Stop off for a day in the hilltop village of Fosdinovo, built upon a mountain overlooking the spectacular Tuscan coast in Massa Carrara province. From the Middle Ages onwards, Fosdinovo prospered thanks to the powerful Malaspina family who lived in a fortressed castle.
They established strong trading ties across sea and land and attracted business due to the castle’s proximity to the famous pilgrim route to Rome called Via Francigena.
Stay in a fabulous villa rental in Rometta, which is located only nine kilometres from Fosdinovo.
They established strong trading ties across sea and land and attracted business due to the castle’s proximity to the famous pilgrim route to Rome called Via Francigena.
Stay in a fabulous villa rental in Rometta, which is located only nine kilometres from Fosdinovo.
Begin your fascinating exploration of the 14th century Malaspina Castle which is one of the best preserved fortresses in the Lunigiana area.
Explore the exquisite paintings, antique furniture and learn of the legend of the ‘ghost’ that lives here!
In the tower of Malaspina, visitors can see a section of a building which once made coins in the 1600s. Gold, silver, low alloy and even fake coins were minted here. Meander around some of the peaceful old churches in Fosdinovo including the church of St. Remigio in which a beautiful statue of the town’s patron saint stands.
Explore the exquisite paintings, antique furniture and learn of the legend of the ‘ghost’ that lives here!
In the tower of Malaspina, visitors can see a section of a building which once made coins in the 1600s. Gold, silver, low alloy and even fake coins were minted here. Meander around some of the peaceful old churches in Fosdinovo including the church of St. Remigio in which a beautiful statue of the town’s patron saint stands.
In the nearby Oratorio dei Rossi, gaze upon the intricate woodwork titled ‘Christ in Agony’ which is on show inside, as well as a magnificent altar made entirely of solid marble.
The views from the high mountain village of Fosdinovo are breath-taking and on a clear day, tourists can see some islands of the Tuscan archipelago including Elba.
Visit other enchanting towns near Fosdinovo including Massa, only 15 kilometres away and the splendid city of La Spezia on the Ligurian coast, less than 30 kilometres away.
The views from the high mountain village of Fosdinovo are breath-taking and on a clear day, tourists can see some islands of the Tuscan archipelago including Elba.
Visit other enchanting towns near Fosdinovo including Massa, only 15 kilometres away and the splendid city of La Spezia on the Ligurian coast, less than 30 kilometres away.
Photo credits
picture 1: Gian / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Dapa19 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Davide Papalini / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Gian / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Dapa19 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Davide Papalini / CC BY-SA 3.0
