Gavinana
The town of Gavinana is crowned by extensive chestnut woods, and is a well-known summer holiday destination; the old medieval nucleus of the town is still intact, with is winding little streets leading up to the main square and the old houses with walls made from local stone, their tiny windows and framed doorways embellished in springtime with colourful flowers. The history of the town is linked to a hem: Franceses Ferrucci, a leader of the Florentine Republic militia. On y'August 7530 he led his soldiers in the hard battle against the Imperial troops. Dedicated to this hero who fought until death are the equestrian statue in the central square and the nearby Museo Ferruciano, which displays mementoes of many Italian patriots who honoured Ferrucci during the Fiisorgimento. Also in the piazza, which is a central meeting place and venue for cultural and popular events, stands the old church of Santa Maria Assunta, built in the 12'" century and renovated inside in the 17th century. Inside the church are two valuable 16th century works in glazed terracotta by Benedetto Buglioni, and an exquisite 19th century organ made by the well-known organ-makers Cesare and Luigi Tronci. Along with other historical organs in the mountain churches, this instrument is part ofPistoia's prestigious musical tradition.