Via Francesca della Sambuca, Medieval pilgrimage road in Sambuca Pistoiese, Italy
The Via Francesca della Sambuca connects the cities of Bologna and Pistoia through mountain passes and follows the Reno and Limentradi Sambuca rivers.
In 1144, Bishop Atto of Pistoia received a relic of Saint James from the Bishop of Compostela, establishing Pistoia as a pilgrimage destination.
The road network reveals centuries of pilgrim traffic through stone-paved paths, rural churches, and remnants of pilgrim hospitals along the route.
The path divides into sections requiring 4 to 5 days to reach Pistoia, with additional 2 days needed to connect with the Via Francigena.
The route represents the most accessible mountain passage west of Bologna, leading travelers through natural landscapes toward the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Location: Sambuca Pistoiese
Address: Via Francesca della Sambuca - 51020 SambucaPistoiese (PT)
GPS coordinates: 44.12087,11.00061
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:28
These pilgrimage routes and religious sites represent the spiritual heritage of Europe. The paths connect cathedrals, monasteries and sanctuaries from Italy to England, from Spain to Armenia. Each location maintains its traditions and religious history.
Monte Piella
5.3 km
Monte Calvi
6.1 km
Santa Maria Maddalena
4.3 km
Santa Maria del Giglio
2 km
Santi Giacomo e Cristoforo
1.7 km
Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo
5 km
San Rocco a Fossato
6.6 km
Palazzo Comelli
4.9 km
Ponte sul Reno di Biagioni
5.8 km
Cimitero monumentale di Sambuca
1.7 km
Pavana_03
22 m
Rocca della Sambuca
1.7 km
Oratorio della Beata Vergine delle Grazie
3.1 km
Municipio
1.9 km
Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo
4.1 km
Avanzi del Castello di Casio
5.4 km
Chiesa di San Giacomo
4.6 km
Chiesa di Santo Stefano
6.5 km
Chiesa dei Boschi
4.8 km
Palazzo Comelli
4.9 km
Oratorio della Madonna del Carmine
2.9 km
Alto Reno Terme city hall
4.2 km
Soul Museum
4.5 km
Lapide 4 novembre 1967
1.9 km
San Biagio
3.5 km
Terme Alte
4.3 km
Porretta Vecchia thermal baths
3.4 km
Oratorio di San Giovanni Battista
6.1 kmReviews
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