Discover Stia: Center, Museums and Mountains

Along the banks of the Torrente Staggia, near its confluence with the Arno, Stia preserves characteristic sections of its older urban layout. This makes the town tangible as a travel destination: the historic center, museums, crafts and mountains offer different themes for planning your holiday. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Stia can choose their accommodation based on the desired balance of culture, discovery and landscape.

Historic Center and Museums

The historic center is grouped around Piazza Tanucci, lined with arcades. The town's history also includes the 12th-century Pieve di Santa Maria Assunta and the Palagio Fiorentino, once a residence of the Guidi counts. These three landmarks give Stia's historic character different contours.

The Museo dello sci di Stia is housed in atmospheric rooms in the historic center. It is part of a group of museums whose facilities are connected in terms of both architecture and subject matter. At the Museo del Bosco e della Montagna, you can find information and material evidence of traditional small-scale forestry industries. In Stia, you can therefore encounter both the history of winter sports and the craft-oriented forest economy.

Stia's former wool factory houses the Museo dell'Arte della Lana. In May, the museum hosts the traditional Festa del Battilano. Ci vuole il tempo che ci vuole also focuses on crafts: this summer craft event includes a market and workshops and takes place in cooperation with the Museo dell'Arte della Lana in Stia. Stia also hosts the Biennale del Ferro Battuto every two years.

Starry Skies and Shared Discoveries

The Planetario del Parco, located close to Stia's historic center, offers a different perspective. Beneath a dome, it recreates the night sky and helps visitors identify constellations and find their way using the stars. The exhibition compares rocks from space with terrestrial rocks; these include meteorite samples and samples originating mainly from the Apennines. For a shared day of discovery with children, this subject provides an accessible introduction to the sky and rocks.

Mountains and Castles in the Surrounding Area

The area around Stia is home to Monte Castellonchio, Monte Gabrendo, Il Poggione and Poggio Acerone, each a mountain. Nearby, you will also find Castello di Porciano and Romena Castle, both castles. Castello dei Conti Guidi, a castle, is also located in the area around Stia; Eremo Di Camaldoli, a monastery, is there as well.

This makes the range of themes extend from the arcaded piazza and museums to castles, a monastery and mountains. Different interests can therefore already be taken into account when planning your days.

More places for planning your trip: Papiano, Loro Ciuffenna, Manzi, Castiglion Fiorentino, Bucine, Pieve al Toppo, Ortignano Raggiolo and Penna.

For the higher-level travel overview: Arezzo.