Visit the gorgeous town of Tresana in the province of Massa and Carrara in Tuscany, a little gem immersed in nature! This ancient town is surrounded by medieval walls and visitors can still see some of the four old towers and ruins of a castle that once stood majestically over the area.
It’s privately owned now but tourists can walk around the remains of what was once a glorious fortress to take some photographs. Those wishing to explore the area can find plenty of vacation rentals in Treschietto, a nearby town.
There is a second castle close by to Tresana called Giovagallo fortress and its ruins now stand up on a rocky hill outside of the town.
A legend of this castle tells the story of the meeting between the famous Italian poet, Dante Alighieri, and the wife of Morello Malaspina. She convinced the doubtful Dante to undertake his ambitious idea on creating what would be his most famous work, The Divine Comedy. This is one of the longest and most detailed poems in history which earned Dante the right to be called one of the masters of the literary world.
It’s privately owned now but tourists can walk around the remains of what was once a glorious fortress to take some photographs. Those wishing to explore the area can find plenty of vacation rentals in Treschietto, a nearby town.
There is a second castle close by to Tresana called Giovagallo fortress and its ruins now stand up on a rocky hill outside of the town.
A legend of this castle tells the story of the meeting between the famous Italian poet, Dante Alighieri, and the wife of Morello Malaspina. She convinced the doubtful Dante to undertake his ambitious idea on creating what would be his most famous work, The Divine Comedy. This is one of the longest and most detailed poems in history which earned Dante the right to be called one of the masters of the literary world.
The views from Giovagallo castle are breath taking and tourists are close to the many attractions in the Apuan Alps, including walking trails through the area’s nature parks and visits to the many archaeological and nature museums here.
Also worth visiting is the ornate parish church in the town of Tresana itself. It houses many fine works of art, including a silver embossed carved cross designed by Francesco Marti.
Afterwards, why not walk around the ancient remains of the Santa Maria Assunta church that was one of the oldest that existed in the Lunigiana area. The apse and façade are still standing which clearly show the classic architecture style of the times.
Also worth visiting is the ornate parish church in the town of Tresana itself. It houses many fine works of art, including a silver embossed carved cross designed by Francesco Marti.
Afterwards, why not walk around the ancient remains of the Santa Maria Assunta church that was one of the oldest that existed in the Lunigiana area. The apse and façade are still standing which clearly show the classic architecture style of the times.
Try some of the delicious food and wine available in this rustic Tuscan town, including the famous ‘taglierini’ pasta, and tasty local wines. One restaurant in particular called ‘Albergo Ristorante Da Mauro’ here has received excellent reviews. They won a certificate of excellence in 2013 for their warm and welcoming service. They are well known for their delicious mushroom antipasti and rustic meat and pasta dishes.
A relaxing meal here would be an excellent ending to a tour of this intriguing Tuscan town. Read through our related articles on a range of top class Orange Flag towns in Tuscany for ideas on where to visit on your next vacation here!
A relaxing meal here would be an excellent ending to a tour of this intriguing Tuscan town. Read through our related articles on a range of top class Orange Flag towns in Tuscany for ideas on where to visit on your next vacation here!
Photo credits
picture 1: Dapa19 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Robin / CC BY-SA-2.0;
picture 3: Dapa19 / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Dapa19 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Robin / CC BY-SA-2.0;
picture 3: Dapa19 / CC BY-SA 3.0
