Discover Palazzuolo: History and Trails Along the Ridge

Palazzuolo combines traces of history with trails through a mountainous landscape. Those wishing to combine culture and hiking on a trip to Italy will find ancient walls, a parish church, a viewpoint, and routes through Palazzuolo and the surrounding areas here.

Ancient Traces in the Town

The Ubertini of Arezzo ruled from the ancient Rocca of Palazzuolo. The visible remains of the walls of the ancient Castellare have also been preserved in the upper part of Palazzuolo. The Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Giusto in Palazzuolo is a parish church. The Rocca and the Castellare thus represent two historical traces in the town; the parish church adds a religious connection. The visible remains of the walls link the upper part of Palazzuolo with the history of the ancient Castellare.

Trails Through Palazzuolo and the Surrounding Area

The Palazzuolo–La Casa hiking trail is one of the trekking routes that can be walked in the Monte San Savino area. Another route is the Anello – Verniana – Gargonza – Palazzuolo circular trail. It passes through the areas of Verniana, Gargonza and Palazzuolo. On this circular trail, the highest point of the day, before Palazzuolo, is 574 metres above sea level. The route to La Casa and the circular trail therefore have different geographical references. When planning the day, the figure of 574 metres should be associated with the circular trail and the point before Palazzuolo; it does not describe the general elevation of the town. The 574 metres therefore remain tied to this specific route.

Elevation and Views

Palazzuolo lies on the summit of a mountain of the same name, on a ridge. Belvedere Casini is a viewpoint. The mountain of Poggio del Sarto and the mountain of Monte San Zio are also located in the area around Palazzuolo. The summit of the mountain of the same name belongs to the location of Palazzuolo, while Poggio del Sarto and Monte San Zio lie in the surrounding area. For travel planning, the town's summit, Belvedere Casini and the two mountains can be considered separate landscape references.

Monasteries and Destinations in the Wider Area

The Monistero d'Ombrone monastery is located in the area around Palazzuolo. The San Salvatore a Fontebona monastery is also located in the area around Palazzuolo. In the wider regional area around Palazzuolo are the Castle of Brolio and the Museo of S. Lorenzo museum. The mountain of Monte Luco and the mountain of Monte Corneta are also located in the wider regional area. For regional travel planning, the two monasteries thus remain spatially distinct from the wider surroundings with their castle, museum and mountains. The monasteries, castle, museum and mountains extend Palazzuolo's regional context beyond its historic buildings.

Other places in the region: Rigo, Toppole, Monte San Savino, Cortona, Ortignano Raggiolo, Penna, Chitignano and Civitella In Val Di Chiana.

For the overarching travel overview: Arezzo.