Capolona
Capolona is a small town in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany, set along the Arno river at the gateway to the Casentino valley
Updated 19 July 2026
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The story
The story of Capolona
Introduction and Location
Capolona lies in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany, along the course of the Arno river, at the point where the Arezzo plain meets the first hills of Casentino. The municipal territory stretches across gentle hills planted with olive trees and vines, leading toward the wooded slopes that mark the entrance to the upper Arno valley. Just a few kilometres from the city of Arezzo, Capolona makes a convenient base for exploring both the art city and the quieter rural landscapes of Casentino, in a setting of authentic Tuscan calm.
History and Origins
Capolona's origins date back to the Middle Ages, when the Casentino area was contested among the powers of Arezzo, Florence and the feudal families that controlled the Arno valley. Like many settlements in the area, the village developed in connection with the control of the communication routes along the river, in a border zone between plain and mountain. Over the centuries the town has kept its agricultural and rural character, maintaining a close bond with the land, the Arno and the farming traditions that still shape local life today.
Nature and Landscape
Capolona's landscape is shaped by the Arno river, which crosses the municipal territory offering glimpses of water and riverside vegetation, and by cultivated hills that slope down from the higher ground of Casentino. Olive groves, vineyards and fields alternate with woods of oak and conifer, forming a mosaic typical of inland Tuscany. Sitting at the hinge between the Arno valley and the Casentino mountains, the area is a good starting point for walks, cycling routes and short excursions toward the forests and higher villages nearby.
What to Do and See
Life in Capolona moves at a slow pace, between the village facing the Arno and the surrounding countryside. Visitors can enjoy walks along the river, routes through the cultivated hills, and short trips to the historic towns of Casentino and to nearby Arezzo, rich in monuments and museums. It suits travellers looking for slow tourism, made of nature, open air and small villages rather than major sights, and works well as a quiet base for day trips into the upper Arno valley.
Flavours and Traditions
Capolona's table reflects the rural cuisine of inland Tuscany: extra virgin olive oil, wine, unsalted bread, pulses and seasonal vegetables accompany simple, genuine dishes. In the surrounding Casentino area, chestnuts, mushrooms, truffles and pecorino cheeses are common, products that speak of a territory still tied to agricultural rhythms. Village festivals held throughout the area are often the best occasion to taste these products and get to know the local gastronomic traditions, handed down from generation to generation.
Not to be missed
- A walk along the banks of the Arno
- The hills planted with olive groves and vineyards
- Excursions to the villages of Casentino
- A day trip to Arezzo and its monuments
- Village festivals and local specialities
To see
What to see in Capolona
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