Discover Avaglio: History, Trails and Surroundings

History, Church and Remembrance

The castle of Avaglio was set on fire in the first half of the 14th century during the campaigns of Castruccio Castracani. The parish church of San Michele Arcangelo is located at Piazza della Chiesa 1 in Avaglio. The ancient oratory of Avaglio also appears to have served as a hospital.

On 30 November 1919, the memorial plaque for those who fell in the First World War was installed in Avaglio. Another memorial plaque on the façade of the bell tower of the parish church of San Michele Arcangelo commemorates the fallen soldiers who came from Avaglio. The two plaques complement the town's historical references with a commemoration of the First World War.

Trails, Meeting Points and Elevation

The “Marliana–Avaglio–Panicagliora” hiking trail passes through Avaglio. The route from Marliana to Avaglio reaches Avaglio at an elevation of 732 metres. At the Fonte Becca spring on the way to Avaglio, there is a rest area with benches and a table. Anyone wishing to combine a hike with a break can include the rest area at Fonte Becca in their day plan. The benches and table provide a specific stopping point along the route. The elevation of 732 metres adds a clear elevation figure for the route to this practical orientation.

The “Il Diavolo e l’Acquasanta” trekking route also had its meeting point in Avaglio and led to the ancient Pieve di Furfalo and the Sasso del Diavolo. An excursion had its meeting point at Piazza San Michele in Avaglio. For route planning, the meeting point in Avaglio, the ancient Pieve di Furfalo and the Sasso del Diavolo can be considered as separate reference points.

Museums and Historic Site in the Surrounding Area

There are several museums in the area around Avaglio: Galleria D'Arte Bentivegna is a museum, as are Oltre and the Marino Marini Documentation Centre. The historic site of Terme Tettuccio is also located in the area around Avaglio. Those interested in culture can include the museums and Terme Tettuccio in their day planning as destinations in the area around Avaglio, alongside the historic points in the town.

Peaks and Event Reference

The summit of Monte Bersano is located in the immediate area around Avaglio. The peaks of Poggiobello, le Piaggete and Monte Tagliola are located in the area around Avaglio. For landscape planning, these four peaks can be considered as a separate subject area alongside the museums and historic site.

The Giropesca running event was announced in Avaglio as part of the traditional Sagra della Pesca. Its status therefore remains limited to this announcement.

Other Places for Orientation

For further comparison, you can also explore Montagnana, Goraiolo, Momigno and Rovaci.

For the broader travel overview: Marliana.