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On the Way of San Jacopo, Serravalle Pistoiese offers a unique viewpoint: from the Barbarossa Tower, you can see both the beginning and the end of the route.
The Cammino di San Jacopo, Way of San Jacopo, follows the ancient Roman Cassia-Clodia road, which connected Rome to the port of Luni, passing through Florence.
This route crosses some of Tuscany’s most important art cities, including Florence, Lucca, Pistoia, and Pisa. It marks the beginning of an Italian pilgrimage path that links Pistoia, known as the Italian Santiago, to Santiago de Compostela.
The two cities share a strong bond through the cult of the Apostle James (Giacomo or Jacopo in italian), whose relic is preserved in the Cathedral of San Zeno in Pistoia, within the Chapel of the Silver Altar, a remarkable work of goldsmithing. As proof of this connection, Piazza del Duomo in Pistoia houses the only milestone in Italy for the Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago).
The route starts in Florence and passes through Prato, Pistoia, Pescia, and Lucca, cities that hold important religious relics. It winds through a landscape rich in historical, artistic, natural, and religious heritage, making it a unique pilgrimage experience.
A key location along the way is the medieval hamlet of Serravalle Pistoiese. The top of the Barbarossa Tower is the only point along the pilgrimage route from which both the beginning and the end of the journey can be seen at a glance, making it a symbolic and strategic vantage point.
