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Unfortunately, we encountered fog and couldn't admire the view of the Valdarno, where we might have even spotted Florence. However, this way it's even more evocative as it feels like we're suspended in mid-air.

Refill water at the small fountain.

"The Feast of the Assumption is a warning sign: detach yourselves a little from the earth! And Mother Church reminds us that on this feast we should ask God for the grace to strive for the things of heaven. But this day also answers a question that many people ask themselves today: don't we also have a right to the things of this earth, a right to rest, to pleasure, a right to follow the latest fashion if it pleases us? Yes, we have this right, but within certain limits!" (Albino LUCIANI / Pope John Paul I.)

Beautiful panoramic point with ample parking and Bar/Chalet

The Parish Church of Stia is not only a place of high historical and architectural value. Very valuable works of art of various kinds are also preserved here, spanning a period of five centuries. The oldest and most valuable work is a Madonna and Child on a panel dating back to 1280/90. (From the beautiful Casentino https://www.ilbelcasentino.it/pievedistia.html#:~:text=La%20Pieve%20di%20Stia%20non,su%20tavola%20databile%201280%2F90.)

Medici bridge of Pontassieve

In the main square of Stia there is the beautiful Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta