Holiday Apartment in Capannuccia – Culture, Trails and Gardens

Capannuccia can be explored through several distinct facets: the village is home to the Chiesa di San Giuseppe, and the “Bagno a Ripoli cycletour” circular cycling route also starts here. For active days, there is also the 43-kilometre “Borghi e colline – A piedi intorno a Bagno a Ripoli” hiking trail, while gardens, museums and historic buildings broaden the cultural offering. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Capannuccia, you can base your choice of location on the balance you want between activity, history and regional excursions.

Culture and historical traces around Capannuccia

The Chiesa di San Giuseppe is located in Capannuccia. For information about access and opening hours, please contact the parish directly. The Antico Spedale del Bigallo features an impressive hall with a coffered ceiling and pulpit, as well as a monumental kitchen; the hall is now used as a conference room. A hostel has also been established in the already restored rooms of the Antico Spedale del Bigallo.

Other historical points of interest include the Oratorio Santa Caterina delle Ruote, built from 1354 on the Rimezzano estate on the slopes of Poggio di Baroncelli, and the Antico Spedale del Bigallo, founded in 1214 by Dioticidiede di Bonaguida del Dado. The Fonte della Fata Morgana, also known as Casina delle Fate, is located near Grassina and was built by Bernardo Vecchietti in the second half of the 16th century.

Cycling, hiking and running events

The “Bagno a Ripoli cycletour” circular cycling route starts in Capannuccia, where a public car park is available. For the Campestre “Parco di Mondeggi”, the meeting point and race-number collection are at 7:30 a.m. in the park’s car park in Capannuccia. The sixth edition included a 10-kilometre competitive race, a non-competitive run over the same distance and a 5-kilometre walk.

The “Borghi e colline – A piedi intorno a Bagno a Ripoli” hiking trail is 43 kilometres long, divided into four stages, and connects signposted paths, local roads and side roads in the Bagno a Ripoli area. The different route lengths and formats provide guidance for planning: you can allow for a longer hiking day covering several stages, as well as a walk or a more challenging running distance.

Museums and gardens in the surrounding area

Several cultural attractions are located around Capannuccia: the Museo Horne is a museum, Palazzo Pitti is a palace, the Museo degli Argenti is a museum, and the Galleria del Costume is also a museum. The gardens in the surrounding area include Giardino Torrigiani and Giardino Del Museo Archeologico. The wider region around Capannuccia also includes Il Pratone, a mountain, and Giardino Corsi, a garden.

A holiday apartment suited to your preferred daily mix

When choosing a holiday apartment in Capannuccia, the attractions located directly in the village can serve as the starting point for your plans: the Chiesa di San Giuseppe, the start of the cycling route and the car park by the park. In addition, the multi-day hiking trail, the running and walking formats of the Campestre, and museums, palaces and gardens in the surrounding area offer various options for a varied stay. This keeps your accommodation decision linked to your personal priorities – active trails, cultural discoveries or a combination of both.

Discover more destinations

You can also explore Grassina and Le Case San Romolo.

For the higher-level travel overview: Bagno A Ripoli.