The Pieve de’ Saddi is the center of the first Christianization of the High Tiber Valley and the religious center of the entire mountain region for centuries.
During the persecution under Diocletian, a Roman soldier - Crescentino - was beheaded and buried here. The Pieve de' Saddi church was built in the 5th century on the site of a former Roman temple to house the martyr's remains. Inside the church, divided into three naves, there is an 8th-century relief depicting the saint killing a dragon that had terrorized the inhabitants of Città di Castello.

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Simona Pergola

November 5, 2025

Besides being an interesting religious monument, bearing witness to the many earthquakes that have long plagued the region, the parish church is also a hostel for pilgrims walking the Via di Francesco. It's run by volunteers, so it's best to call to make sure it's open.

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guido gazzaniga

February 25, 2024

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Pieve dei Saddi was built on the remains of a pre-existing pagan temple to house the remains of San Crescentino. The Saint was a devout and convinced spreader of the …

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1. Pieve dei Saddi Church – Pieve of Saddi loop from Pietralunga

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3. Fonte del Drago – Pieve dei Saddi Church loop from Coloti

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