Castello di Romena – Parish Church of St. Peter in Romena loop from Pratovecchio

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Castello di Romena – Parish Church of St. Peter in Romena loop from Pratovecchio

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Castello di Romena – Parish Church of St. Peter in Romena loop from Pratovecchio

03:31

35.2km

960m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 6.20 km for 647 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.09 km

View of the Historic Center of Stia

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View of the beautiful historic center of Stia from the Londa-Stia provincial road

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3.74 km

Castello di Porciano

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very beautiful and worth visiting

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11.7 km

Old Roman Bridge

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nice discovery, small Roman bridge

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24.5 km

View of Castello di Romena

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very beautiful and worth visiting

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25.5 km

The Castle of Romena is a historic fortification located on top of a hill overlooking the Arno River valley. The construction of the castle dates back to the 10th century, although it has undergone many modifications and renovations over the following centuries. The castle was originally built as a defensive fortification, but over time it has also been used as a stately home and as a prison.

The castle is surrounded by a wall that protects it from three sides, while the downstream side has been opened to enjoy the panoramic view. Within the castle are a number of buildings, including a church, keep and loggia. Most of the structure has been restored and reopened to the public as a museum, housing a collection of objets d'art and contemporary art.

Today the Castello di Romena is a popular tourist attraction and is often used as a location for weddings and other events. Its breathtaking landscape and fascinating history attract tourists from all over the world. If you are interested in the history and art of Tuscany, the Castello di Romena is definitely a place worth visiting.

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26.5 km

Parish Church of St. Peter in Romena

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The Parish Church of San Pietro a Romena is a jewel of Romanesque architecture nestled like a treasure chest in the verdant Casentino countryside. The building, dedicated to Saint Peter the Apostle, is constructed entirely of stone and is considered one of the most remarkable in the area.

Dating to 1152 and located approximately 3 kilometers from Pratovecchio, the Parish Church of Romena features a simple ashlar stone façade flanked by a quadrangular bell tower that predates the church itself. The interior, with three naves, immediately captivates with its finely decorated capitals atop massive columns: we can admire human and animal figures, Christian symbols, and geometric and plant elements. The asymmetrically placed side windows create an intense play of light and shadow within the church.
During floor restoration, the remains of an ancient building were uncovered, suggesting that the religious complex of Romena was built over a pre-existing three-apse church dating back to the 8th century. The ruins are now visible beneath the presbytery.

The parish church, in addition to being a valuable medieval architectural monument in Casentino, has become a popular destination over the years, thanks in part to the religious and meditative spirit evoked by the place where the Romena Fraternity was founded in 1991.

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