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Religious paths
The Way of St Francis from Florence to Rome

Stage 10: Sansepolcro - Citerna

Total km
11.6
Km
Estimated average duration
2.9
hr
Total ascent
256
m
Total descent
102
m
Signage type
Two-way stage
Trail surface
Dirt road, Paved
Maximum altitude
471
m
Minimum altitude
300
m

Sculpted on the door of the Cathedral of Sansepolcro is the traditional image of the pilgrim, with a stick and knapsack, as if to create a bond of continuity, over the centuries, between the ancient and the modern spiritual travellers. This route lasts approximately 4 hours, mainly on flat ground between the cultivated fields and ancient country houses. Moving away from the town, you need to watch out for the traffic, but in less than 3 km you will be walking along country roads to reach the land of St. Francis: Umbria. The uphill slopes become less steep and the landscape becomes gentler.

The Village of Citerna, which is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, stands on a hill in the Upper Tiber Valley and has the characteristics of a fortification functioning as a watchtower.

Places worth visiting in the old town centre are: the church-museum dedicated to St. Francis (ask someone to tell you the mysterious story of the discovery of the Madonna di Donatello); the Church of San Michele Arcangelo, in which you will find the precious Crucifixion by Pomarancio and a Madonna with Child of the Della Robbia school; a visit to the unusual medieval walkway within the walls is a must.

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Services and attractions along the route

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