Garfagnana & beyond
Neighborhoods
Garfagana is an ideal place for lovers of unspoiled forest, hills and mountains with endless hiking trials (with one of them passing by Campo Collina).
Garfagnana is beautifully described by Visittuscany.com as, an enchanted territory, enclosed between the Apuan Alps and the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, and carved out by the Serchio River, rich in history and waiting to be explored: the Garfagnana, with the mid Serchio stunning scenery.
Nature offers us incredible gifts like the Orecchiella Park nature reserve, unique rock formations, including the Grotta del Vento, the Orrido di Botri, an extraordinary canyon, and the waters of the Lima River, a paradise for sports enthusiasts.
Protected by the mountains, this area boasts many small and large towns, all unique and united by their splendid panoramas, curiosities and incredible cuisine. Some of the main towns to see are surely Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, with its celebrated 11th-century fortress, and Barga, where Giovanni Pascoli chose to make his home and which is today considered one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy.
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Garfagnana
Garfagana is an ideal place for lovers of unspoiled forest, hills and mountains with endless hiking trials (with one of them passing by Campo Collina).
Garfagnana is beautifully described by Visittuscany.com as, an enchanted territory, enclosed between the Apuan Alps and the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, and carved out by the Serchio River, rich in history and waiting to be explored: the Garfagnana, with the mid Serchio stunning scenery.
Nature offers us incredible gifts like the Orecchiella Park nature reserve, unique rock formations, including the Grotta del Vento, the Orrido di Botri, an extraordinary canyon, and the waters of the Lima River, a paradise for sports enthusiasts.
Protected by the mountains, this area boasts many small and large towns, all unique and united by their splendid panoramas, curiosities and incredible cuisine. Some of the main towns to see are surely Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, with its celebrated 11th-century fortress, and Barga, where Giovanni Pascoli chose to make his home and which is today considered one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy.
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana our main town in Garfagnana (only 6km away), has many little shops, bars such as Caffé Ariosto (where you can sit in the square and watch the world go by) or maybe the little cozy Antica Pasticceria Fronte della Rocca, restaurants, ice cream shops Gelateria Castelnuovo Garfagnana and it has a bustling market every Thursday from 8am to around midday.
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Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana our main town in Garfagnana (only 6km away), has many little shops, bars such as Caffé Ariosto (where you can sit in the square and watch the world go by) or maybe the little cozy Antica Pasticceria Fronte della Rocca, restaurants, ice cream shops Gelateria Castelnuovo Garfagnana and it has a bustling market every Thursday from 8am to around midday.
Barga is one of the many exceptional hilltop towns in Garfagnana, a medieval village only 15 mins drive away. Barga is considered as one of Tuscany's most beautiful villages and is known for it's art galleries, jazz festivals and other events throughout the year. Barga has a market every Saturday right outside the historical centre. Many like to sit at the La pasticceria Lucchesi and watch the world go by.
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Barga
Barga is one of the many exceptional hilltop towns in Garfagnana, a medieval village only 15 mins drive away. Barga is considered as one of Tuscany's most beautiful villages and is known for it's art galleries, jazz festivals and other events throughout the year. Barga has a market every Saturday right outside the historical centre. Many like to sit at the La pasticceria Lucchesi and watch the world go by.
Castiglione di Garfagnana 25 mins drive. Castello del Leone, the ancient name of this fortified village, still intact and austere, is located in a strategic position to guard the road that leads to San Pellegrino pass, a road connecting to northern Italy.
Castiglione is part of the circuit “I Borghi più belli d’Italia (The most beautiful villages in Italy).
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Castiglione di Garfagnana
Castiglione di Garfagnana 25 mins drive. Castello del Leone, the ancient name of this fortified village, still intact and austere, is located in a strategic position to guard the road that leads to San Pellegrino pass, a road connecting to northern Italy.
Castiglione is part of the circuit “I Borghi più belli d’Italia (The most beautiful villages in Italy).
City/town information
50 mins drive (48 km), this walled medieval town is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Tuscany. A walk through the historic old town reveals many beautiful attractions, picturesque alleys and charming squares. The landmarks here are Torre Guinigi, the famous tower with the trees on top and the imposing 4 km long city wall, one of the best preserved in Europe.
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Lucca
50 mins drive (48 km), this walled medieval town is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Tuscany. A walk through the historic old town reveals many beautiful attractions, picturesque alleys and charming squares. The landmarks here are Torre Guinigi, the famous tower with the trees on top and the imposing 4 km long city wall, one of the best preserved in Europe.
1 hour 50 mins drive (129 km.)... the city of the lily is a treasure trove of artistic treasures.
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Florence
1 hour 50 mins drive (129 km.)... the city of the lily is a treasure trove of artistic treasures.
2 hour 10 mins drive (114 km). A as an Etruscan and medieval art centre, Volterra has the remains of Etruscan walls enlarged in the 4th and 3rd centuries bc, two Etruscan-Roman gateways, and circular tombs from the 6th century bc with vaults of concentric rings supported by a central pillar.
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Volterra
2 hour 10 mins drive (114 km). A as an Etruscan and medieval art centre, Volterra has the remains of Etruscan walls enlarged in the 4th and 3rd centuries bc, two Etruscan-Roman gateways, and circular tombs from the 6th century bc with vaults of concentric rings supported by a central pillar.
2 hour 22 mins drive (118 km). Five villages Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. There’s a reason that the five colourful villages of the Cinque Terre have become a mecca for visitors from all corners of the world. Their calm aquamarine waters, pastel hued buildings tumbling from impossible heights, and rugged vineyard cliffs that create a truly unique set of wines, all weave together to create a timeless evocation of those Italian summers.
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Cinqueterre
2 hour 22 mins drive (118 km). Five villages Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. There’s a reason that the five colourful villages of the Cinque Terre have become a mecca for visitors from all corners of the world. Their calm aquamarine waters, pastel hued buildings tumbling from impossible heights, and rugged vineyard cliffs that create a truly unique set of wines, all weave together to create a timeless evocation of those Italian summers.