Lunigiana, land of medieval castles and fortifications along the Francigena, consists of dense forests, picturesque villages and crops , highlighting its splendor.
THE LUNIGIANA. AMONG MEDIEVAL CHARM AND SPLENDOUR OF THE GREEN WOODS
It is a territory that stretches between Liguria and Tuscany, comprising the northern part of Emilia Romagna, always the subject of contention between the late medieval era. Developed in the middle ages under this aspect, the entire area experienced a trade to the West starting from the construction of the port of Livorno in the 16th century.
Recognized as one of the major areas of chestnut trees and Tuscan oil and wine producer, its beautiful villages you can visit many medieval castles, and enjoy many customs and traditions related to this historical period, combination of traditions of Emilia and Liguria.
Not to be missed for their artistic and cultural value and to have some fun:
Typical products
Among the excellences of the area are acacia and "Miele di castagno DOP" and "Patate di Zeri", an old tuber from the late 1700 's. Delicious typical local table are "Testaroli", considered one of the oldest types of pasta, made from a mixture of water and flour barbecued and served with pesto of Lunigiana or simply with a drizzle of olive oil and cheese.
Municipalities
Towns in Lunigiana Lunigiana: Aulla, Bagnone, Casola are, Comano, Filattiera, Fivizzano, Fosdinovo, Licciana Nardi, Mulazzo, Podenzana, Pontremoli, Tresana, Villafranca in Lunigiana and Zeri.
