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Road trip to lower Monsummano/ Viaje por carretera a la zona baja de Monsummano.

Good evening, blog friends, I'm back with you again to take you on a tour. Today I'm taking you to the town of Monsummano, a city within the municipality of Montecatini. Monsummano is a hub for commerce and shopping, known for its numerous commercial activities and also for being a highly sought-after area for housing. Located in the Nievole Valley, it covers a vast area and is divided into various zones: a central one, a humid and marshy one near the Fucecchio Marshes, a modern one with commercial activities (where I'll take you today), and various hamlets, some with medieval villages and others more modern. Monsummano is easy to reach, crossing several bridges that overlook the Nievole River, named after the valley. The view of the river is beautiful, with the charming, typical local houses all around, usually low and colorful, some made of stone, which are very beautiful to look at. Monsummano has Etruscan origins and since ancient times has been a transit point connecting the entire Nievole Valley, a broad valley rich in natural, historical, and architectural beauty. Monsummano is also surrounded by several mountains and hills, including one called Monsummano Alto, which towers above the rest of Monsummano.

Buenas noches, amigos del blog, estoy de vuelta con ustedes para acompañarlos en un recorrido. Hoy los llevo a Monsummano, una ciudad perteneciente al municipio de Montecatini. Monsummano es un centro comercial y de compras, conocido por su gran actividad y también por ser una zona residencial muy solicitada. Ubicado en el Valle de Nievole, abarca una vasta extensión y se divide en varias zonas: una central, una húmeda y pantanosa cerca de las Marismas de Fucecchio, una moderna con actividades comerciales (adonde los llevaré hoy) y varias aldeas, algunas con pueblos medievales y otras más modernas. Se puede llegar fácilmente a Monsummano, cruzando varios puentes que dan al río Nievole, llamado así por el valle. La vista del río es hermosa, con las encantadoras y típicas casas locales por todas partes, generalmente bajas y coloridas, algunas de piedra, que son muy bonitas de contemplar. Monsummano tiene orígenes etruscos y desde la antigüedad ha sido un punto de tránsito que conecta todo el Valle de Nievole, un amplio valle rico en belleza natural, histórica y arquitectónica. Monsummano también está rodeado de varias montañas y colinas, incluida una llamada Monsummano Alto, que se eleva sobre el resto de Monsummano.

Besides being urbanized, Monsummano also boasts many green spaces, not only around the banks of the streams but also several parks, almost all planted with pine trees, a very popular tree in this area. Monsummano was also famous for its extensive shoe and clothing manufacturing for years; it has always been a bustling area with work and industry. The commercial district is mostly made up of charming villas and large apartment buildings, which contrast somewhat with the charming villas and traditional houses that are otherwise scattered throughout the area. It's an interesting area, perhaps precisely because of these contrasts; it's very busy and congested, but despite this, it's a very clean and tidy place.

I think Monsummano has so much to explore and offer. Unfortunately, we had bad weather—very rainy, as you can see from my photos, with a few drops. But I think if the weather had been nicer, we would have explored other areas of the city. Regardless, it's a modern, simple town, pleasant enough to visit, especially the various houses, which are more residential and well-kept.

Now, I bid you farewell, blog friends, and wish you a good night. I'll be back soon with more posts from my travels, including an old trip I absolutely must share!

Además de estar urbanizada, Monsummano cuenta con numerosos espacios verdes, no solo en las orillas de los arroyos, sino también con varios parques, casi todos con pinos, un árbol muy popular en la zona. Monsummano también fue famoso durante años por su extensa industria del calzado y la confección; siempre ha sido una zona con mucho movimiento, con trabajo e industria. El distrito comercial se compone principalmente de encantadoras villas y grandes edificios de apartamentos, que contrastan con las encantadoras villas y casas tradicionales que se encuentran dispersas por la zona.

Creo que Monsummano tiene muchísimo que explorar y ofrecer. Desafortunadamente, tuvimos mal tiempo: llovió mucho, como pueden ver en mis fotos, con algunas gotas. Pero creo que si el tiempo hubiera sido mejor, habríamos explorado otras zonas de la ciudad. En cualquier caso, es un pueblo moderno y sencillo, bastante agradable de visitar, sobre todo las diversas casas, que son más residenciales y están bien cuidadas.

Es una zona interesante, quizás precisamente por estos contrastes; es muy concurrida y congestionada, pero a pesar de ello, es un lugar muy limpio y ordenado. Ahora, me despido, amigos del blog, y les deseo buenas noches. Pronto volveré con más publicaciones de mis viajes, ¡incluyendo un viaje antiguo que definitivamente quiero compartir!

First picture edited by my phone translation with deepl

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What a fantastic and detailed introduction to Monsummano! Thank you for taking us along on this virtual tour. Your description perfectly sets the stage, making it easy to visualize the town's layout and its unique character. The way you outlined its different zones—from the modern commercial heart to the medieval hamlets and the serene, marshy areas—paints a picture of a place with remarkable diversity packed into one municipality.

I am particularly captivated by the historical depth you mentioned. The fact that Monsummano has Etruscan origins and has been a vital transit point for centuries adds such a rich layer to its story. It’s fascinating to think of the same paths now dotted with colorful houses and bridges over the Nievole River, which you described so vividly. The image of low, stone, and colorful homes overlooking the river sounds incredibly charming.

It sounds like a place that masterfully blends the past with the present, commerce with natural beauty. I’m already curious about the atmosphere in the medieval villages versus the modern commercial zone. Your passion for the area is evident and contagious. I’m truly looking forward to the next part of this tour—especially to see the views from Monsummano Alto and perhaps get a closer look at those historic stone houses. Thank you for sharing such a comprehensive and enthusiastic glimpse into your local gem.

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Hermosos paisajes!
Gracias por compartir este viaje 😍

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