| What is it? |
The old Pieve di San Bartolomeo is a small church high on the hills of the old Castle Collodi! |
| What makes it historical? |
This tiny church celebrates the patron saint of the old town of Collodi, St. Bartholomew! While the saint is most famous for having been flayed alive, this 12th century church is most famous for its wooden carvings of the saint and the Madonna, as well as a magnificent organ crafted by Michelangelo Crudeli in 1762! Every year, in the last week of August, the village celebrates St. Bartholomew with a huge festival! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? |
HERE’S HOW:
- Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
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| Where is this place? |
The intersection of Via di Fori Castello and Via E. Martini
51017 Pescia PT
Italy
From Firenze: ~40mi (65km) — 0.7hrs
From Napoli: ~334mi (538km) — 5.6hrs
From Roma: ~210mi (338km) — 3.5hrs
From Venezia: ~182mi (293km) — 3.1hrs |
| When should I go? |
The old church is open on public holidays from April to June between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM! |
