Partino: Sandstone Ridge and Historical Traces in the Valdera

Partino on the Sandstone Ridge of the Valdera

Partino is located in the Valdera on the sandstone ridge of a hill between Palaia and the hamlet of Villa Saletta. The sandstone ridge describes the elevation of the village, while Palaia and Villa Saletta define its regional position. For travellers, the location between Palaia and Villa Saletta provides a specific starting point for individual day planning in the Valdera.

The Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta

The Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta in Partino is mentioned in the catalogues of the Diocese of Lucca from 1260. On 30 December 1412, the priest Jacopo di Giovanni was rector of the Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta; the associated document was drawn up in Pisa. There are 152 years between the two dates: 1260 belongs to the 13th century, and 1412 to the 15th century. Jacopo di Giovanni was rector in the later document; the document was created in Pisa.

A Historical and Natural-History Trail at the Edge of the Village

At the edge of Partino, a historical and natural-history trail leads towards Palaia through olive groves and fruit trees. Its direction towards Palaia and the vegetation of olive groves and fruit trees give this section its own distinct setting. For an individually planned day, the trail can be regarded as a separate section between the edge of the village and the olive groves.

Ruins, Inscription and Place to Visit

At the ruins of the cappella di San Leonardo, a chapel, a Latin inscription is still visible on the architrave. The architrave is the upper horizontal finish of an opening. The ruins of the small cimitero di San Giusto, a cemetery, date from 1700. The Masso della Madonna della Rocca is regarded as a recommended place to visit. On the architrave, the inscription is assigned to a clearly defined structural element, the upper horizontal finish of an opening. The year 1700, on the other hand, belongs to the small cemetery; chronologically, it comes after 1260 and 1412.

Ancient Site and Museums in the Surrounding Area

In the surroundings of Partino are the Parco Preistorico Peccioli, an ancient site, and three museums: the Museo Piaggio, the Fondazione San Miniato Promozione and the Museo Diocesano Di Arte Sacra. For those interested in culture, the surrounding area broadens the view beyond the village church and the ruins to include an ancient site and three museums.

Gardens, Park and Monte Cascetto

Giardino dei Pini is a garden in the surroundings of Partino, while Parco dei Salici is a park. In the wider regional area around Partino is Giardino Caduti di Nassiriya, also a garden. Monte Cascetto, a mountain, is likewise located in the wider regional area. These landscape destinations place a different emphasis from the cultural sites. For day planning, Giardino dei Pini and Parco dei Salici can be assigned to the surroundings, while Giardino Caduti di Nassiriya and Monte Cascetto belong to the wider regional area around Partino.

Other Places

Other places: Forcoli, Colleoli, San Gervasio and Montefoscoli Palaia.

To the higher-level travel overview: Palaia.