Places to Visit

Prato Fiorito: Literal translation, a meadow of flowers. An hour to walk to the top for the most spectacular views of the surrounding area.

At the start of the walk you find a superb Gesso Sculpture of Christ on the Cross. In spring Prato Fiorito is carpeted with wild flowers.

Ponte della Maddalena: Better known as 'The Devils Bridge', a remarkable example of medieval engineering built circa 1101.

Circa 1500 it took on the name of Ponte della Maddalena, from an oratory dedicated to Mary Magdalene, whose statue stood at the foot of the bridge on the eastern bank.

Bagni Di Lucca is a Spa town situated on the banks of the river Lima, an ancient spa dating back to 2nd century when some Romanisation of the area took place. Many restaurants and bars are in the town, and it even has a tiny theatre. Aristocrats from England included this area in their Grand Tours of Europe so they could "Take the Waters", which were reputed to be excellent for the constitution.

Barga: A hill-top town with a magnificent Romanesque Duomo built of white limestone on the summit of the hill overlooking the entire town. Dates back to the late medieval age and still maintains it's fortified shape, with walls and doors defending the historical centre. This town is closely linked to Scotland.

Montefegatesi is a magnificent hill-top village with the highest part of the village dedicated to the statue of Dante Alighieri. With a panoramic vista of the mountains, here you can witness glorious sunsets.