Marradi

In Marradi the Archpriestly Church of St. Lorenzo was reconstructed in the 18^th century in neoclassic style and holds paintings by the Master of Marradi (Ghirlandaio's pupil) who worked in Badia del Borgo at the end of the 15^th century. Tel. +39 055 8045024. Free guided visits organised by Prof.ssa Livietta Galeotti Pedulli only on reservation: +39 339 4988933

Badia del Borgo was an important monastic community founded in the 11^th century. Its solid square bell tower maintains a typically Romanesque aspect.

A brief excursion leads us to the solitary Gamogna Hermitage, founded by St Pier Damiani in 1053 and now an hostel and a spiritual centre run by the Jerusalem Nuns. Tel: +39 055 804866

Finally there is S. Maria Nascente Church at Crespino sul Lamone, documented in 1097; the church displays a 14th century Madonna attributed to Jacopo del Casentino, an artist influenced by Giotto. Info: 055 804709