All'erta in Capannori: Trails, Culture and Peasant Cuisine
Hiking and Cycling in Capannori
The municipality of Capannori’s northern trail network comprises 17 hiking trails running through the hilly and mountainous area of the Pizzorne Plateau. The plateau belongs to the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. For planning hikes, the number of trails and the terrain can be considered separately: the terrain includes both hills and mountains.
Trail No. 16 – San Gennaro is 3 km long and belongs to this northern trail network of the municipality of Capannori. When planning a hike, this means that a specific distance and a trail network with 17 routes can be considered side by side. The 3 km refer to Trail No. 16; the 17 hiking trails belong to the entire northern network.
The northern and southern variants of the Via Francigena in Capannori can also be travelled by bicycle. For cyclists, the Via Francigena in Capannori can therefore be planned via two variants.
Villas and Landscape in the Surrounding Area
Villa Torrigiani and Villa Mansi are located in the immediate vicinity of All'erta. Villa Torrigiani is a palace and a museum; Villa Mansi is a palace.
Villa Reale, which is also a palace, is likewise located in the vicinity of All'erta. Villa Torrigiani is also a museum; Villa Mansi and Villa Reale are palaces.
Monte Crocefisso, which is one of the peaks, is located in the vicinity of All'erta. M. Moraglio and Monte Serra are mountains. Monte Cascetto, which is also a mountain, is located in the wider regional surroundings of All'erta.
Monte Crocefisso, M. Moraglio and Monte Serra are located in the vicinity of All'erta; Monte Cascetto is located in the wider regional surroundings.
Sacred Art and History
The Pieve di San Gennaro was probably founded during the time of San Frediano in the 6th century; its first documentation dates from 980.
The Pieve preserves an intact pulpit. It is dated to 1162, signed by Maestro Filippo and considered one of the most significant examples of Romanesque art.
The Santuario della Madonna del Belvedere was built on the remains of the castle of Gragnano. The statue of the Madonna del Castello, described as miraculous, was preserved in its place.
Traditional Cuisine of Capannori
Farinata di verdure, Minestra di farro and Necci are part of Capannori’s traditional peasant cuisine.
Address and Practical Information
Holiday accommodation is offered under the name “All'erta” at Via di S. Gennaro 61 in Capannori.
The Quercia delle Streghe can be reached via the vicinal road descending from San Martino in Colle. Access to the Quercia delle Streghe is via a vicinal road descending from San Martino in Colle.
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Other destinations to choose from include San Ginese Di Compito, Corte Polito, Colle Di Compito, Pieve Di Compito, Ruota, San Gennaro, Lappato and Vorno.
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