Villa Verucchio
Welcome to Villa Verucchio, the most populous hamlet of Verucchio!
Located on the right bank of the Marecchia river, Villa Verucchio is a place where modernity has married history. To learn more about the history and places of interest in Villa Verucchio, keep reading!
History
Villa Verucchio began to develop in the modern era as a commercial outpost of Verucchio during the 19th century. Today, the town is an important agricultural, artisanal, and industrial center, with a strong presence of primary services and a school, which has resulted in a reversal of the attraction ratio with the municipal capital in recent decades.
Monuments and places of interest
Franciscan convent of the friars minor
The Franciscan convent of the Order of Friars Minor, founded by St. Francis in 1213 on the ruins of an ancient dormitory, is located in the locality. According to tradition, the saint performed some miracles in the area and planted his cypress staff that had supported him during the walk. The stick took root, giving life to an extraordinary tree. The cypress of St. Francis is a real monument (7.5 m in diameter and 25 m in height) that botanists believe to be at least 700 years old.
Near the convent, healing waters bubble up that legend says were made to spring forth by the saint. The oldest document that mentions this monastery is the testament of Malatesta da Verucchio of 1311. Over time, the small dormitory was converted into a convent, accompanied by a church dedicated to the Holy Cross, still existing.
Conclusions
Villa Verucchio is a place that harmoniously combines past and present. The presence of the Franciscan convent of the Friars Minor, with its cypress of St. Francis and the healing waters that bubble up nearby, is a gem for visitors who want to learn more about the history of the locality. Also, modernity and the presence of primary services make Villa Verucchio an ideal destination for those who want to spend time in a place with multiple opportunities.
