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Elevation 750 meters Population 900 Wonderful little hamlet, now famous for Saffron but back in the days it was an important rest stop for the transhumance path. It is located in the Navelli valley and with its special climate, unique soil and with an astrological reason, provides one of the best saffron in the world. HISTORICAL FACTS Piana di Navelli on the Saffron Road. Saffron, a precious ingredient in the finest dishes, reached this area from the orient over the historic "transumanza" sheep herding paths that drove the local economy for centuries. These well-trodden paths led from the mountains down to the grasslands by the sea, where shepherds would take their sheep for grazing in the winters, trading their goods along the way. Exploring how these trades and transactions along the Tratturo trails influenced the lives of Jews in the Apennine mountains and the economy overall. Visit an old Jewish ghetto and our tour guide explains Jewish involvement in the wool business in the 1400s. For more information, visit a website that has deeper insights on the topic at http://www.jewishitalia.com The touring company organizes tours in the area and can explain in great details the non popular historical facts. WHAT TO SEE - Church of San Salvatore in Civitaretenga, late 17th century with its renaissance portal and elegant internal décor. - Castles and lookout towers, being a fortified town FESTIVITIES 20th and 21st August: Zafferano Festival First Sunday of May: Festa della Madonna del Gonfalone First Sunday of September: Festa della Madonna dell’Arco  |
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