Discover Borselli: History and Trails in Tuscany
Accommodation in Borselli
Since ancient times, Borselli has been a pass on a road that led from Pelago through Ferrano and the Tòsina Valley to Castelnuovo and eventually into the Casentino. The route followed older Etruscan and Roman roads. This closely links the village to a long history of travel through this landscape.
Borselli on Historic Routes
In the Middle Ages, Borselli was the last inhabited outpost of any significance before the road continued to the Casentino ridge. A later plan was also associated with the village: in 1329, Florence decided to build the fortified settlement of “Terra Nuova” near Borselli.
This provides a specific historical focus for planning your trip: Borselli can be linked to a long-distance route between named places, its medieval role, and a Florentine settlement plan. These milestones belong to different periods and show how the picture of the village expanded from ancient roads to later plans.
Church and Cloister in Tòsina
The architectural history of Tòsina also offers distinct points of reference. The first record of a church dedicated to Santa Margherita in Tòsina dates from 1038. The cloister of Santa Margherita is first mentioned in 1466. The dates therefore refer to different things: the first record of the church and the first mention of the cloister.
The cloister is defined by small columns with Ionic capitals and a variety of decorative motifs. Dates from the 16th to the 18th century are engraved on the columns. For anyone interested in cultural history, several specific details come together here: the early record of the church, the later mention of the cloister, and the engraved dates. The combination of distinctive architecture and engraved dates makes the cloister particularly interesting from a cultural-history perspective.
Bus, Valley Views, and Hiking Trails
Autolinee Toscane’s SI90 bus route serves three stops in Borselli: Borselli Case Nuove, Borselli, and Borselli 1. Since stops and timetables are part of the current transport network, check the timetable before travelling. This lets you factor the bus connection into your plans without relying on a particular frequency or departure time.
On the SP91 from Borselli’s square towards Pomino, views over the valley open up through the vegetation. These viewpoints offer a different focus from the village’s history and architecture: here, the landscape along the road takes centre stage. There are also several specific route options for a walk or hike.
From the first major bend on the SP91, an unpaved road leads to Bavecchia and Bai; from there, Falgano can be reached via a trail. Another hiking trail follows path no. 21 and climbs to Borselli along a difficult mule track. Take the explicitly difficult stretch into account when planning, and check trail conditions locally before setting out.
Activities in Tòsina include guided outings and visits to the surrounding area. Check availability and booking terms before your trip. Tables in Borselli’s public park are suitable for a picnic; check locally to see whether they are currently available for use.
Choose Accommodation Based on Your Interests
If you are looking for accommodation in Borselli, let your planned focus guide your choice: would you mainly like to explore the history of the routes and the architecture of Tòsina, or are valley views and hiking trails more important to you? These themes offer different starting points for planning your stay.
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