Lunigiana is an enchanting land rich in history, nature, and folklore. Known as “the land of a hundred castles”, it offers visitors breathtaking views and the opportunity to visit beautiful villages that still retain the atmosphere of their past.
Every village and town has a castle or a fortified tower to defend the territory. The history of this land, a key crossroads since before the Middle Ages, is marked by power struggles that often involved important noble families such as the Malaspina family.
Here, life moves at a slower pace, far from the stress of the city. You can relax with long walks immersed in nature, or, if you’re a sports enthusiast, you can try your hand at mountain biking on one of the many trails throughout the area.
In addition to beautiful museums, such as the Stele Statue Museum inside the Piagnaro Castle in Pontremoli, you’ll have the opportunity to attend numerous folkloristic events, festivals, and medieval celebrations.
During your stay, you’ll discover wonderful hidden corners and be surprised by how this land can inspire you.
Lunigiana is crossed by the Via Francigena, a route that carried pilgrims from Canterbury to Rome. The origins of the Via Francigena date back to the Middle Ages, and over the centuries it has continued to be one of Europe’s most important communication routes.
In recent years, the stretch through Lunigiana has been revitalized and declared a “Cultural Route of the Council of Europe.” Along the route, you’ll encounter pilgrims as well as ordinary people who want to discover the most evocative corners of Lunigiana.
The Via Francigena is dotted with churches, castles, and charming fortified villages that you can visit on foot or by bike, as the stretch through Lunigiana has been transformed into a cycle/pedestrian path.
Come visit us and you’ll be fascinated by a place where time seems to have stood still and where people will welcome you as if you were part of their family.
In Lunigiana, besides nature and relaxation, you can find excellent food and many opportunities to visit beautiful museums and historic buildings.
One of the most important museums is the Stele Statue Museum in Pontremoli, located inside the Piagnaro Castle. The new exhibition space, created in collaboration with the Uffizi Museum in Florence, will guide you through unique artifacts typical of Lunigiana and dating back to the Iron Age.
Also noteworthy are the Ethnographic Museum in Villafranca in Lunigiana, the Natural History Museum in Aulla located inside the Brunella Fortress, and the Printing Museum in Fivizzano.
Parish churches, convents, and historic buildings will accompany your visits to virtually every corner of Lunigiana. You’ll be able to admire marvelous Baroque buildings with Italian gardens and particularly evocative churches.
It’s almost impossible to list all the wonders Lunigiana has to offer, so we look forward to organizing an unforgettable holiday for you.
Lunigiana and our accommodations enjoy a truly strategic location: from here, you can easily reach both the sea and the mountains, organizing stress-free day trips. To cultural spots like Florence, Pisa or Lucca.
You can quickly reach Liguria, with its seaside villages and small harbors, or the wonderful Cinque Terre, with their scenic trails, colorful houses, and picture-perfect coves.
To the south, Versilia awaits you with its long, well-equipped beaches, elegant seafront, seafood restaurants, clubs, and vibrant nightlife.
During the day, you can relax in our accommodations, surrounded by the greenery and tranquility of Lunigiana, and whenever you like, you can set off for a trip to the beach, returning comfortably in the evening: the perfect balance between nature, relaxation, and exploring the area.
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