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

Welcome to Montignoso Italy. If you’are planning to visit Montignoso 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 Montignoso 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 Montignoso and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

What To See near Montignoso

Massa (2 Km)

Biblioteca Nazionale d'Esperanto

Absolutely unique library of the peninsula and one of the largest in the world, dedicated to literary works in Esperanto, the library was founded in 1972 and currently located inside the State Archive.

Massa (2 Km)

Castello Malaspina

The Malaspina Castle is located on the hill overlooking the coast of Massa. In the past it was the stately home of the Marquises Malaspina of Fosdinovo who carried out various transformations within the structure. Until 1946 the castle was used as a prison site and then was restored by the Superintendence of Monuments of Pisa.

Massa (2 Km)

Rocca Malaspina

Dominating the town of Massa, on a rocky outcrop near the city itself, there is the Rocca of Malaspina, composed of one part of medieval origin and by the residence of the Malaspina family.

Massa (3 Km)

Cattedrale dei Santi Pietro e Francesco

Cathedral of the city of Massa, building of remarkable dimensions, inside a considerable number of altars. Of great artistic prestige are two paintings representing the Virgin Mary and the holy Trinity in glory that can be seen inside.

Massa (3 Km)

Piazza Aranci

In the historic center, where there is the single most impressive building in the city, there is Piazza Aranci, named by a double row of orange trees that still surrounds it on three sides, making it a symbol and pride of its citizens.

Massa (3 Km)

Palazzo Ducale

Designed and built by Giovanni Francesco Bergamini in 1705, it is a majestic building that occupies the entire east side of Piazza Aranci. Both the interior and exterior of the building are decorated with beautiful frescoes and stucco of artistic val

Massa (3 Km)

Museo Diocesano

The Diocesan Museum was established in 2003 and is set up inside the Palazzo dei Cadet. Inside there are sacred vestments, works of art and liturgical coming from the churches of the territory of Massa and from the cathedral of San Pietro and San Francesco. Among the most important works there is a statue depicting “San Leonardo” by Jacopo della Quercia and a marble sculpture depicting the 'Pietà' of Felice Palma.

Massa (3 Km)

Chiesa di San Sebastiano

Begun in 1963 as a result of destruction during the Second World War of the ancient temple in honor of San Sebastiano, the church of imposing dimensions with a charming interior decorated with frescoes of artistic value.

Massa (5 Km)

Museo Etnologico delle Apuane

Founded in 1980 by order of Don Luis Bonacoscia, the ethnographic and anthropological museum consists of a surface area of 976m square that includes a collection of agricultural-pastoral civilization of Lunigiana.

Massa (5 Km)

Parco didattico WWF di Ronchi

The WWF Educational Park of Ronchi is located in a coastal area. Inside there is a botanical garden, educational natural areas, and small ponds for amphibians and aquatic reptiles. Thanks to this park, students can study flora and fauna, and be in contact with natural environments. For those who want to immerse themselves in a space dedicated to nature, it is possible to book a guided tour of the park.

Carrara (8 Km)

Castello Malaspina

The Malaspina Castle is located in the medieval historic center of the city. It takes this name precisely in reference to the family that had it built. It has a square structure and a very elegant sixteenth-century transept. The building is considered a real beauty, both for the type of construction and for the type of material used, such as white and pink marble.

Carrara (9 Km)

Fortezza di Avenza

The construction dates back to the 8th century and was erected for defensive and strategic reasons. Over the years, various changes have been made to her as it has been owned by several historical figures. It is among the symbolic monuments of the city. Today, the tower is the only part left intact. The visit to the public is free of charge.

Carrara (10 Km)

Castello di Moneta Diroccato

The Castle of Moneta dates back to Roman times, a period when you have news of it as a rustic villa. The construction was used for various functions and uses, as well as being switched to different owners. His past has made sure that today we can admire only a few parts of it, some of which are very degraded.

Fosdinovo (17 Km)

Castello Malaspina

The Malaspina Castle of Fosdinovo, dating back from the second half of the twelfth century, stands to the north of Tuscany between the Alps and the Tyrrhenian coast. Today it is a museum, a cultural center dedicated to the contemporary arts, a retreat for artists and writers and a small bed and breakfast.

Fivizzano (19 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.

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Destinations nearby

Massa

It is 7,5 Km away - about 14 minutes

Forte dei Marmi

Forte dei Marmi

It is 13,4 Km away - about 25 minutes

Pietrasanta

It is 13,6 Km away - about 26 minutes

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