Good morning from Pistoia. Here are eight local developments to know on Sunday, August 23, with practical information for residents and visitors.
1. Mostly settled Sunday, but showers remain possible in the Apennines
Sunday should be clear or partly cloudy across much of Tuscany, with cooler morning temperatures and daytime highs steady or slightly higher. Afternoon showers remain possible over the northern Apennines. Monday is expected to stay mainly settled, while another fast-moving disturbance may bring a deterioration on Tuesday, August 25. Source: La Nazione, citing the Lamma consortium.
2. Safety works begin Monday on Via Casanova in Pracchia
A €420,000 project will start on August 24 to repair the section of Via Casanova damaged by the October 2025 landslide. The scheme includes micropiles, a reinforced-concrete wall and reinforced earthworks to stabilize the slope and rebuild the road. The municipality expects the site to remain active for about six weeks, after which normal access should be restored. Source: Report Pistoia.
3. Pistoiese ends pre-season with a narrow defeat
FC Pistoiese lost 1–0 to Siena at the Strulli ground in Monsummano in its final friendly before the competitive season. Conti scored the only goal in the second half, while Campagna and Barbera were both sent off late on. The Orange now turn to their first official match: a Coppa Italia fixture against Scandicci at the Melani on August 30. Source: Report Pistoia.
4. Pescia restores its regular contribution-compliance certificate
The Municipality of Pescia says it has regained a valid DURC after resolving historic social-security liabilities, some dating back to 2009. The council recently recognized an off-budget debt of €64,724.21 to close 13 tax-collection files. A regular DURC is important because it confirms the authority’s social-contribution compliance and removes a longstanding administrative obstacle. Source: Report Pistoia.
5. Heat shifts tourism away from Pistoia city toward the mountains
Local hotel and restaurant operators report August visitor numbers in Pistoia city down by roughly 10% to 40%, depending on the business. The prolonged heat is cited as a major factor, alongside a need for more regularly scheduled attractions. Mountain accommodation and restaurants are seeing stronger demand, helped by temperatures around 10 to 15 degrees cooler than in the city. Source: Il Tirreno – Pistoia.
6. Adult language-course pre-enrolment opens Monday
Applications open from August 24 to September 14 for Comune di Pistoia adult courses in English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese. Classes, available from beginner to advanced levels, start from September 28 at the Luigi Einaudi institute and from October 3 on Saturdays at Biblioteca San Giorgio; the module ends on December 22. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
7. Antique fair fills Pistoia’s historic centre today
The Fiera dell’Antiquariato runs from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, with Tuscan exhibitors offering furniture, ceramics, vintage jewellery, paintings, prints, books, toys, textiles and modern collectibles. The market is spread through the historic centre and is aimed at collectors as well as casual visitors. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
8. Enrico Pieranunzi brings “Chet Remembered” to Serravalle
Serravalle Jazz continues on Monday, August 24 at 9 p.m. at the Rocca di Castruccio. Pianist Enrico Pieranunzi will present Chet Remembered, a musical reflection on Chet Baker and on their collaboration, which began in the late 1970s and produced the album Soft Journey. Source: Report Pistoia.
This briefing was prepared from local reporting and official information available on the morning of August 23, 2026. Weather, road works and event arrangements may change; consult the relevant authority before setting out.