Holiday apartment in Talla: Trails, Bridges and Medieval Culture

Talla combines varied trails with medieval local history and regional festivals. Between Piazza Licio Nencetti, the old centre of La Castellaccia and the historic bridges along the Via dei Ponti Antichi Nord-Süd, you will find a destination to explore actively, culturally and gastronomically. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Talla, you will find options here for structuring your holiday days in different ways: longer routes, short historical discoveries and fixed events throughout the year.

Routes for hiking, cycling and horse riding

The Via dei Ponti Antichi Nord-Süd is a 14.2-kilometre out-and-back route for hiking, cycling and horse riding. A longer option is the Gran Tour: the circular route is 29.9 kilometres long and suitable for hiking, cycling and horse riding. The different route lengths help you plan your day according to the activity you want to pursue and the time available, without reducing both routes to a single uniform experience.

The Gran Tour covers almost the entire municipality of Talla and runs on natural surfaces for approximately 95 percent of its length. It starts and finishes in Piazza Licio Nencetti in the centre of Talla. There is an e-bike charging station near the fountain.

Stone paving and preserved bridges

Original stone paving is visible along the Via dei Ponti Antichi Nord-Süd. The sections near the Ponte di Annibale and between Pontenano and the Passo della Crocina are particularly noteworthy. The medieval Ponte di Sasso, which has been preserved and is accessible on foot, is located along the same historic route. Sections like these combine physical activity with visible traces of older paths and give a hike or cycling tour a clear cultural dimension.

La Castellaccia and Guido Monaco

The medieval village of La Castellaccia, the old centre of Talla, is located in the upper part of Talla. The Casa natale di Guido Monaco is housed there in a 10th-century building. Guido Monaco was born in this house between 992 and 995 and is considered the inventor of musical notation. The exhibition includes instruments and illuminated codices from the La Verna monastery.

The Casa natale di Guido Monaco can be visited by prior reservation. This makes the visit a separate item on your itinerary, which you can take into account when planning your days in Talla. The combination of La Castellaccia, the 10th-century building and Guido Monaco’s history also makes the site interesting for travellers seeking a specific cultural and historical focus in addition to scenery and physical activity.

Festivals and specialities throughout the year

The local tradition includes the Sagra del cacio e dei baccelli, held every year in the first days of May. Local chestnut-based specialities include Ballotte or Baloci, Tigliate and sweet polenta. Another regular highlight is the Corsa del Saracino di Talla. This medieval event originated in Talla in the second half of the 18th century and is held on the third Sunday in September. It is associated with the Sagra del dolce casalingo, a festival of homemade sweet treats.

The Church of San Niccolò on Piazza Licio Nencetti was built in 1644 by the Compagnia del Sacramento. During a stay in Talla, you can therefore combine different interests: a route on natural surfaces, historic bridges, a medieval old centre, musical history and seasonal festivals. Base your search for a holiday apartment in Talla on whether you would prefer to plan your days around routes, sightseeing or the dates of local events.

For more places in the same region, you can then discover Lucignano, Castel San Niccolò, Toppole, Rigo, Castiglion Fiorentino, Bucine, Lonnano and Papiano.

For the overarching travel overview: Arezzo.