Pilgrim trails in Chitignano

Traveling in the footsteps of Francis, among hermitages and sacred forests, the Cammino di Assisi is one of the most beautiful and varied routes in Italy, connecting Dovadola, in the province of Forli’, to the city of San Francesco in a 13-stage itinerary.

Francis Pilgrimage Route/Italy, Florence - Assisi

This stage retraces the route of the CAI Italy Trail, with beautiful views of valleys, lakes, and the hermitage of Casella. Upon arrival in Caprese Michelangelo (the birthplace of Buonarroti), visit the beautiful medieval village. Stayed at the Buca di Michelangelo hotel (affiliated).

Route: La Verna - Chiusi della Verna - Einsiedelei Casella - Fragiolo - Lama - Caprese Michelangelo

Casa Santicchio a great welcoming agriturismo with plenty of accommodation and a great kitchen where to eat in excellent company. Forded the stream of Pezza, a hamlet with an old church and a refurbished residence tower of the 11th century, and a spring of good water. Continuing along trough mixed woodland we come to Giona, again with the remains of an 11th C. tower-house, a church and ruins of ancient houses. The next is the village, once a castle, of Banzena, with remains of the precinct walls, of a keep reduced to a few stones, a watchtower, a church, and two tombstones dating to the 7th C. AD. Nearby is the site of an early Roman residence. There is here a fine agriturismo too. More info @ viaromeagermanica.com

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Casa Santicchio a great welcoming agriturismo with plenty of accommodation and a great kitchen where to eat in excellent company. Forded the stream of Pezza, a hamlet with an old church and a refurbished residence tower of the 11th century, and a spring of good water. Continuing along trough mixed woodland we come to Giona, again with the remains of an 11th C. tower-house, a church and ruins of ancient houses. The next is the village, once a castle, of Banzena, with remains of the precinct walls, of a keep reduced to a few stones, a watchtower, a church, and two tombstones dating to the 7th C. AD. Nearby is the site of an early Roman residence. There is here a fine agriturismo too. More info @ viaromeagermanica.com

The Ubertini Castle of Chitignano was originally the property of the Earls of Chiusi and in 1261 passed to the Ubertini bishops of Arezzo. From the bishops it returned to the Ubertini Family who submitted themselves to Florence in 1385 obtaining the freedom to rule over Chitignano which remained under their independent county until 1779. More info @ viaromeagermanica.com