Discover San Gennaro: Pieve, Wine and Hilly Landscapes

San Gennaro between the Pieve and the Hilly Landscape

San Gennaro is one of the districts of Capannori and lies at an elevation of 250 metres in a panoramic hilly landscape. For you, this makes the village a combination of ecclesiastical architectural history, regional wine and gastronomy, and paths through undulating terrain. These themes give your travel planning a clear but not one-sided direction.

The Pieve di San Gennaro

The Pieve di San Gennaro was rebuilt in the 12th century on the site of an older structure. The Pieve houses a terracotta statue of an angel, approximately 1.20 metres high, which has a particularly striking presence. Professor Carlo Petretti attributed the terracotta statue to Leonardo da Vinci. Thus, this building brings together medieval reconstruction, a specific work of art, and its attribution to Leonardo da Vinci.

Palaces and Residences

Villa Torrigiani is located in the immediate vicinity of San Gennaro. Villa Torrigiani is a palace and a museum. Villa Mansi, a palace, is also located nearby. Villa Reale, a palace, is likewise situated in the area around San Gennaro. Palazzo Bove is a stately residence dating from the 15th century.

Wine and Gastronomy in Capannori

San Gennaro is one of the districts of Capannori associated with particularly high-quality wine production. The Strada del vino e dell'olio di Lucca, Montecarlo e Versilia runs through the Capannori area. This is a tourist wine and gastronomy route promoting and enhancing the D.O.C. wines of the Colline Lucchesi. Along the route, visitors can take panoramic breaks at agriturismi with wine production and taste wine. If regional products are an important part of your stay, this theme is relevant when planning where to visit and where to stay.

Hiking Trail and Il Quercione Route

Hiking Trail No. 16 – San Gennaro is 3 km long, has an elevation gain of 180 metres, and takes an estimated 1 hour and 30 minutes. Length, elevation gain, and time required provide practical benchmarks for planning your own day. Another specific route detail concerns the Il Quercione route: it runs predominantly along paved roads; reaching Quercione requires 2.8 km on an unpaved road. If you are planning to travel on foot or by bicycle, this change in surface should be part of your personal assessment of the route.

Mountains and Peaks in the Wider Area

The summit of Monte Crocefisso is located in the area around San Gennaro. The mountain M. Moraglio is also nearby. Further afield in the region are Monte Serra and the summit of Monte Bersano. The different geographical references, as well as the distinction between mountains and peaks, broaden the view beyond the village itself. If you are considering accommodation for a trip combining culture, wine, and outdoor activity, you can give these themes whatever weighting suits your own pace.

Other Places in the Same Area

San Ginese Di Compito, Corte Polito, Ruota, All'erta, Carraia, Vorno, Pieve Di Compito, S.Andrea In Caprile

For the higher-level travel overview: Capannori.