Discover Caselle: Pieve, Trails and Regional Culture

Pieve and Remembrance

The Pieve di San Cassiano in Padule has very ancient origins dating back to the Lombard period in the 8th century AD. In Caselle, the Lapide Martiri di Campo di Marte commemorates sacrifice and struggle. The Pieve is located in Padule, while the Lapide Martiri di Campo di Marte is in Caselle.

The CAI Route Towards Gattaia

A CAI route follows the visit to the Pieve. It runs along an approximately 8 km scenic unpaved road towards Gattaia. For personal day planning, the estimated distance should be considered together with the unpaved surface. The approximate length leaves some flexibility for a day section; the unpaved surface is part of personal preparation and may influence the choice of pace. The route to Gattaia and the circular trail therefore remain two separate distance specifications.

Il Mugello che non si arrende: two variants

The Il Mugello che non si arrende trail uses CAI trails 12, 11, 11B, 9, 9A and 56, as well as SOFT routes 5, 6 and 17. The route towards Gattaia follows the visit to the Pieve, while Il Mugello che non si arrende has its own sequence of CAI and SOFT numbers. For individual day planning, the visit to the Pieve should not automatically be equated with this circular trail: the route to Gattaia remains a separate section, while Il Mugello che non si arrende has its own variants.

Il Mugello che non si arrende is considered a double circular walking route; the mountain-bike variant uses only the southern loop in the opposite direction. The choice of mode of transport must therefore be made before selecting the route.

Rogations Along the Way

During the Rogations, prayers are recited along the way. Tabernacles and re-erected crosses are also blessed. These practices give the route a religious character.

Mountains in the Nearer and Wider Surroundings

Monte Veruca is a mountain in the immediate surroundings of Caselle. In the wider regional area around Caselle are Il Pratone, Monte Gazzaro and Monte Falterona. Monte Veruca belongs to the immediate surroundings, while the other three mountains are assigned to the wider regional area around Caselle.

Museums, Palace and Castle

The Museo Bandini and the Museo Stibbert are museums in the wider regional area around Caselle. Villa Medici at Careggi is a palace in the wider regional area. The Castello di Porciano is a castle there. Those interested in culture can regard the museums, the palace and the castle as separate cultural attractions.

Accommodation in the Former Rectory

The Hostel Antico Piviere di Caselle is housed in the rectory of an ancient Pieve.

Further Destinations for Orientation

For further orientation, you can also visit Casole, Arliano, Santa Maria A Vezzano, Molezzano, Gattaia and Villore.

For the broader travel overview: Vicchio.