Santa Maria alla Sambuca

The hermitage stands at 175 meters above sea level in a valley formed by the Ugione stream, surrounded by mountains and forests.

The hermitage passed to the Jesuati religious order in the 14th century and remained under their control until their suppression in 1668.

The church contains fragments of 14th-century frescoes within its single nave structure, which features a semicircular apse characteristic of medieval architecture.

The church section represents the only fully restored part of the complex, while other areas maintain their original stone construction techniques.

A fossil forest dating back ten million years was discovered near the Sambuca site in 2010, adding geological significance to its religious importance.

Location: Collesalvetti

GPS coordinates: 43.53706,10.41492

Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:41