Discover Montecastelli

Montecastelli can be explored through several historical and practical points of interest: Stage 17 follows the Tiber to Montecastelli, the Ponte di Montecastelli recalls earlier river crossings, and the Chiesa di San Pietro combines a long parish history with a church building constructed later. If you are planning a stay, you can consider the town as a stop along the route, a historic river crossing, and a place with its own architectural history.

Stage 17: Route and Planning

Stage 17 runs from Città di Castello to Montone, following the Tiber through Trestina to Montecastelli. It then leaves the valley floor and climbs to the village of Montone.

The route is officially signposted and follows parts of CAI trails 126 and 136, as well as the cycle and pedestrian path. It also has the official Viae Sancti Romualdi signage. Route conditions and signage can change; check both before setting out. Montecastelli is listed as a rest stop on the stage; a bar and a grocery store are also listed there. If you plan to rely on these listings, check opening hours.

Ponte di Montecastelli: Historic Crossing

The Ponte di Montecastelli is one of the town’s historic landmarks. Its construction may date to the 8th or 9th century. A historic ferry operated at the site of today’s bridge and was one of the few significant ways for people from Città di Castello to cross the river; they had few other crossing options. The ferry no longer operates. The bridge also served pilgrims traveling through the upper Tiber Valley on their way to Rome. These accounts bring together an important river crossing for people from Città di Castello and a connection to the pilgrimage movement to Rome.

Chiesa di San Pietro: Parish History and Construction

The parish history of the Chiesa di San Pietro dates back to 1751; it is still listed as a parish church. The church building was constructed between 1890 and 1897, probably on the remains of an older parish church. The parish function and the construction of the building are two separate points in time: 1751 marks the parish history, while 1890 to 1897 marks the construction phase. At the entrance, beneath a pointed arch, there is a ceramic image depicting an angel freeing Saint Peter from his chains.

Monte Castelli Castle

The earliest known records of Monte Castelli Castle date from the beginning of the 11th century. It was organized together with other fortified structures in this regional area. The section on the castle therefore has two distinct points of reference: its early historical mention and its place within a regional context. In chronological terms, this early mention predates the parish function documented from 1751 and the church’s construction between 1890 and 1897.

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