Things to do near Garfagnana e Media Valle del Serchio Italy – what to see attractions and activities.

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.

Castiglione fortified complex can still be considered one of the most important and evocative examples of 'living castle' of the Serchio Valley.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.