Fabbriche di Vergemoli

HAMLET SURROUNDED BY GREENERY

Fabbriche di Vergemoli is a village in the countryside of the Garfagnana, halfway between the Apuan Alps Park and Lucca.

Its history is ancient, dating to the pre-Roman period, when for the first time trace of human presence in the territory. Vergemoli and Fabbriche di Vallico began to develop as centers starting from 1300 following the iron culture that was imported from some foreign families. From that moment on, the processing of iron from the Trimpello mines improved steadily.

Even today, the art of master craftsmen of the village is is stored in antique shops where you can observe several valuable artifacts.

 

 

Traditions

Iron is the most important tradition of Fabbriche di Vergemoli.

The ancient art Made in Tuscany of master still exists today through the old shops, unique in conveying the fascination of ancient trade. The shopkeepers in medieval times that transformed the metal into hunting tools and weapons have given way to a production of a few pieces of high quality, unique for their sophistication.

 

Typical products

Fabbriche di Vergemoli you can taste genuine products from Garfagnana.

The Garfagnana IGP spelt and DOP chestnut flour give rise to many recipes of Tuscany that accompany sausages, mushrooms and cheese.

 

 

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