Lonnano: Via di Francesco and Historical Traces

For travel planning, Lonnano is especially relevant for its location on the Via di Francesco, its historical landmarks, and a drinking fountain for pilgrims. The village’s history includes the Church of Saints Vito and Modesto, a painting from 1684, and a memorial.

Stage and Route Choices

Lonnano is a rest stop on Stage 4 of the Via di Francesco, from Stia to Camaldoli. Near Lonnano, the Via di Francesco has an official route variant via Rifugio Asqua and an alternative route to the Eremo di Camaldoli. You can distinguish the two options by their destinations, giving you a specific reference point when planning this section of your trip.

A separate paved alternative route through the national park passes through Lonnano and Casalino and reconnects with the route at Valagnesi. Unlike the Via variants, it can be identified by its paved surface, its course through both villages, and where it rejoins the route. This distinction is useful for orientation: the Via options name destinations, while the park route describes a specific course.

The road location also provides a separate directional reference: Lonnano lies on the road from Pratovecchio to the Eremo di Camaldoli. There is a drinking fountain for pilgrims in the village.

If you are looking for a hotel for a trip on the Via di Francesco, you can use Lonnano as a search destination based on Stage 4, between Stia and Camaldoli.

Church, Art, and Remembrance

Lonnano was first mentioned in 1007. The Church of Saints Vito and Modesto in Lonnano dates from the 12th century. The church contains Giuseppe Gori’s 1684 painting “San Domenico e Santa Caterina inginocchiati.” The Italian title refers to Saint Dominic and Saint Catherine kneeling. The dates mark different periods: 1007 for the first mention of the village, the 12th century for the church, and 1684 for the painting; this keeps the artwork’s date distinct from the age of the building.

A memorial marking the rebuilding of the church in Lonnano consists of a stone base with two small rectangular marble plaques and a finely crafted iron cross. The memorial cross was reconstructed after the Second World War with a dedication to the fallen of Lonnano. It thus connects remembrance of the fallen with the rebuilding of the church.

Scottiglia

Scottiglia is a traditional rural dish made with stale bread and a sauce of mixed meats. These include veal, pork, chicken, turkey, and rabbit; lamb can be added as an option. The ingredients combine several types of meat, while lamb is explicitly an optional addition.

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