Pieve Vecchia: Culture, Festival Tradition and Hiking Route

Pieve Vecchia combines a strong historical identity with a festive tradition and an audio hiking route. Those who do not want to focus their Tuscan trip solely on well-known art cities will find various opportunities here to combine culture and physical activity. When choosing accommodation, it is therefore worth deciding in advance whether the trip should be shaped primarily by historical impressions, a seasonal festival or a day of hiking.

San Biagio and the history of Pieve Vecchia

One of the town’s cultural reference points is San Biagio. The church is a Romanesque building that was renovated at the end of the 18th century. Its history extends beyond its present name: San Biagio was formerly the Pieve di San Felice in Sibano. At the same time, the church gives the Pieve Vecchia district its name. This combination of Romanesque structure, later renovation and historical change of name makes San Biagio a subject of interest for travellers interested in the complex history of Tuscan places.

Pieve Vecchia is part of the Rione Via dell’Amore area. The Rione takes part in staging the Maggiolata in Lucignano with a flower-decorated allegorical float. The Maggiolata takes place on the last two Sundays of May. Those travelling at this time can therefore plan their trip around this special festival date. The Rione Via dell’Amore also hosts a traditional yellow-and-red dinner, which everyone can attend. In this way, a communal culinary tradition complements the festive character of the event.

Culture in Lucignano as another travel idea

The Museo Comunale in Lucignano also provides a clear cultural focus. It houses masterpieces from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, as well as the Albero d’Oro, which is also called the Albero della Vita. This creates an interesting thematic choice for your travel planning: San Biagio represents the historical identity of Pieve Vecchia, while the museum places works of art and a specially named object at the centre.

Trekking Lucignano Audio Hiking Route

Pieve Vecchia is a stop on the Trekking Lucignano audio hiking route. From Pieve Vecchia, the walking section continues in the direction of Foiano della Chiana. As part of the same audio hiking route, an unpaved road eventually leads to the Sentiero della Bonifica. This also makes it possible to view the town from the perspective of an active day out. The route sections mentioned also provide a specific direction for further planning.

For travellers with different interests, Pieve Vecchia can therefore be a versatile part of a Tuscan trip: San Biagio and the history of the Rione appeal to those interested in culture, the Maggiolata establishes a fixed date in May, and Trekking Lucignano offers an opportunity to combine the stay with a hike. When looking for accommodation, you can therefore choose the desired focus among festival tradition, art and church history, and hiking.

Further destinations for your research into Tuscany include Arezzo, Castel Focognano, Chiusi della Verna, Santa Firmina, Bucine, Castelfranco Di Sopra, Laterina and Centoia I.

To the overarching travel overview: Arezzo.