San Vincenzo a Torri Between Water and History

San Vincenzo a Torri Between Water and History

San Vincenzo a Torri combines nature observation, medieval history and historic milling technology. This makes it a suitable destination for planning a trip that brings together a waterside trail, a Pieve on an old travel route, and other gardens, buildings and landscape attractions in the surrounding area.

The Anello di San Vincenzo a Torri

The Anello di San Vincenzo a Torri is a 12.6 km hiking trail with an elevation difference of around 200 m. The route is expected to take 2 to 4 hours; its difficulty level is rated E. The combination of distance, elevation difference and time frame gives you a concrete basis for dividing your days between a walk and further sightseeing.

The Anello starts at Cantine Borghi, heads towards the town centre and reaches the Pieve di San Vincenzo a Torri. Its route descends along local roads and CAI hiking trails; a short detour leads to Il Mulinaccio.

Water, Agricultural Landscapes and Nature Observation

Along the Torrente Pesa, birds and fish can be observed on the Anello di San Vincenzo a Torri. In spring or summer, Il Mulinaccio can be reached from San Vincenzo a Torri by taking a walk through characteristic agricultural landscapes.

Pieve, Via Empolese and Il Mulinaccio

The Pieve di San Vincenzo a Torri was founded in the 11th century, during the same period as the Castello di Torri. It stands on the Via Empolese, a medieval secondary route that led to the Via Francigena.

Il Mulinaccio is a relic of 17th-century industrial architecture. For almost a century, from the 17th to the 18th century, the complex operated with three millstones using the water pressure of an artificial lake. At Mulinaccio, numerous information boards explain the history and operation of the mill.

VIVA LA MUSICA is a traditional summer jazz concert series in the hills.

Attractions in the Surrounding Area and the Wider Region

The area around San Vincenzo a Torri includes Da Bobo All'acciaiolo, an ancient site; Palazzo Pretorio, a palace; Anfiteatro delle Cascine, an ancient site; and Cappella Brancacci, a museum.

In the wider regional area around San Vincenzo a Torri lies La Cupola, a peak. Also located there are Giardino Torrigiani, Giardino Corsi and Giardino degli Orti Oricellari, three gardens. The attractions around San Vincenzo a Torri therefore range from hiking and nature observation to a Pieve, industrial architecture, music, gardens and landscapes.

When choosing your hotel, you can connect this thematic range with the experiences you have planned. San Vincenzo a Torri provides a setting in which a waterside hiking trail, historic buildings, a mill, summer jazz culture and regional excursion destinations can be brought together in one travel plan.

Other Places for Orientation

San Michele a Torri, San Martino alla Palma

For the main travel overview: Scandicci.