Ponte-Diga S. Antonio walking route

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1. 1

   Pasticceria Charlotte

   0.0 km

   The walk starts on Via Garibaldi, in front of Pasticceria Charlotte: before setting off you can try some traditional Sicilian pastries at the outdoor tables.

2. 2

   Porta San Lorenzo

   0.4 km

   You leave town through Porta San Lorenzo, a brick and stone gate with a fountain on each side of the arch. Beyond the gate the road heads down toward the river.

3. 3

   The church of San Paolo al Ponte

   0.5 km

   A little further on stands the church of San Paolo al Ponte, round in plan, with walls of brick and stone. Today it is held up by wooden beams that keep it safe.

4. 4

   The Sant’Antonio bridge-weir

   1.1 km

   The arched bridge over the Potenza that also works as a weir: the water falls in two cascades beneath the arches, with the hills behind. It is the farthest point of the route and the right place for a break.

5. 5

   The bridge by the gym

   1.9 km

   From the bridge by the gym you can watch the water flowing between the trees and the old houses overlooking the river; in autumn the leaves turn yellow and orange. From here you head back to the centre.

6. 6

   The church of the Monte di Pietà

   2.5 km

   The route ends in front of the church of the Monte di Pietà, next to the bell tower with the clock. San Severino’s Monte di Pietà was founded in 1470 to grant small loans against pledges to those in need, and it remained active until the twentieth century.