Museo della Figurina di Gesso e dell' Emigrazione
Coreglia Antelminelli
(15 Km)
The Museum of Chalk Figurine and Emigration was established in 1975 at the behest of the Municipal Administration. It was born as a result of the migration phenomenon of the sale of chalk figurines that took place in the Serchio valley between the 18th and 20th centuries. A large section is dedicated to eighteenth-century figurines and copies of Greek-Roman sculptures of great value.
Museo della Gente dell'Appennino Pistoiese
Abetone
(29 Km)
The Museum of People of the Pistoia Apennines was created to keep alive and above all transmit the culture of the people of this part of the Apennines. Materials began to be collected during the 1970s and this meant that we can observe a considerable amount of objects today. This structure allows you to maintain a close relationship with the people of the country. Among the various sections, the Toy Laboratory and the Didactic Section of Wool stand out.
Ponte del Diavolo
Borgo a Mozzano
(23 Km)
The Devil's Bridge or Ponte della Maddalena is located from the 14th century on the Serchio River. It is said 'Devil's Bridge' thanks to the legend that saw its builder come to terms with the devil. These agreements provided that the bridge could be completed in one night, as long as the builder brought him in return the first soul that crossed it. I ran to report this pact to the parish priest of the country, the builder devised a ploy that saw a dog show up first, who was thrown into the waters of the river by the Devil. The story is still handed down that the dog is seen passing on the bridge in October evenings.
Castello dell' Aquila
Fivizzano
(23 Km)
The Aquila Castle was the property of the Marquises Malaspina del Ramo Fiorito. For almost ten years the building has undergone major restorations. From the terrace of the castle you can enjoy a beautiful panorama of the Apuan Alps. Currently, it is open to the public.
Castello della Verrucola
Fivizzano
(23 Km)
The Verrucola Castle was first mentioned in 1044. In 1481, due to an earthquake, much of the building was destroyed. During the 15th century, the Castle was flanked by a church. Of great interest is the arms room located on the ground floor.
Borgo Fortificato di Cascio
Molazzana
(9 Km)
The village dominates the Serchio entrance loop in the plain of the middle valley. The walls are thick and massive, with a considerable height. It also has a protruding escarpment and a curb. It consists of five semi-circular towers, with pitches, gunners and garitte for the sentries. It is currently kept in excellent condition.
Rocca di Sillico
Pieve Fosciana
(5 Km)
The Rocca di Sillico was built around the fifteenth century, but unfortunately there is no certain date. In fact, analyzing the structure, it was thought to date back to this period. It has thick walls and escarpments, loops, and artillery structures. The construction had the function of defending and protecting against enemy attacks. That's why there is also a square tower inside it. Today, the whole building is in good condition.
Castiglione Garfagnana "Castrum Leonis"
Castiglione di Garfagnana
(2 Km)
Castiglione fortified complex can still be considered one of the most important and evocative examples of 'living castle' of the Serchio Valley.
Casa Museo dei Puccini
Pescaglia
(21 Km)
The House Museum of Puccini is located inside the ancient sixteenth-century house that belonged to the ancestors of the well-known Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, where he spent his childhood and youth. Precisely for this reason the Museum aims to exhibit materials and relics that tell in chronological order the life of the great artist.
Museo del Castagno
Pescaglia
(20 Km)
The first collection of the Museum that testifies to the cultivation of chestnut was exhibited in 1979. Since then, several tools made from chestnut wood have been collected and have been exhibited in two sections. The area dedicated to the cultivation of chestnut for food was very interesting.
Museo Naturalistico del Parco dell'Orecchiella
San Romano in Garfagnana
(7 Km)
The Naturalistic Museum is located in the rooms of the Orecchiella Park built in the 1960s. In the museum there are elements of the nature of the protected area. The museum is full of symbolic elements that leave space in the imagination of visitors. The Naturalistic Museum was conceived as a school of nature where you can learn about nature teaching.
Museo del Territorio dell' Alta Valle dell' Aulella
Casola in Lunigiana
(18 Km)
The Museum of the Territory of the Upper Valle dell'Aulella welcomes various testimonies of the cultural identity of the citizens of the village of Casola. The Museum exhibits finds dating back to the Middle Paleolithic and the Metals Age found at the sites of the Fox Lair, Tecchia di Equi and Grotta delle Ferns. A large room is dedicated to local sacred art with goblets, lanternines and sacred vestments made in the territory.
Centro Visita Il Tempo e le Stelle
Villa Minozzo
(16 Km)
Mostra Permanente Archeologica 'Il Mesolitico'
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
(6 Km)
Mostra Permanente Archeologica "I Liguri Apuani"
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
(6 Km)