Sansepolcro

Birthplace of Piero della Francesca and a gem of the Renaissance on the Via di Francesco. An essential artistic stop to admire the masterpieces of the great Tuscan painter.

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Sansepolcro, an elegant Tuscan town in the Upper Tiber Valley, is a major cultural stop on the Via di Francesco (North Way). Its global fame stems from being the birthplace of one of the greatest masters of the Quattrocento, Piero della Francesca. For pilgrims and art lovers, visiting the Civic Museum is an unforgettable experience, as it houses some of his masterpieces, including the iconic fresco of "The Resurrection", considered by many to be one of the most beautiful paintings in the world. The town, with its Renaissance layout and surrounded by walls, invites a peaceful stroll. Its Romanesque cathedral and San Lorenzo church complete a rich heritage. In the context of Franciscan pilgrimage, Sansepolcro offers a deep artistic enrichment, an immersion into the perspective, light, and solemnity of the Renaissance. It is a stage that demonstrates how faith and art have walked hand in hand throughout history, a stop that nourishes the spirit through beauty.

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St. Francis (Via of St. Francis)

Citerna - Sansepolcro

12.20 km 4.07 h Baja

From: Citerna

To: Sansepolcro

Sansepolcro - Pian della Capanna

17.80 km 5.93 h Alta

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