발파브리카 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

little church

There is no certain information on the date of foundation of this castle nor on the origin of its name. Biscina, derived from the word "biscia", could refer to the course of the Chiascio river which draws curves downstream that recall the movement of a snake. What is certain is known that between the 10th and 14th centuries the castle was part of a complex of fortifications belonging to the Bigazzini di Coccorano, the local lords. Today the structure is in a state of abandonment, the last renovation dates back to the seventies but the complex was seriously damaged by the 1984 earthquake.

This church is located on Via di Francesco and its origins date back to the 11th century. It is located north of Valfabbrica on the right bank of the Chiascio river. The climb from Barcaccia to Biscina is about 250 meters from the castle of Coccorano. The current church, which has undergone numerous renovations over the centuries, retains the apse to the east with the dedicated bell tower above. Below the church there is a small place to rest and a fantastic view of the valley.

Directly on the St. Francis Way, the pilgrim will find this simple cross, on which pilgrims place stones they have brought with them, but also photos, pieces of paper with requests, rosaries and other devotional items.

Such abandoned farmsteads (lost places) can be found everywhere along the St. Francis Way.

The views on the Franziskusweg are simply fantastic. A natural road with views of the reservoir continues to Valfabricca.

The castle complex, which can be seen from afar, dates back to the twelfth century and belonged to the Coccorano family. In earlier times it connected three important points in the surrounding region and was of strategic importance in order to be able to defend against possible enemies. Over the years it passed through the hands of numerous owners who had it restored several times.

단순한 두 개의 막대로 조립된 이 십자가에는 몸통이 없지만, 그럼에도 불구하고 비교적 무거운 짐을 짊어지고 있습니다. 횡목의 두 팔과 세로목의 끝부분에도 많은 하이커나 순례자들이 돌탑을 쌓으려고 시도했기 때문입니다.