What a place to live. Monks and nuns share this beautiful spot in honour of St. Francis. A must see when in this area

Cool place. Lits of tourists though. Great views, chappels everywhere, interesting 'caves' and history!

Beautiful stay at the monestary on top of the mountains. A lot of tourisrs but if you stay the night you can catch the monestary in its quiet tranquility. Beautiful hikes all around the area.

Beautiful place to experience the serenity and grace of the Franciscan spirituality. A place so dear to St Francis of Assisi. Set amongst a hill top cliff, it speaks of all things Francis, nature, serenity, wildlife.

It was indeed a gem. We had a lot th whole day. Prayer, meals, encounter, tour around the place and concluded with a procession and a mass.

Absolutely STUNNING PLACE whether you are believer or not. It is very suggestive place in the mountains in province of Arezzo (Tuscany). It consists of couple of buildings of sanctuary, church, chapels, place where Saint Francis received the stigmas, small museum, shop. You can feel strong spirituality and huge peace there. When i entered the church, one of Franciscan monk played the grand piano and I burst into tears without reason. We didn't planned this visit on our journey, we were with our dog, which was not a problem everywhere outside. Please pay attention, there is about 5-7 degrees colder in this valley, we suggest to take jumper or jacket with you. We ate local "piadinas" in small bar near the parking place. Surely WORTH OF NEXT VISIT AGAIN.

Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, La Verna is a place of unparalleled natural beauty and spiritual significance. Its rugged cliffs and lush forests provide a stunning backdrop to the iconic La Verna Sanctuary, where St. Francis of Assisi once communed with nature and received the stigmata. A pilgrimage to this hallowed site promises a profound connection with both the divine and the wonders of the Italian landscape.

I was dubious about coming because there is only a three star review on Google but we went anyway and I’m so glad we did. It’s a lovely place in a beautiful part of Tuscany with big green areas, open spaces to picnic and plenty of benches throughout. There are lots of animals to see, a play park and a bar/ restaurant. All of the animals look very well looked after and healthy, which was a huge relief for me after some of the horror wildlife parks I’ve seen in the past. The staff were friendly. I would recommend it.

Very run down and in a complete state of disrepair. Old farming equipment and nettles everywhere. Half the animals are donkeys and wild rabbits! That being said, my kids and I had an exiting afternoon. We were pretty much alone in the park, which gave it an eerie atmosphere. At any moment we expected Tyrannosaurs and wolves to jump us! Unfortunately we did not see any of the expected wolves - and the bear apparently died in 2022. In my opinion the birds of prey had too small enclosures, but we saw no animals in distress. It could become a much better attraction with some investment and hard work. But if you are the area, and in need of a picnic spot when give it a try.

Very nice zoo with many European animals in their habitat. The (quite old) brown bear is super cute. We spent half a day spotting the animals with our 3yo daughter. The animals have plenty of space and look happy. Entrance is 8€ for adults and 6.5€ for kids. There is a restaurant where you can buy food and sandwiches for picnic and also a playground (old, but still our daughter enjoyed it quite a lot)

This zoo is more of an animal sanctuary for native animals. The animals were happy and well cared for. You can tell they are socialized with the staff as they come to fences to see you. The food was excellent as well.

This zoo is very special and worth a visit. The animals are native to the area and you can actually see they are happy. That is rare in a zoo. The views are amazing and as you walk to the exhibits it is as if you are in a park. As someone else mentioned, it is more of a sanctuary than just a zoo.

Went there and it looked like the „cages“ (yes I have to call them that because they looked like literal cages with metal bars) hadn’t been cleaned in ages. The bears looked miserable and sad in their little enclosure and the wolves/ wild dogs looked as if they hadn’t eaten in months either and as if we were its next meal. The bird cages hurt me as a human, way too small and very sad.

+ emaizing view + Great park and picnic area + Possibility feed some animals - playground should be renovated, some things have to be fixed - English is not really supported and there are few information signs that help you without knowing Italian, but it doesn't impact the possibility to enter and enjoy the trip. About animals. Some opinions are exaggerated, there are no "sick/sad" animals visible. Some animals are hard to see because they have enough space to hide. Some animals are missing some space but it is not possible to provide enough space for them (birds) in that case I only hope it's been rescued and not removed from the nature. Overall location is amazing, zoo is average, facilities should be renovated but there are not many places like this to see in good weather.

Nice campsite near Poppi, great location, great service and a nice pool. Sanitary could use an upgrade. No area to wash the dishes.

We only stayed for one night at the La pineta camping but could have stayed much longer. The owner is incredibly friendly and even though the campground is terraced it was easily accessible with our T5. Showers, toilets and other facilities are clean and its a good starting point to do hikes and daytrips in the casentinesi national park. Be sure to get a cappuccino at the little bar at the swimming pool! We would definitely come here again!

Good quality, nice place, quite

(Translated by Google) This campsite is a hidden gem! The atmosphere is incredibly peaceful and relaxing, perfect for unwinding. The restrooms are spotless and well-maintained, with toilet paper and soap—a detail that makes all the difference. The pool is kid-friendly, with plenty of loungers and umbrellas always available. The staff was always friendly and helpful. You need a car to get there. (Original) Questo campeggio è un gioiellino nascosto! L'atmosfera è incredibilmente tranquilla e rilassante, perfetta per staccare la spina. I servizi igienici sono pulitissimi e ben tenuti con carte igienica e sapone, un dettaglio che fa la differenza. La piscina è adatta ai bambini e con molti lettini e ombrelloni sempre disponibili. Il personale è stato sempre cordiale e disponibile. È necessario andarci in macchina.

(Translated by Google) Very quiet campsite (but obviously it depends on the number of guests). Very large and shaded pitches. Always clean bathrooms with toilet paper and soap available, and hot showers included in the price. Canopy tables and barbecue grills are available. Phenomenal at a fantastic price. (Original) Campeggio tranquillissimo (ma ovviamente dipende dagli ospiti presenti) Piazzole molto grandi e ombreggiate. Bagni sempre puliti con carta igienica e sapone a disposizione, docce con acqua calda comprese nella tariffa. Possibilità di utilizzo di tavoli e tavolini sotto tettoia e griglie barbecue. Fenomenale ad un prezzo straonesto.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful campsite, kept obsessively by how clean and precise it was in everything. Clean and spacious bathrooms, with sink, hand soap and toilet paper. Separate showers, super spacious and with hot water. Arranged on terraces, the campsite is full of trees and is therefore practically completely shaded, consequently it is very easy to hang lines or ropes to hang clothes between the trees themselves. It has a spacious swimming pool, sun loungers and umbrellas. You pay the price per person for the nights of stay, plus the price of the vehicle with which you stay (tent, camper, car, etc.). All the staff is super kind and helpful, in the chatter exchanged I felt welcomed like at home! (Original) Campeggio bellissimo, tenuto maniacalmente da quanto era pulito e preciso in tutto. Bagni puliti e spaziosi, con lavandino, sapone per le mani e carta igienica. Docce separate, super spaziose e con acqua calda. Disposto su terrazzamenti, il campeggio pullula di alberi ed è quindi praticamente del tutto ombreggiato, di conseguenza è molto facile appendere fili o corde per stendere tra gli alberi stessi. Dispone di una piscina spaziosa, lettini e ombrelloni. Si paga il prezzo a persona per le notti di soggiorno, più il prezzo del mezzo con cui si alloggia (tenda, camper, auto, ecc.). Tutto lo staff è super gentile e disponibile, nelle chiacchiere scambiate mi sono sentita accolta come a casa!

(Translated by Google) Welcoming, basic but clean facilities. There's no grey water disposal for campers; the cassette can be emptied in the restroom. There's no waste disposal for boats (use another camper area a few kilometers away). Sloping access, a little awkward. Trees and dense shade. Spacious pitches. (Original) Accogliente, servizi spartani ma puliti. Non ha scarico acque grigie per camper, la cassetta è vuotabile nel bagno ordinario, non è dotato di scarico per nautico (usare altra area camper a pochi chilometri). Accesso in pendenza, un poco disagevole. Alberatura e ombra fitta. Piazzole ampie.

Worthy to visit inside. I went there on Sunday and it wasn't necessary to buy tickets. The parking is a few meters from the monastery and is also free.

This is a simple place. Food is good, nothing much. It is a retreat center, so don't expect the Hilton. Very quiet at night. It is nice to share Mass with the Camaldian monks at 6:30 pm or prayer in the morning around 7:30 am.

An out of the way ancient monastery.. the ambiente is well preserved. You can visit the monk cells and the church. The walks around are amazing! ... And don't forget to bring empty water bottles, natural spring water is amazing!!

Very peaceful place to enjoy the nature

Free guided tours in Italian and English, worth a visit, especially the anticipation farmacia

The Antica Pharmacy is full of excellent natural medication that really works. We found an ointment against mosquitos for instance. The Arancia jam in the best I have even eaten. The bar (picture) is nice too for taking a break.

Nice and peaceful!

We went to the restaurant which filled very quickly. Menu large easy to choose what suited your taste, pizzas ,pasta, steak, pork all there. House red was good, bill was reasonable. There are tables to eat outside so I assume in summer get a table outside as view is amazing. Service was good.

Best option if you are in Casentino: La Torricella has the greatest view of Poppi’s Castle, as it is exactly in front of it. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and all details are taken care of (we enjoyed one of the rooms in the side building). Dinner was very good and staff took extra care. Cannot miss!

We visited this restaurant three times when staying in Poppi. The setting and food was excellent each time. Sadly, on our last visit the service was not up to its previous standard, which was extremely disappointing particularly as we sitting outside and unusually it was cold and rainy. No offer was made to sit us inside. It was busy but we felt our orders should have been given priority given the weather conditions.

Very nice little quaint hotel. Three levels of room for your stay. Food is great along with the staff they seem to be very friendly and helpful. Probably will come back here for my vacation and stay again.

This is just for the restaurant, rather than the hotel. Beautiful setting with wonderful views. Large parties of Italian families coming to celebrate, which gives an indication of how good the food is. It is *very* good and the staff were kind and helpful towards us when we couldn't speak in Italian.

We had our wedding meal here 6 years ago and we had a fantastic meal with awesome service. We have returned this year and also decided to stay the night as well as another meal. The food and service is great and we thought the view of Poppi Castle our wedding venue was so lovely from the room we booked. We have lovely memories here and that is testament to the staff of this lovely establishment.

Excellent restaurant and hotel, just outside Poppi. It offers an excellent view of the hill, at night the illuminated castle gives magic and peace. It is possible to eat outside, and in the summer evening there is live music. Typical cuisine and good pizza, good choice of wines. I recommend for a relaxing evening... an excellent "Fiorentina" and a good local wine.

Nice stop on the via di Francesco. Cold beer, snacks. Nice covered outside seating

Delicious and very typical Tuscan menu in a charming area by the Casentinese forest’s national park. Prices are very reasonable and the portions are generous. Will definitely go back! Nice walks around the area makes it a great day out

One of our yearly appointments is to go to this restaurant after spending the morning harvesting chestnuts. This year made no difference and the typical food (meat, mushrooms, truffles and hand made pasta) has been up to scratch. It's a bit of a journey to reach this place from where we live, but chestnuts, food and the views of the colourful woods in autumn, make all worthwhile. Tables where placed far apart and Covid-19 protocols were all met. 2023: apart from the unneeded COVID measures all the rest is confirmed. Maybe a little bit too noisy when full of clients.

Super friendly staff, delicious food, for a bargain price.

We were in Italy for two weeks and this was one of our favorite meals. Tucked away just off the main road, we found the food, atmosphere and service to be just what we were looking for on our drive from Florence to San Marino. Having lunch here was truly a treat.

Don't miss this place. It is a little away in the mountains but if you are on a car, spend extra minutes to drive up there. The staff is nice and the food is great. Prices are reasonable too.

Il capanno is a very famous restaurant in badia where I have a dinner with my company members some days ago and it was amazing we were having dinner together like we used to do every year so this year the leader of the company chose the place for us to have a nice dinner together and it was really nice.

The food was really good, recommendations were great. Very busy place frequented by locals for daily meals and bread, it seemed. Host was warm and friendly.

Friendly people and tasty food!

Great place for a quick lunch or a nice Italian breakfast pastry&cappuccino. Good bread and all sorts of bakery products

Very pleasant place to get tasty and fresh food quickly.

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(Translated by Google) Various home-made dishes as well as Schiacciata and well-garnished pizzas. It also has an excellent display of desserts. I prefer the pistachio tart but the blackberry tart is also excellent. Fair prices, friendly and approachable owner. (Original) Piatti vari casalinghi oltre a schiacciate e pizze ben guarnite. Ha anche una ottima vetrina di dolci. Io preferisco la crostata al pistacchio ma anche alle more è ottima. Prezzi giusti, titolare simpatico e alla mano.

Best dinner we've ever had, this place is a gem! Every meal is a little work of art. Thank you do much!

It's great and modern, but you need to know where you are going. this is an extremely refined cuisine, aimed at enhancing the flavors of the territory, of course, but also an extreme refinement of combinations and timing. The high cost is justified, in fact, because it is an experience rather than a classic dinner, just as the quality is indisputable. I did the full tasting menu with wine pairing, but I think I would have been disappointed if I had ordered a la carte. Overall I must say that I was satisfied, I don't like the genre though, a great experience!

Such an amazing experience. Perfect Dinner. Incredible spices. Amazing Service. Not possible to do better. Worth every Cent. Take the wine matching to the food. You will not regret it.

Such a nice place with a real italian cuisine experience! Thank you very much and we‘ll be back!

Usually I do not recommend restaurants because can’t always like everything. We are all different, and tastes are different too, this is life. But now we have found a perfectionist paradise. We have visited the perfectly planned space with very attentive and careful staff, impeccable service and a kitchen that cannot be forgotten. I did not find any flaw in 12 dishes- “to explore”. Wish you to get your Michelin star soon.

Very interesting food with bitter and acid tastes. Very 'foresty' flavours. Excellent service and ambience. Great view.

Unbelievably good gluten free options. Such incredible food at a really reasonable price point. Highly recommend