S. Andrea Bagni and Medesano

The charm of an uncontaminated environment

The capital has ancient origins and the place name “Medesano” has been identified by intellectuals as originating from the Roman “Medianum”, which appears on the “Tabula Alimentaria” found in Velleia, dating back to the days of Trajan. Medesano is crossed by the Via Francigena, which is still travelled by numerous pilgrims journeying to Rome.

The landscape of the Recchio Valley is of particular naturalistic interest due to the relief that rise up suddenly from the hills, looking like huge boulders sculpted by the hand of nature. From the hamlet of Varano Marchesi it is possibile to travel a series of high altitude panoramic footpaths of unquestionable charm, among oaks and chestnut trees. Also in Varano Marchesi, an enthnographic museum has been created, featuring farming items, with an educational section dedicated to the area’s history; the cast of the Jubilee Stone found in Roccalanzona, an element which is unique in its kind and bears witness to the Jubilee arranged by Boniface VIII in 1300, is of considerable importance.

Two kilometres from Felegara lies Sant’Andrea Bagni, the best known hamlet within the municipal area. Its centuries of national fame are due to its health-giving waters which bubble up from the Rio Fabbro valley. Several items have been found which indicate that, in Roman times, the Sant’Andrea waters were used for their curative properties.

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