In the footsteps of Saint Geminiano, patron saint of Modena
Chiesa di San Geminiano
Events may vary, always contact the organizers before going on site.
As part of Monasteri Aperti 2026, a guided tour of the Church and Rectory of San Geminiano in the area of Pompeano Castle, situated atop a massive ophiolitic cliff composed of serpentine rock.
The medieval fortress of Pompeano can be reached by climbing a short ramp that winds its way up the rock from the village below. Within the fortified perimeter, accessed through a pointed-arch gateway, stands the feudal manor house, whose reception hall is decorated with volutes and the coats of arms of the Cesis family of Gombola and the Cesis family of Rome. The building faces the Church of San Geminiano al Sasso.
At the end of the tour, you can take part in a dinner organised at a farm stay near the village of Castello, featuring typical local produce.
Groups of up to 30 people
WHEN
Sunday 4 October 2026 at 3.00 pm
Sunday 11 October 2026 at 3.00 pm
COST
Ticket: €10 (guided tour)
DINNER 4–11 OCTOBER
8.30 pm at Agriturismo Cacciatori in the village. Approximate price to be confirmed upon booking. Tel. 0536-958141 Patrizia
TOUR AND DINNER BOOKINGS:
Enquiries and bookings by Wednesday 1 October 2026 at 7.00 pm and Wednesday 8 November 2026 at 7.00 pm
Contact details: p.piumi@opusnatura.it;
-mobile: 3338173404 Pierluigi
The medieval fortress of Pompeano can be reached by climbing a short ramp that winds its way up the rock from the village below. Within the fortified perimeter, accessed through a pointed-arch gateway, stands the feudal manor house, whose reception hall is decorated with volutes and the coats of arms of the Cesis family of Gombola and the Cesis family of Rome. The building faces the Church of San Geminiano al Sasso.
At the end of the tour, you can take part in a dinner organised at a farm stay near the village of Castello, featuring typical local produce.
Groups of up to 30 people
WHEN
Sunday 4 October 2026 at 3.00 pm
Sunday 11 October 2026 at 3.00 pm
COST
Ticket: €10 (guided tour)
DINNER 4–11 OCTOBER
8.30 pm at Agriturismo Cacciatori in the village. Approximate price to be confirmed upon booking. Tel. 0536-958141 Patrizia
TOUR AND DINNER BOOKINGS:
Enquiries and bookings by Wednesday 1 October 2026 at 7.00 pm and Wednesday 8 November 2026 at 7.00 pm
Contact details: p.piumi@opusnatura.it;
-mobile: 3338173404 Pierluigi
WHERE
Via Castello di Pompeano, fraz. Pompeano, 41028, Serramazzoni, (MO)
a partire da 10.00 €
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INFO & TICKETS
Pierluigi Piumi
3338173404