Altare d'Argento di San Jacopo

A silver treasure of the Cathedral

The Silver Altar of San Jacopo is one of the most precious artistic treasures in Pistoia. Kept inside the Cathedral of San Zeno, it is closely connected with the city’s devotion to Saint James.

The work is remarkable for its craftsmanship, detail and historic importance. It gives visitors a deeper understanding of Pistoia’s role as a spiritual stop on pilgrimage routes and as a centre of sacred art.

It is best visited together with the Cathedral, allowing time to appreciate the smaller details and the story behind the city’s patron saint traditions.