Caiano: Church and Landscape

When searching for a hotel in Caiano, you can weigh three priorities against one another: local history, scenery along the access road, and events in the area. The Church of San Silvestro offers a clear historical connection, while the drive takes you through a mountain landscape. This can help you choose a destination based on the interests you would like to pursue during your stay.

Church and Local History

The Church of San Silvestro stands at the entrance to Caiano. The church and its adjoining rectory date back to the 13th century, making them a tangible historical landmark as you arrive in the village. The Borgo di Caiano also probably has Etruscan origins. These details relate to different historical questions: the age of a building and the presumed origins of the Borgo. If you would like to discover Caiano through its past, you can consider both connections side by side. The origins are explicitly described as probable, while the church is dated to a specific century.

Getting There and Views

From Strada in Casentino, you can reach Caiano by following the signs for “Montemignaio.” An alternative left turn from Passo della Consuma leads in the direction of Caiano, Strada in Casentino, and its hamlets. The directions therefore start from different landmarks: one from Strada and its signposts, the other from the pass and the left turn. Plan your journey based on which of these locations you are travelling from.

The road to Caiano follows the ridges of the Poggi di Caiano. On the way, there are views of Falterona to the left and Pratomagno to the right. Before you arrive, Monte La Verna, with its distinctive shape, can be seen on the horizon. The views to either side are therefore different from the mountain visible on the horizon ahead of the village. If you include the drive in your travel plans, these directions offer a specific sense of the landscape along the route.

Sunday and Events

Mass is held in Caiano–Pagliericcio on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. If you would like to plan your visit around it, check the parish schedule again before travelling. The time gives you a specific point of reference for a Sunday; plan your visit around the stated start time.

On August 18, 2013, the first 8-kilometer Ecotrail “le tre fontane” took place in Caiano. Food stalls and evening entertainment were planned for the Festa Saggia/Sagra della Patata scheduled to take place in Caiano in 2014. The status of these two notices differs: the Ecotrail took place on the stated date, while the activities were planned for a proposed festival. If you are travelling specifically for a race or festival, check the current event dates before booking. These examples relate to 2013 and to plans for 2014, respectively.

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