Cammino di Santa Giulia

The Cammino di Santa Giulia traces its origins back to the Lombard period, when, at the request of King Desiderius and his wife Ansa, the relics of Saint Giulia were transported from the cove of Livorno to Brescia. This fascinating journey passes through inhabited areas and nature trails, encountering numerous parish churches dedicated to the saint. Here you will discover the first stage of the route: from the Church of Santa Giulia in Livorno, a place of worship and faith for the city’s residents, to Le Badie, a small hamlet of Collesalvetti.

The route begins on paved roads, winding through the historic streets of Livorno, where you can admire monuments of historical and artistic interest, such as the Churches of the United Greeks, the Nations, and the Armenians along Via della Madonna, the Fortezza Nuova, and the Cisternone, designed by Pasquale Poccianti. After passing the railway station, the path leads into the Livornese countryside, revealing a different side of the city. While Livorno is strongly connected to the sea, it also holds deep ties to the agricultural traditions of its inland areas, rich in history and culture.