An excellent place to visit in Tuscany is the town of Barga. This is a walled town that dates back to medieval times, and there are many beautiful villas located close to this popular attraction. It has an intricate network of small streets and squares that are fun to explore! Several stairwells make it easy to explore each part of the town. The layout of the streets and stairwells is an important example of how medieval Tuscan towns were constructed.
A major feature of Barga is its cathedral, which dates back to the 12thcentury.
The cathedral offers a panoramic view of the area which visitors are sure to enjoy. It's easy to spend a lot of time exploring this unique town, and the cathedral is a good place to start from, due to its centralized location within the town.
A major feature of Barga is its cathedral, which dates back to the 12thcentury.
The cathedral offers a panoramic view of the area which visitors are sure to enjoy. It's easy to spend a lot of time exploring this unique town, and the cathedral is a good place to start from, due to its centralized location within the town.
People who visit this area and decide to stay for a few days will have plenty of opportunities to experience perfectly unspoiled natural environments. Both the Apuan Alps and the Appenines are close by. The Appenines is well covered by forests and tend to attract many hikers. The Apuans are famous for their marble quarries, which enjoy quite a reputation outside the area.
While you're exploring this range, don't forget to see the Wind Cave, which offers some of the most interesting rock formations in Europe. You'll also be able to see the Serchio River, which helps contribute to the region's natural beauty.
Biking and horseback riding are some of the best ways to experience everything that nature has to offer here, and you can choose from many rental options available that have bikes and horses for you to use.
While you're exploring this range, don't forget to see the Wind Cave, which offers some of the most interesting rock formations in Europe. You'll also be able to see the Serchio River, which helps contribute to the region's natural beauty.
Biking and horseback riding are some of the best ways to experience everything that nature has to offer here, and you can choose from many rental options available that have bikes and horses for you to use.
Several interesting attractions are found just outside of the town of Barga. Monte Forato in the Apuan Alps has an impressive stone arch to see, which has drawn many tourists because it was naturally formed and provides perfect photo opportunities.
Vagli Lake, also in this area, has a ghost town at the bottom that can often be seen from the surface. This is easily a very noteworthy attraction, and one that visitors would look forward to seeing for themselves. Many of the area's vacation rentals
are within easy walking distance of these unique attractions.
Tuscany Villas offers a number of vacation rentals in the Barga and Garfagnana areas that you can book for your next Tuscan adventure. Our Tuscany Villa staff are ready to help you, and may be easily reached by Skype, mail or phone.
Vagli Lake, also in this area, has a ghost town at the bottom that can often be seen from the surface. This is easily a very noteworthy attraction, and one that visitors would look forward to seeing for themselves. Many of the area's vacation rentals
are within easy walking distance of these unique attractions.
Tuscany Villas offers a number of vacation rentals in the Barga and Garfagnana areas that you can book for your next Tuscan adventure. Our Tuscany Villa staff are ready to help you, and may be easily reached by Skype, mail or phone.
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picture 2:Mac9 / CC BY-2.0;
picture 3:Hpschaefer / CC BY-3.0
