Discover The Hidden Tuscany
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Discover the Hidden Tuscany
Experience Lunigiana: Tuscany's Best-Kept Secret
Dreaming of a Tuscan holiday? For a truly authentic experience away from the bustling crowds, explore Lunigiana in the northwest. Often called "the hidden Tuscany," this area isn't a secret to locals or savvy travelers. Here, away from Florence and Siena, you'll find a warmer, more welcoming atmosphere.
Nestled between majestic mountains and the sea, Lunigiana's hills and valleys are perfect for hiking. Discover cascading waterfalls, streams, chestnut and oak forests, and ancient fortresses perched on mountain crags.
Dominated by the rounded Appennine Mountains and the jagged Apuan Alps, this region offers breathtaking landscapes. The Alps, located near the Tyrrhenian Sea, are renowned for their marble quarries?"which you can explore at the Parco Naturale delle Apuane.
Tucked into the hillsides are medieval villages and over 100 castles, echoing the wealth and history of the region. The Romans established the port of Luni in 177 BC at the River Magra's mouth. Adorned with local marble, it was mistaken for Rome by the Normans and destroyed. Yet, the remains of an amphitheater still stand. Nearby, the Brunella fortress in Aulla from the 1500s houses the fascinating Lunigiana Museum of Natural History. Further north, Pontremoli’s Museo Civico Archeologico awaits in a grand castle.
In Filattiera, discover the 14th-century Malaspina castle, now a private residence. Nearby Bagnone, one of Lunigiana's prettiest villages, features an 11th-century fortress now hosting the Centre for Humanistic Studies.
The Gulf of La Spezia, celebrated as the Bay of Poets, enchanted English poets Byron, Keats, and Shelley. Explore fishing villages like Lerici, Tellaro, and Portovenere. From Lerici, take a boat to the Cinque Terre?"five stunning villages clinging to the Ligurian coast: Monterosso, Riomaggiore, Vernazza, Manarola, and Corniglia.
Lunigiana offers diverse accommodations, from mountain cottages to coastal resorts. Villa rentals are notably popular, thanks to the natural beauty and delightful weather. Visit local markets for chestnuts, olive oils, prosciutto, pecorino cheese, and breads. In Colonnata, try the famed pig lard matured with spices in marble tanks.
Don't miss sampling the local wines, nurtured in mountain soils, and visit the many vineyards producing these distinctive white and red wines.
Whether you're hiking, sampling local cuisine, or exploring historical sites, Lunigiana offers a unique and enriching Tuscan experience.
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