Pieve di San Paolo

The church features three aisles, a gabled structure, pilasters, and Neoclassical elements along its sides, with a bell tower positioned in front of the façade.

First documented in 779 as Plebs S. Pauli de Gurgite, the church underwent reconstruction after destruction by Goths in 405 and received multiple renovations through centuries.

The main altar, constructed in 1733 from white and yellow Carrara marble, houses significant artworks, including paintings by Agostino Marti depicting various saints.

The structure stands elevated one meter above street level to protect against flooding from the Serchio River, which historically affected the Capannori area.

The bell tower, measuring 28 meters tall and dating from 1246, contains five bells, with the largest requiring three people to operate it.

Location: Capannori

GPS coordinates: 43.83365,10.54683

Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:31