There are an endless number of churches within the park.  In fact, it would be very difficult to list them all.  So, stop by a local visitor center to collect information about the churches near you! 

the role of religion

In Italy, religion has always played a preeminent role in shaping history and events. Every village within the Park has its own church. (See also Culture and Traditions.) There are also churches that are located in the middle of the countryside, referred to as pieves in Italian. Many of these churches are very ancient, and are often mentioned in documents from the 10th century or before. Examples include the Pieve di San Paolo in Vendaso, Fivizzano or the Pieve of San Vincenzo in Ramiseto. 

In the TEA National Park, churches are each village's main meeting point and hold significant importance to the locals. Each church is dedicated to a particular saint and every year there is a procession that celebrates that saint

Some of the churches are destinations or stops along ancient pilgrimage routes, such as the church at Pietra di Bismantova or the church in Rocca di Soraggio. 

please be courteous

When visiting a house of worship in Italy, you are asked to be fully covered, and to refrain from wearing shorts and tank tops. Remember to turn off the ringer on your mobile device and to be respectful when visiting these sacred places.


Church highlights in the Park

Church of San Paolo In Vendaso

Italian Name: Pieve di San Paolo a Vendaso

Location: Fivizzano (MS)

Region: Tuscany

Church of Saints Vincent and Anastasius in San Vincenzo

Italian Name: Pieve Chiesa dei Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio a Pieve San Vincenzo

Location: Ramiseto (RE)

Region: Emilia-Romagna

Church of Minozzo

Italian Name: Pieve di Minozzo

Location: Villa Minozzo (RE)

Region: Emilia-Romagna

Church of Sorano

Italian Name: Pieve di Sorano

Location: Filattiera (MS)

Region: Tuscany

Church of Crespiano

Italian Name: Pieve di Crespiano

Location: Comano (MS)

Region: Tuscany

Church of Crespiano

Italian Name: Pieve di Crespiano

Location: Comano (MS)

Region: Tuscany

Church at Pietra di Bismantova

Italian Name: Pieve a Pietra di Bismantova

Location: Castelnovo ne' Monti (RE)

Region: Emilia-Romagna

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The Park is a mosaic of villages

The Tuscan-Emilian Apennine National Park is made of a variety of distinct and different pieces that come together to create one unforgettable vacation.
While the diversity of the villages, attractions, forests, and mountains may surprise you, their close proximity allows visitors to see a little bit of everything in a short amount of time.
The more you see, the more you can appreciate the entire region. Explore the mosaic of places, people and experiences which make up the Park!

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