Discover Poppi: Castle, Forests and Casentino Cuisine
Poppi brings together medieval buildings, art, woodland landscapes and the regional cuisine of Casentino within a compact thematic setting.
Castle, Churches and History in Poppi
Castello dei Conti Guidi is a medieval fortress in Casentino, Tuscany, built in the 12th century. The castle houses the Biblioteca Rilliana, with more than 25,000 volumes, including medieval manuscripts and incunabula. A guided tour lasting around one hour may include the interiors, including the chapel, prisons, bell tower and grand halls. This makes it possible to experience the fortress not only from the outside, but also through its various historic rooms.
The Abbazia di San Fedele is a Romanesque church in Poppi. It was founded in the 10th century as the Benedictine Abbey of Strumi and was relocated within the walls of Poppi in the 12th century. Its crypt houses the mortal remains of Blessed Torello da Poppi. It also contains paintings by Jacopo Ligozzi and a 14th-century crucifix attributed to Giotto.
The Oratorio della Madonna del Morbo (Chiesa della Madonna del Morbo) is located in the centre of Poppi and was built between 1651 and 1659. The hexagonal church dates from the 17th century; its dome is clad externally with scale-like tiles, while the interior features a starry-sky motif. The Propositura dei Santi Marco e Lorenzo combines the 13th-century Pieve di San Marco with the older Priorie di San Lorenzo, which was incorporated in 1784. Late Baroque altars and paintings by Francesco Morandini (il Poppi) and Jacopo Ligozzi are part of its furnishings. At Porta a Fronzola, built in 1261 and now also known as Porta Santi di Cascese, views open out across the Casentino Valley.
QR codes and an audio guide lead through the old streets of Poppi’s historic centre. This allows you to connect the local history with the visible buildings and squares in your own way.
Forests, Wildlife and Regional Impressions
The Parco Zoo della Fauna Europea di Poppi covers around 50 hectares and provides a distinct focus alongside the churches and fortress. The chestnut, beech, oak and fir forests of Casentino form part of the natural heritage of the Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi. In Poppi, culture and landscape are therefore not separate themes existing side by side, but shape different options for planning your day.
The seasonal programme of the Ecomuseo del Casentino includes cultural walks, tastings, educational workshops, theatre performances and film screenings. Spread across the area, the museum system documents and enhances the region’s historical, artistic, natural-history and craft heritage. The regional cuisine of Casentino, which is associated with Poppi, includes truffles, mushrooms, chestnuts, potato tortelli, cheese, cold cuts and ham from Casentino.
A Holiday Apartment in Poppi to Suit Your Interests
When choosing a holiday apartment in Poppi, you can first weigh up your preferred holiday priorities: the castle, churches, art and audio guide compete with days shaped by forests, the wildlife park, cultural walks or regional cuisine. The specific themes of the town provide a clear framework for your planning without presupposing any characteristics of individual accommodations. This leaves room for shared discoveries, different daily rhythms and the question of which experiences in Casentino matter most to you.
For further orientation, you can also visit Badia Prataglia and Camaldoli.
For the wider travel overview: Arezzo.
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