Discover Capolona

Capolona stretches along the southern slopes of Pratomagno and the right bank of the Arno. Short streams cross the area, flowing down from Pratomagno’s southernmost watershed. Riverbanks, slopes and watercourses give the landscape a clear framework. Those looking for a hotel in Capolona can plan their trip around historic churches, hiking trails and local produce. This offers a choice of different focuses: culture, activity and landscape.

Historic Churches and Art

The Pieve Santa Maria Maddalena a Sietina was built at the beginning of the 11th century along an ancient Roman road. Its structure has three naves ending in three apses; Gothic and Renaissance frescoes can be seen on the walls. The architecture and murals give the church two distinct art-historical aspects: the structure of the building and the decoration of its walls.

The old Pieve San Giovanni was probably founded in the 5th century; it houses a fine wooden crucifix from the 14th century. The Pieve San Martino Sopr'Arno is documented from 1017. This distinction matters for understanding their history: the founding date of San Giovanni is considered probable, while San Martino Sopr'Arno has a documented reference point in 1017.

Other churches also preserve remarkable works of art. Santa Lucia in Cenina houses an oil painting from the Tuscan school, dated to between the late 17th and early 18th centuries. In Castelluccio, a series of 15 painted panels depicting the Mysteries of the Rosary surrounds a wooden depiction of the Madonna and Child. The single-nave church and the panels associated with Vasari belong to different periods in art history: the work is dated to the second half of the 16th century.

Hiking Trails with Different Routes

The Sentiero dei Longobardi is a loop trail in the northern part of the municipality, between Il Santo and Lorenzano. The route offers views over the lower Casentino and the Arno Valley; a short detour reaches Castello di Belfiore. The Sentiero dei Sulpici has different endpoints: it starts at Pieve San Giovanni and ends at Capolona railway station. Along the way, it passes through Bibbiano, where the remains of a castle can be seen. Viewpoints along the trail look out over Arezzo and the surrounding hills, the valley of the Salutio stream, and the slopes of Pratomagno.

The Sentiero di Sagresto adds a link between two railway stations to these routes: it runs from Capolona-Subbiano station to Capolona station, passing through Il Santo, Ponina, Castello di Belfiore and Bibbiano. The routes’ different features can help you choose: a loop with a detour, a trail from a village to a station, or a route between two stations.

Cycling and Local Cuisine

The “La Valle” Bike Park offers uphill and downhill rides on trails along the pass hill between Capolona town centre and the Castelluccio plain. Cycling is therefore a separate activity to add to the hiking trails described above. The landmarks mentioned provide a sense of the area covered by this cycling activity, without conflating it with any of the hiking trails.

Raviggiolo, a soft cheese typical of this area, is part of the local culinary scene. In Capolona, you can also enjoy traditional Tuscan dishes such as crostini with black cabbage and black liver crostini. The local food offering thus ranges from a regional cheese to dishes from the Tuscan tradition.

Getting There by Train

Capolona railway station is on the Stia–Arezzo line. As of 29 August 2026, smart tickets can be purchased there. If you are planning a train journey, check the timetable before you travel.

Discover more destinations: Pieve San Giovanni, Penna, Gricignano, Pratantico, Le Ville, Montevarchi, Castiglion Fiorentino, Cavriglia

For the overview of the wider area: Arezzo.