In the ancient times Limite was known as a river landing-place. Recent studies testify the presence of an Etruscan harbour. Thanks to a good network of trails extending on the Montalbano, this area is particularly suited for walk and excursion fans. Trials lead up on beautiful hills with woods and olive trees, passing by interesting buildings and country-churches such as the Church of San Jacopo a Pulignano and the Abbey of San Martino in Campo.

The Castle of Capraia - Castello di Capraia
Its position on a high spur on the bank of the Arno River helped in preserving the structural distinctive features of a medieval village. The village has very old origins. It was a fief of the town of Pi-stoia, which could control road and river traffic between Florence and Pisa from the top of the spur. Towards 1250, Capraia was
a theatre of fights between Guelphs and Ghibellines.

La Fornace Pasquinucci
Old kiln for producing terracotta, it was recently transformed into a beautiful show room. In the restored building, one can still admire the structures used for the different phases of clay transformation, such as the "trogoli": places for the clay drying, the "ter-rai", the kiln etc.

Chiesa di San Jacopo a pulignano
Built during the 12th Century on the top of a hill, in the Bibbiani farm. As a Tuscan Romanesque church, it is quite unusual. It was used up to 1960s. Now, one can
visit it only by appointment. It is situated along trekking trail n.5 Limite-Pulignano-Valicarda, in very evocative scenery.

La Badia di San Martino in Campo
Romanesque parish church dating back to the 12th Century. It houses beautiful frescoes, a stone altar and a stone font. It is at the limits of Capraia and Limite territory, towards Carmignano, near well-known Artimino. One can visit it by appointment.

Limite town Rowers' tradition
The history of Limite is strictly connected to the navigation of the Arno River. The "Navicellai" of the town achieved great renown. On their boats, they carried goods up and down the river. They were very good at steering their boats along the most difficult stretches of river, so they were demanded for the most difficult transports. As a result, shipyards opened in this area.
They later moved to the Tyrrhenian coast, in order to avoid problems connected to the transport of boats. The first Italian Boating Club was founded in Limite. It won and still wins important competitions. Every year, there is a revival of rowers' tradition thanks to the "Palio di San Lorenzo" and the "Palio con la Montata". They are river regattas run on the "gozzi" by the various districts of the town.
The "gozzi" are typical boats with eight oarsmen, a steersman and a climber.

EVENTS NOT TO MISS
Palio di S.Lorenzo
3rd Sunday in July. Historical regatta on the Arno River. A challenge between the women rowers of the four districts of

Church of San Jacopo
the town (La Castellina, Di So- ] pra, Di Sotto, La Punta).

Palio con la Montata
3rd Sunday in September. Regatta on the "gozzi". A challenge between the various districts of the town. At the end of the regatta, the "montata" takes place. The players of the four districts must climb up a rope hanging over the Arno River.

Little Fair of Castra
2nd Sunday in September. Markets and Fairs of typical handicrafts and agricultural products of the Montalbano area.