The location: Case D'Arno
A welcome center offering services and storytelling for travelers, pilgrims, and cyclists in the heart of the Casentino region
A place that brings together fragments, stories, and paths
Case D’Arno is the result of the restoration of a multi-layered complex that began to take shape in the late 17th century and has evolved over time, just as living spaces do: through additions, transformations, and necessity.
The project’s philosophy draws inspiration from Kintsugi, the Japanese art that celebrates fractures rather than hiding them.
Here, what was once separated is mended with a precious element: time, care, and a sense of journey.
Case D’Arno is not just a building, but a deliberate stopping point, designed for modern-day travelers exploring the Casentino region on foot, by bike, or at a leisurely pace, following historic, spiritual, and natural routes.
At the crossroads of the main roads of the Casentino
Case D’Arno is situated in a region that has been traversed over the centuries by pilgrims, merchants, poets, and travelers.
Today, explore:
– the great Franciscan and Dantean routes.
– the historical trails linked to the Battle of Campaldino.
– the ancient Etruscan trails around Lake degli Idoli.
– the nature trails of the Casentino Forest Park.
– the cycling routes of the Apennines.
A landscape that continues to be a place of passage and transformation, just as it was in the days of the European Grand Tour.
Essential services for travelers
– Information and local guidance center.
– Digital guide to the Casentino region.
– Rest area for cyclists and pilgrims.
– Exhibition space for local exhibitions, events, and products.
– Restrooms and showers.
– Dining and tasting area.
All our services are designed to blend seamlessly with the surroundings, guided by the principles of sustainability, mindfulness, and respect.