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A short detour from the road leads to Sarna, a sleepy but charming old village with a view.

traditional food always delicious and plentiful

The Sanctuary of La Verna is a sacred place nestled in the heart of the Casentino Forest National Park, in the splendid Tuscan region. This sanctuary is famous for being the site of the Stigmata of Saint Francis of Assisi in 1224. Located among the forests of the National Park, the Sanctuary of La Verna offers visitors breathtaking views and a deep connection with nature. The surrounding mountains, including Monte Penna, offer picturesque trails and unforgettable excursion possibilities. The forests rich in fauna and flora represent a natural sanctuary of rare beauty. Furthermore, the Sanctuary of La Verna is enriched by the splendid glazed terracottas by Andrea della Robbia, which decorate the walls and altars of the sanctuary. These Renaissance works of art depict sacred scenes and religious symbols, creating a unique atmosphere of devotion and spirituality.

Characteristic place, limited menu but reflects the character of the place ══════════════════ 173rd excursion and 2nd time in Chiusi della Verna | double ring to the Sanctuary of La Verna and Monte Penna ══════════════════ 👇 here is the video in 4K 👇 https://youtu.be/U1nO_QpZuQg?si=CGt6YMxEL0ZQf5YR

large car park nearby ══════════════════ 173rd excursion and 2nd time in Chiusi della Verna | double ring to the Sanctuary of La Verna and Monte Penna ══════════════════ 👇 here is the video in 4K 👇 https://youtu.be/U1nO_QpZuQg?si=CGt6YMxEL0ZQf5YR

The name of this place is linked to the local tradition of using caves for food preservation. The rocks and the shade of the forest help to isolate the cavities from the outside, maintaining a constant low temperature. It was also common to fill the caves with snow during the winter to increase their cooling power during the warmer months. Even today it is possible to appreciate the difference in temperature between the outside and the inside, especially during the summer.

The place where the sanctuary is located today was donated to Saint Francis by Count Orlando Cattani of Chiusi in 1213. First a hermitage was founded which became a recurring destination for Francis and his disciples for periods of meditation and prayer. Francis stayed here for the last time in 1224. It was precisely on the occasion of that last visit that the Saint received the stigmata. The complex includes the small church of Santa Maria degli Angeli built by Francis himself, the corridor and the Chapel of the Sacred Stigmata and the Basilica dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta where you can admire the Annunciation by the sculptor Andrea della Robbia. The sanctuary is surrounded by the monumental forest of La Verna, a forest of fir and beech trees cared for over the centuries by the Franciscan friars.

Located at 1,254 meters above sea level, the top of Mount Calvano is characterized by an immense meadow between Casentino and Valtiberina. It is not far from the Verna sanctuary and it is not uncommon for you to come across grazing animals.