Bagnone in Massa Carrara, Tuscany
Bagnone spreads over 73.79 square kilometres in the Lunigiana’s high part, in a mountainous area. It was born as a castle and then it became a vicariate of Florence in the 15th century.
Among the economic sources of the past, the most important were the chestnut woods and the sheep-farming. Bagnone is also a fine tourist destination, but its main feature, over the years, is the weekly market and the important seasonal fairs. Today, agriculture, which provides fodder, grapes and olives, covers a key role in the territory.
A View of The Old Town
Along the arcade of the old market, you will be brought to the past when merchants, tailors, apothecaries and shoemaker opened they shop and started to live in this area. The castle, built in the second half of 14th century by the Malaspina, came to belong to the Noceti Family and in its chapel is buried Antonio da Faye, a chronicler of 15th century.
Villages Outside The Centre of Bagnone
Treschietto: Nearby, are the considerable remains of the Castle of Treschietto, perched above the ravine.
Castiglione del Terziere
Do not forget to visit Castiglione del Terziere, seat of the Florentine Captaincy, restored and lovingly back to life by Loris Jacopo Bodoni, a fine example of an enlightened interest in the past, projected into the future to the benefit of Lunigiana as a whole.
Other Towns
Jera with its superb chestnut woods
Vico and Corlaga where it is possible to visit the picturesque water-mills where the excellent chestnuts from the valley are still ground.
Nature and Walking Routes
Here the nature meets the ancient building such as the mills.
Food and Wine of Bagnone
Bagnone is famous for its typical products and traditional dishes such as: the pattona, the testaroli, the focaccette with cold meats and salami, the Herb quiche, la torta di riso (rice cake in custard cream) and onions, and so on.
Treschietto, instead, is famous for onions, which every year is the leading product of a festival.
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