Loppiano
A small town, a laboratory of fraternity
Loppiano
A small town, a laboratory of fraternity
Current population
Countries represented
Loppiano is the first international little city of the Focolare Movement. It is an active part of a network of realities distributed in the five continents and inspired by the same ideals of unity and fraternity.
Every year Loppiano welcomes thousands of visitors from all over the world to the enchanting heart of Tuscany indicating a style of coexistence that also speaks to the great multicultural cities of the Third Millennium..
Loppiano Experience
Choose the experience that suits you, Loppiano is ready to welcome you with open arms.
In just a few hours or a weekend, the “Loppiano experience” can become an itinerary to discover the town and its inhabitants. There are many opportunities, some of them already scheduled throughout the year. Take a look at the calendar to also participate in the events of Loppiano.
Young people, families, university students, for those interested in becoming a temporary citizen of Loppiano all paths are open and the programs are custom-made. Living in the little city for a few weeks or months means becoming part of this fraternity workshop.
Vacations? Conferences? Are you looking for a space that can give added value to your projects? Loppiano is open to people, associations, companies and institutions that want to organize their activities in its structures. Networking increases biodiversity and increases its positive impact.
Academic and Cultural formation
Loppiano is also a “school-city“: here you learn to be men and women projected into the construction of universal brotherhood, of a united world.
News
The protagonists, the stories, Loppiano is a laboratory of fraternity in constant action
Sophia: enrolment now open for the 2026/27 academic year with lots of new features
By the Editorial Staff – A complete and renewed academic program, a dual degree with the University of Perugia, and a new campus in Florence.
Gen 3 and Gen 2: new ambassadors of peace
by Paolo Lòriga – More than 40 participants took part in an immersion experience in Loppiano to explore how peace is lived, built, and promoted.
“Partecipando”: the Universal Civic Service project in Loppiano
By the Editorial Staff – Applications are now open for the selection of volunteer workers for the Universal Civil Service in Loppiano. The deadline is April 8, 2026.
Cardinal Lazarus: “Chiara Lubich helped us discover Mary”
by Paolo Lòriga – The South Korean prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy first met the founder of the Movement in 1975. He has remained in contact with the Movement ever since. He spoke a little about himself during the homily at the Mass celebrated at the Theotokos Shrine on 14 March.
Events
Discover all the events scheduled in Loppiano
Special events
Family Format: The First Years of Life Together
Quo Vadis: where are you going?
