatini Terme doesn’t get the recognition it deserves! This small Tuscan town is a great hub for exploring the region and its many storied locales, including the Renaissance home of Florence (just a 1-hour train ride away) and the walled town of Lucca (only 30 minutes by train).

Once a relaxing retreat for the Medici family and a famous spa town for Italian luminaries like Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini, Montecatini Terme remains a worthwhile destination. We spent our time exploring the stately Terme Tettuccio, where you can drink the healing waters of the area, walking through the verdant Parco delle Terme, and hiking up to Montecatini Alto, the town’s historical hilltop center.

We spent a lot of time exploring this underrated gem and really grew to love it—for its history and music, food and spas, lush green spaces and bustling shopping areas. In this video, get to know the ins and outs of Montecatini Terme and why you may want to add it to your Tuscany travels.