The Monastery of La Verna, on the isolated Monte Penna (1,283 metres), is one of the most important Franciscan pilgrimage sites and a popular tourist destination.
Discover this tranquil place with breathtaking views and hiking opportunities in the mountain landscape.
Visit a sanctuary
La Verna is closely associated with Saint Francis of Assisi, one of Italy's most important saints.
The church was completed in 1459 in Romanesque-Gothic style and has remained in this form until today.
You can easily visit the sanctuary as a tourist.
- Opening hours - 6:30 am to 9:30 pm (May to September) or 7:30 pm (October to April)
- Admission - free
Hiking
Monte Penna and the general area around the Sanctuary of La Verna is a great place for hiking with plenty of marked trails.
Despite the considerable elevation, there are easy short routes more or less on the contour as well as more challenging longer trails.
The surrounding countryside is truly picturesque, alternating between forests, mountains and peaceful-looking vineyards.
You can find excellent walking routes, for example, on the mapy.cz website.
Accommodation in La Verna
Although it takes a few dozen minutes to visit the sanctuary, the surrounding countryside is so beautiful that it directly invites you to stay and hike around the area.
Many local apartments and hotels can be found in the nearby village of Chiusi della Verna. We select two of the best rated accommodations:
How to get there
There is a road leading directly to the sanctuary and you can park in the paid car park about 100 metres from the monastery (you pay 5 eur per day).
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The sanctuary can also be easily reached by public transport. The H11 bus line running from Bibbiena station (5 times a day from Monday to Saturday and twice a day on Sundays and public holidays) has its final stop in the car park.
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