Destination Castle from Lunigiana
Destination Castle from Lunigiana is an area of Tuscany that crosses the Via Francigena takes us to discover the past that belongs to us as Italy of Feudalism
As our first destination we will have the Piagnaro Castle and then the Filattiera Castle for those who love the Feudal period Lunigiana is rich in castles and fortresses But why is the number of frotresses so concentrated in this area of Tuscany
It seems that Malaspina family with its powerful that dominated this area did not respond to the Majorasca Law. This required that all the assets go to the firstborn. Instead according to their free choice all the property was divided among all the males of the family. Unfortunately in part of Tuscany we have the construction of many castles.
Piagnaro Castle
Piagnaro Castle it stands as a defense control in the village of Pontremoli on the Apennine road that reaches the Via Francigena. The view is excellent panoramic over the entire village because the position is dominant and today is the home of the Lunigiana Steli Statue Museum
Filattiera Castle
Destination Castle from Lunigiana give you to visit a castle located in the village of the same name also in Lunigiana. It was built by the pwerful Malaspina. It is obviously located in a dominant position overlooking the Magra River. it served as a crenellated defensive wall and the interior can be partly visited
Destination Castel from Lunigiana Filattiera Castle
Panigacci
Panigacci are a tipical product if you want to stop have lunch in the surrounding area Irecommend the Panigacci
They are made with flour water and salt. Essentially breads that can accompany stracchino cheese cured meats and various cheeses.
Who invented the Panigacci? It is a simple yet ancient recipe widespread in the Lunigiana and also in the Ligurian east. They are created in the mountains of Podenzana and Bolano where a consortium of restauratuers was founded to maintain this bread with an ancient flavor.