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The church of San Francesco and the convent of the same name stand in the square just outside the walls of Sarzana. According to tradition, it was Saint Francis himself who founded them upon his visit to the town. The first document attesting to the presence of a Franciscan community above the village dates back to 1238, but it was only towards the end of the 13th century that a larger convent and the current church were built. In the 15th century, the building was expanded with the addition of a dormitory and cloister. Today, the convent is deconsecrated and its premises house the offices of the Sarzana court. (c) https://visitsarzana.it/attrazioni/chiesa-e-convento-san-francesco/

Church, convent and monastery of San Francesco, located just outside the walls of the historic center. The church, seat of the parish of the same name, stands in a large cemetery. The first documented mention of the religious building dates back to 1238, but according to tradition, St. Francis himself passed through Sarzana and founded the monastery. At the end of the thirteenth century, the monastery was still under construction, while in the fifteenth century it was extended with the dormitory and the cloister. The plant has the shape of a Latin cross and preserves numerous works of art of extreme historical and artistic importance for Sarzana and the Val di Magra.

From here you can enjoy a beautiful view. You can choose which way to get off.

Ponzano Superiore is a fraction of the Ligurian municipality of Santo Stefano di Magra. It is an ideal place to start hiking and mountain biking in the area. The CAI 343 path passes through the village.

A meeting point of different paths on the border between Tuscany and Liguria. Nearby you can also see the sea and several countries.

Monte Grosso is a peak located on the border between Tuscany and Liguria. There is an antenna at the top, but this does not obstruct the splendid sea view. This excursion is also possible in winter.

Excellent crossing point in the middle of nature with the possibility of choosing various paths depending on the difficulty. Beware that in the area they often make wild boar jokes or motocross events and you may find the roads blocked.

Nothing scenic, but certainly an obligatory point of passage. 4 the paths that start / arrive here and many others are within walking distance. Some trails are for expert bikers see DH1 and Pungitopa, but others are suitable for everyone and with valid views of landscapes ranging from the mountains to the sea.