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Things to do in Bagnone Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Bagnone Italy. If you’are planning to visit Bagnone for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Bagnone and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Bagnone and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

Bagnone — a little treasure

Bagnone, Lunigiana

Bagnone, Lunigiana

Surely you know where Sicily is. Liguria, Piedmont or Lombardy, but have you ever heard of Lunigiana? I bet it's not. Lunigiana is a historic territory in Tuscany, today identified with the valley where the Magra river passes. The region is rich in castles, Romanesque churches and walled villages surrounded by greenery or placed on the hills covered with woods.

The area is literally dotted with small villages where a restful tranquility reigns. One of these villages is Bagnone whose quiet was disturbed in 2009 by the media and the invasion of tourists. The reason for this confusion? The record win at the SuperEnalotto that was talked about all over the world. Well, not often you have the chance to win 146 thousand euros...

Bagnone deserves to be visited even without the win, only for its beauty and suggestiveness. The characteristic silhouette of the city, located on a rocky spur and immersed in a thick forest of pine and oak trees, is clearly visible from afar.

From the ancient medieval houses, located one on the other, of that particular gray color stands out a cylindrical tower of the castle and the bell tower of the church of St. Nicola. Under the city, between narrow flounces dug among deep rocks the Bagnone stream flows.

This magnificent show is clearly visible from the central square, Piazza Roma. The village is not big and does not abound with monuments. Its charm is hidden in the slow flow of life. In the end, who said you should always visit?

written by Ralph Christie - Last update: 22/10/2021

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What To See near Bagnone

Filattiera (5 Km)

Torre di San Giorgio

The Tower of San Giorgio was built in the tenth century. The structure was later restored in the 14th century. The tower has a quadrangular shape and is 4 meters high. The upper part was the only inhabited part.

Filattiera (5 Km)

Castello Malaspina di Filattiera

The castle of Filattiera is a fortress built entirely of stone, of Byzantine origin and extends on both sides of the main square of the city. The fortified structure is a building dating back to the 13th century and has been subject to various renovations. Strong of the feudal Malaspina, it has, inside, three large salons. Today there is very little left and it is a private property. Access and visits to the property are only allowed by appointment.

Filattiera (5 Km)

Castello di Montecastello

The Castle is presumed to date back around the middle of the 6th century. The tower, like the city walls and parts of the structure were built later. This is also because its function changed over the years. Unfortunately, only the ruins came to us.

Filattiera (6 Km)

Case Torre di Caprio

Torre di Caprio houses are typical buildings that are located in the town of Filattiera. These are typical fortified buildings, mainly used in the part of the agricultural sites at the bottom of the valley. They are currently visible in most of the resort and are in excellent condition.

Licciana Nardi (6 Km)

Torre di Apella

The Tower of Apella is located on the slopes of the Apennines in Licciana Nardi. In this building, Anacarsi Nardi was born, great hero of the Risorgimento. Currently, the tower is the private home of a farm.

Mulazzo (7 Km)

Castello di Lusuolo

The Castle of Lusoil was built around the twelfth century, according to the written sources that document its presence. Thanks to its raised position, it allowed control of the valley bottom. Today we can see most of its structure, even if small parts have been damaged.

Filattiera (7 Km)

Case Torre di Ponticello

The construction of the Casa Torre di Ponticello dates back to the X-XII century and was a typical fortified house with three floors overlapping with the entrance to the first floor. Through some hatches we passed to the other parts of the building where water and food reserves were kept. The structure is still in excellent condition and is open to the public.

Licciana Nardi (7 Km)

Castello di Terrarossa

The Castle of Terrarossa was built around the 16th century with the intention of replacing the residential apartments of an ancient medieval building. Since the construction was very large, the remains that we see today, are incorporated into a civil building, better known by the name of Castelletto. It is currently open to visitors.

Licciana Nardi (7 Km)

Castello Malaspina

The Malaspina Castle was used as a home by the homonymous family who gave it its name. It was built in the Middle Ages, then transformed into a stately home. The façade dates back to the seventeenth century and has been modified and expanded several times over the centuries. Today, from the initial structure we can admire the door, two towers and part of the city walls.

Mulazzo (7 Km)

Castello di Groppoli

The Castle of Groppoli dates back to the beginning of the Middle Ages. Over the years it has passed into the hands of several owners, who have partially modified the structure. According to some historical findings, only one siege affected the structure particularly. Today it is in excellent condition and open to all those who want to visit it.

Mulazzo (7 Km)

Castello di Castevoli

The Castevoli Castle, located in Mulazzo, was built in the 16th century when Tommaso I Malaspina reunified the tower and the keep. The building stands on a hill. Over the years, because of the French raids, it has fallen, losing its splendor. Today it is in good condition, but it cannot be visited since it is privately owned.

Licciana Nardi (7 Km)

Castello di Bastia

The Castle of Bastia dates back to the twelfth century and rises above a hill, since it was built for defensive — military purposes. Over the centuries it has passed to several owners. Nowadays it is owned by individuals and is in excellent condition.

Licciana Nardi (7 Km)

Castello di Monti

Castello di Monti is a building that dates back to 1275. In ancient times it was used as a transit place for goods between Parma and Sarzana. The building stands on a hill and has an irregular structure, with a powerful keep and some towers, clearly visible. Fortunately, it is a building in excellent condition and open to the public.

Licciana Nardi (7 Km)

Torre di Varano

The Tower of Varano was mentioned for the first time in the fifteenth-century statutes. From this construction the city itself in which it is located took its name.

Licciana Nardi (8 Km)

Castello di Pontebosio

The Castle of Pontebosio is a stately residence that dates back to the 17th century and is located right in the main square of the village. Four square towers are also part of the structure. It is very easily noticed, being placed on a hill. It is currently open to tourists.

Aulla (9 Km)

Castello di Bigliolo ruderi

The castle of Bigliolo was one of the fortifications of the great Episcopal Court of Lunigiana, which suffered from various events related to wars in the thirteenth century such as those between the Bishop and the Malaspina in Val by Aulellà, who passed the castle into the hands of the Marquises of Filattiera. In 1412 the Biglioli Dynasty became extinct and in 1418 Bigliolo passed under the rule of Florence. Bigliolo was attacked in 1523 by Giovanni de' Medici. In 1568, the sons of Lazarus I divided the marquisate into two parts.

Aulla (10 Km)

Castello di Olivola

The Castle of Olivola, which dominated from the top of a hill the entire hilly system between Tavarone and Aulella, already belonged to the Malaspina and formed in a fief in the fourteenth century, preserves some traces nowadays of the imposing construction among the ruins of its mighty walls, as well as two large circular towers.

Pontremoli (11 Km)

Fortezza di Castelnuovo

The ancient fortress of Castelnuovo is located on the left bank of the Magra. The ancient fortress remains a tower and a door with a pointed arch. The fortress was part of the defensive system of the village, which was made up of numerous fortified works.

Aulla (12 Km)

Museo di Storia Naturale della Lunigiana

The Museum of Natural History of Lunigiana is located inside the Fortress of Brunella in the locality of Aulla, in the province of Massa Carrara. The Fortress dates back to the period between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries, and belongs to the Renaissance era. The Museum was established in 1981, with the aim of collecting and presenting to the public a vast collection of natural sciences. Today the museum is open to the public.

Aulla (12 Km)

Fortezza della Brunella

The fortress consists of beautiful military architecture, and is surrounded by a wonderful park, and a long botanical path. In the central building of the fortress, since 1997, a museum has been inaugurated, consisting of four rooms, offering a complete and innovative description of the Lunigian landscape, focusing the attention of the visitor on the relationship between the human activities of agro-forest-pastoral civilization and natural resources.

Mulazzo (12 Km)

Castello di Montereggio

The Castle of Montereggio dates back to 1573, the date when the Marquis moved to the resort. Unlike other castles, this one looks like a palace. The building is located in the historic center, near the church of Sant'Apollinare. It is open to the public and is in excellent condition.

Aulla (12 Km)

Castello di Pallerone resti

The Castle of Pallerone took on a certain consistency since the fifteenth century. Fortifications, erected in the 16th century to protect the settlement, remain few traces of the walls and only one tower. In the tower is set up one of the oldest mechanical cribs in Italy, of 1935, a masterpiece of folk art, based on an elaborate electromechanical and hydraulic system.

Podenzana (12 Km)

Castello di Podenzana

The first information on the Castle of Podenzana came to us in the distant '884 thanks to a documentation from the Abbey of Aulla. The property allows you to admire a magnificent view. The fortress was disputed for a long time between the Luni and the Malaspina. The current castle is not accessible to the public as a private property.

Aulla (14 Km)

Castello di Bibola Diroccato

The Castle of Bibola is the result of several buildings, identifiable in four distinct phases: the first phase, constructive, dates back to the 13th-13th century. The general structure of the castle can be traced back to the second construction phase dating back to the fourteenth century. The third phase dates back to the building of the tower in the southeast corner, with a diameter of about 6 meters. Some well-preserved architectural elements, dating back to the fourth construction phase, can be seen on the southeast front of the curtain wall, where an opening opens dominated by a six termination - eighteenth-century.

Fivizzano (14 Km)

Castello della Verrucola

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.

Aulla (16 Km)

Torre di Caprigliola

The Tower of Caprigliola dates back to the first half of the 13th century. It is located in Caprigliola, a hamlet of Aulla in the province of Massa and Carrara, in Tuscany. The tower is located in the heart of the village of Caprigliola. It is built of stone directly on the rock. It rises from a circular plant. It is a characteristic feature of the Burgense buildings. Its height is 28.80 m.

Aulla (16 Km)

Borgo di Caprigliola

It is thought that the origins of the Borgo di Caprigliola date back to the twelfth century. The summer residence of the Bishops was located inside this village, and also a church of the eighteenth century was part of it. The episcopal residence is located in the upper part of the hill. In the 16th century, the Florentines built fortified walls. The Village of Caprigliola is recognized for its rich artistic heritage, characteristic are the coats of arms and portals

Fivizzano (17 Km)

Castello dell' Aquila

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.

Casola in Lunigiana (19 Km)

Museo del Territorio dell' Alta Valle dell' Aulella

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.

Other attractions in Bagnone

Castles, palaces and mansions

Borgo ForTorre Ponzanello

Tips for sleeping in Bagnone

Bed and breakfast

Farm House

Destinations nearby

Villafranca in Lunigiana

Villafranca in Lunigiana

It is 4,8 Km away - about 7 minutes

Filattiera

It is 6,3 Km away - about 9 minutes

Mulazzo

It is 13,6 Km away - about 23 minutes

Licciana Nardi

It is 14,2 Km away - about 18 minutes

Pontremoli

It is 14,3 Km away - about 19 minutes

Tresana

Tresana

It is 14,8 Km away - about 23 minutes

Aulla

It is 15 Km away - about 21 minutes

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