Go On A Day Trip To Borgo A Mozzano In Tuscany

Wednesday, June 11, 2014 Donna Quinn

Tucked into the province of Lucca in Tuscany is the charming little town of Borgo a Mozzano. This peaceful riverside town is most famous for the impressive arched bridge that crosses the River Serchio here. Known by two names, the first is Ponte della Maddalena which translates as the bridge of Mary Magdalene. The second name has a much darker association as it is called Ponte del Diavolo meaning Devil’s Bridge.

Stay in a delightful vacation rental in the Borgo a Mozzano area where you can explore all the attractions of this peaceful place.

Read our fascinating legend article about this ‘Devil’s Bridge' as well as other interesting stories in our collection of ‘Legends of Tuscany’! The bridge is located along the pilgrim route, ‘Via Francigena’ which leads all the way to Rome. It is a remarkable example of medieval engineering and architecture at its finest and is believed to have been built around the year 1100.

Borgo a Mozzano is located close to the beautiful geographical Garfagnana area of Tuscany. This is an upper valley of the River Serchio that lies between the Apennines and the Apuan Alps. This densely wooded and mountainous place is extremely popular with mountain climbers and enthusiasts of the sport of canyoning.

The town itself receives thousands of tourists every year because of its fascinating bridge and so plenty of lovely little eateries and attractions can be enjoyed during your visit here. Explore the chapels that dot the town and enjoy a peaceful afternoon hike up through the wooded mountains that surround Borgo a Mozzano.

So why not make a day trip to this charming little gem in Tuscany and enjoy the rich history, culture and cuisine that blossoms here!

Photo credits
picture 1: Myrabella / CC-BY-SA-4.0;
picture 2: marco83 / CC BY-SA 2.0;