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A stage on the Sansepolcro branch.
From Sansepolcro - the historic gem of the Upper Tiber Valley and an important stop on St Francis' travels to or from La Verna - after a few kilometres through scenic landscapes you reach Anghiari: the final destination of the Way of St Francis in the Tiber valley area.
This stage of the journey, on the Tuscany-Umbria border, may be short but it is rich in historic and spiritual interest. Following the Tiber River for a short time, the route then leads towards Gricignano, a small hamlet of Sansepolcro. This is a village with a particular devotion to St Francis, where events dedicated to him have been organised. Along the way, on entering the municipality of Anghiari, you will encounter the Romanesque parish church of St Mary at Corsano, in the locality of San Leo. The church is adorned with a splendid Nursing Madonna, a fresco from the Arezzo school of the 14th century. The route also takes you close to the small but charming Castle of Sorci, which is steeped in myth and legend. It seems that a ghost haunts the walls of the castle, which has inspired famous works of culture such as the Italian comedy film par excellence "Non ci resta che piangere" with Troisi and Benigni.
This is a historical prelude to your arrival in Anghiari, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy. It is known for its rich architectural and artistic treasures and also the Battle of Anghiari, fought in 1440 between the Milanese militias of the Visconti and the Florentine Republic, an event immortalised by Leonardo da Vinci.
