Sarripoli: Church History and Hillside Views

Sarripoli is situated in a scenic location on the hills north of Pistoia. The village can be explored through several distinct themes: the parish church of Sant’Andrea, historical evidence, the remembrance of those who fell in the First World War, and named routes. These points offer different areas of focus when choosing a destination—from architecture and local history to the landscape. If you are planning a hotel stay, you can first consider whether Sarripoli’s cultural and landscape themes suit your travel interests.

Sant’Andrea: Church Architecture and History

The parish church of Sant’Andrea in Sarripoli appears in 14th-century tithe lists among the churches under the authority of the Pieve di Brandeglio, now called Cireglio. The present church was built to a design by the architect Bernardini and completed in 1895. This allows the older history of the church to be distinguished from the construction period of the present building.

The floor plan is rectangular, and the church is divided into three naves. The central nave is slightly longer than the other two. Sant’Andrea can therefore be considered from two different perspectives: its ecclesiastical history, which dates back to the Middle Ages, and the specific form of the building completed in the 19th century. The devotional cross Croce di Sarripoli 1 also stands in front of the church.

Historical Traces and Remembrance

Sarripoli, also historically known as Serripoli, is documented in a deed from 1162. In it, the Counts Guidi granted land to the inhabitants of Brandeglio. In the first half of the 13th century, Sarripoli was the seat of a rural municipality in the district of Pistoia. These two details place the village in different periods of its history, without requiring a single historical turning point.

A Parco della Rimembranza was established in Sarripoli in 1923. A plaque in the former park bore the names of local residents who fell in the First World War. Its inscription read: “IL POPOLO DI SARRIPOLI DELLA GUERRA 1915-1918 AI SUOI FIGLI”. The original park was later removed to make way for the main road. The restored Parco della Rimembranza has two benches that provide a place for social interaction; the facilities on site may change.

Routes and Landscape Around Sarripoli

After Ponte Taccioli, the Via del Carbone passes through Sarripoli. It then continues via La Verginina, Croce di Momigno, and Margine di Momigno to Macchia Antonini. This sequence is helpful for orientation: Sarripoli is a named section of the route, followed by the other places listed and the destination.

An official mountain-biking route in the Marliana area offers views of Pistoia, the mountains of the Pistoiese Apennines, and the hilltop village of Sarripoli. This regional perspective complements the local history with the landscape in which Sarripoli is situated. It should be distinguished from the Via del Carbone, which specifically passes through Sarripoli: these are two separate route references.

Getting There

Bus line 23 runs along the Pistoia–Gello–Sarripoli–La Paladina–Grati–Fagno route. The timetable is valid from June 4, 2026; check the times before travelling. The route lists the connected places but does not provide information about journey duration or frequency. If you are combining your journey with a stay, you can include the bus connection as a specific point of reference in your plans.

Which Themes Suit Your Trip?

The features of the village offer different points of focus: Sant’Andrea combines the history of the parish church with a clearly described architectural form, the Parco della Rimembranza commemorates those who fell in the First World War, and the Via del Carbone places Sarripoli along a named route. When choosing a destination, you can therefore weigh whether you are more interested in church architecture, remembrance, or routes. The hillside setting north of Pistoia adds a landscape dimension to these cultural themes.

Discover more destinations: Pontelungo, Piteccio, Bottegone, Santomato, Arcigliano, Piastre, Cireglio, Ponte Nuovo.

For the broader travel overview: Pistoia.