Piane Vecchie: Frescoes, Brick Buildings and Hiking Trails

Piane Vecchie combines cultural history, preserved brick buildings and hiking trails with accommodation in the central town center. You can view the area from several perspectives as you plan your trip: through its historic division into Piane Nuove, the frescoes in the Chiesa di S. Sebastiano, and the trails that lead to Piane Vecchie.

Cultural History and Architectural Heritage

Piane Vecchie is part of the ancient Contrada “Planorun,” which is divided into Piane Vecchie and Piane Nuove. The Chiesa di S. Sebastiano lies between the two settlements. It was built from local stone and bricks in the 15th century. Its location, construction date and building materials offer different ways to understand the structure and its relationship to the two settlements.

The church contains unplastered frescoes depicting the Madonna and Child and Saint Sebastian, from the school of Crivelli. The Madonna and Child fresco dates from the 16th century and is considered finely executed. Thus, the church’s construction in the 15th century and the dating of this artwork to the 16th century are two distinct chronological reference points.

A building in Piane Vecchie has a fresco of the Madonna and Child in a wall niche. Preserved brick buildings can be found in both Piane Vecchie and Piane Nuove; most date from the 16th century. Together with the church, these buildings broaden the view of the architectural history of both settlements. The chronological comparison remains clear: the church was built in the 15th century, while most of the preserved brick buildings belong to the following century.

Hiking Trails Connected to Piane Vecchie

The “Sentieri sulla valle dell’Aso – percorso natura” trail leads to the hamlet of Piane Vecchie, near the “Le Selve” agriturismo. The trail description mentions orange trail markers; check the current markers on site. A circular hike to Piane Vecchie begins with an uphill section of the Cammino Francescano della Marca. This gives you two distinct trail connections: the nature trail’s destination near “Le Selve,” and the circular hike’s uphill opening section, which connects with the Cammino.

For comparing the routes, specific features are noted: the destination and trail markers for one, and the opening section along part of the pilgrimage route for the other. These differences can help you match each trail description to your own plans.

Town Center and Accommodation

The central town center of Piane Vecchie has been completely restored and converted into accommodation. The accommodation is therefore located in the town center itself, complementing the destination’s historical and architectural highlights. If you are looking for a hotel, you can also learn about Piane Vecchie through its local history, frescoes and hiking trails.

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