Discover Pieve di Monti di Villa

Church and historic character of the village

Pieve di Monti di Villa combines distinctive sacred architecture with paths, valley views, and historic buildings. One defining structure is the Pieve di San Giovanni Battista. Its floor plan follows the shape of a Latin cross; the complex includes a single nave, a broad transept, and an apse. The roof has a timber truss structure. A Romanesque building phase from the 12th century is visible on the apse.

Smaller buildings and residential houses also contribute to the historic character. About 300 meters south of the Church of San Giovanni Battista is the Oratorio della Madonna del Carmine. Casa Gabrielli is a 16th-century residential house with two loopholes for arquebuses. Via Fillungo conceptually divides the village into two parts; characteristic residential houses and old buildings are located along it. This makes it possible to explore the village through individual, tangible buildings and its internal network of paths.

Route and arrival

For a pilgrimage-oriented route perspective, variant T008VA02 of the Cammino di Santa Giulia is relevant. It leads from Fornoli via Granaiola uphill to Pieve di Monti di Villa. Anyone planning variant T008VA02 should consider the uphill section to Pieve di Monti di Villa as a separate part of the route. The access route runs via Ponte a Serraglio, the La Cova turnoff, and Granaiola. Pieve di Monti di Villa is approximately 9 kilometers from Bagni di Lucca.

Watercourses, valley views, and mountains

Pieve di Monti di Villa is surrounded by numerous watercourses. The two most important are the Torrente Fegana to the west and the Camaione to the east. From Pieve di Monti di Villa, there is a view over the Camaione Valley. The surrounding area also includes M. Moraglio, the summit of Monte Crocefisso, Monte Giovo, and Monte Gomito.

Palaces in the surrounding region

Several historic palaces at varying distances form part of the cultural orientation. Villa Reale is located in the surroundings of Pieve di Monti di Villa. Villa Mansi, Villa Torrigiani, and Villa Borbone are located in the wider surrounding region. The view therefore extends from the buildings in the village and nearby destinations to cultural and historical sites in the broader region.

Which accommodation suits your travel plans

When comparing a hotel or other accommodation for a stay in Pieve di Monti di Villa, you can base your choice on your preferred focus: historic architecture and village paths, the pilgrimage-oriented route of the Cammino di Santa Giulia, or watercourses, valley views, and mountains.

Other places for your planning

For further travel planning, you can also view Crasciana, Lucchio, Granaiola, Benabbio, Fornoli, Montefegatesi, Scesta and Casabasciana.

To the main travel overview: Bagni Di Lucca.