{"id":810,"date":"2024-05-16T11:04:21","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T11:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/?p=810"},"modified":"2025-06-27T12:33:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T12:33:32","slug":"garfagnana-tuscany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/garfagnana-tuscany\/","title":{"rendered":"Garfagnana Italy: A step back into medieval times"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"810\" class=\"elementor elementor-810\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-100789cf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"100789cf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5961d9f1\" data-id=\"5961d9f1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a6450a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a6450a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Garfagnana<\/strong> might be a not-so-well-known region of Italy located between the Apuan Alps and the Apennine Mountains, but it is a place full of medieval history and stone-walled villages worth a visit. In this post, we will take you through <strong>Garfagnana<\/strong>&#8216;s rustic charm, local traditions and exquisite cuisine. We&#8217;ll guide you to some great trekking trails, and recommend the best places to stay while visiting the province of Lucca in Tuscany.<\/p><p>Join us as we explore the best of <strong>Garfagnana<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a3974d2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a3974d2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5d4d6ecd\" data-id=\"5d4d6ecd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1769f5e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"1769f5e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__1769f5e9\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-801ebbd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"801ebbd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cebd8bd\" data-id=\"cebd8bd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-746218c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"746218c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Embracing the Rustic Charm of Garfagnana\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c1c645 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c1c645\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Garfagnana<\/strong> is an area known for its natural beauty and historical significance. The region lies north of <strong>Lucca<\/strong> and remains one of Italy&#8217;s best-kept secrets, full of stunning landscapes that range from mountains to lush forests and underground caves.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc31179 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fc31179\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/garfagnana.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-833\" alt=\"garfagnana location\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7fa67f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7fa67f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Apart from being a nature lover&#8217;s dream destination, the <\/span><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Garfagnana Valley<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> is full of historical and cultural sites. You can find ancient castles, medieval towns, old fortresses and charming towns.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Some of the more significant villages in <\/span><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Garfagnana<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> are <\/span><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Castelnuovo di Garfagnana<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> and <\/span><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Castiglione di Garfagnana<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Castelnuovo di Garfagnana<\/strong>, thought of as the heart of the region, is a town where history and modernity meet. The town has held onto its roots and gives visitors a glimpse through its well-preserved architecture and local festivals.\u00a0<strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Castiglione di Garfagnana<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">, recognised for its well-preserved medieval walls and ancient fortress is a testament to the deep history of the area.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-23d2cfcd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"23d2cfcd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a3d5f6e\" data-id=\"5a3d5f6e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28767369 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"28767369\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Must-Visit Locations in Garfagnana<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3856b77d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3856b77d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>All the must-see locations in <strong>Garfagnana<\/strong> have a blend of medieval history, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural richness. Here are the key highlights of each location:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4750069 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4750069\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-45ec3ad\" data-id=\"45ec3ad\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2815606 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2815606\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Castelnuovo di Garfagnana<\/strong><\/h3><p>Rich in medieval origins, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is home to the Rocca Ariostesca fortress which holds great historical importance in the area. The fortress was named after Italian poet, Ludovico Ariosto who lived there, and was vital for the protection of the town as it provided panoramic views of the surrounding area.<\/p><p>Its market square, <strong>Piazza Umberto I<\/strong>, is another important landmark in <strong>Castelnuovo di Garfagnana<\/strong> that is a needed stop along your tour of the village. Full of restaurants, shops and market stalls, you can spend a few hours strolling along and enjoying a quick bite.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ad34e79\" data-id=\"ad34e79\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddf57d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ddf57d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Castiglione di Garfagnana<\/strong><\/h3><p>Most famous for its stoned medieval walls and is known to be one of Italy&#8217;s most beautiful villages. But did you know that it dates back to Roman times? Perhaps the most significant landmark in\u00a0<strong>Castiglione di Garfagnana<\/strong>\u00a0is not a particular monument but rather the historical reenactments that are held throughout the year, with impressive costumes and choreographed movements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0cdfd7f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0cdfd7f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3249835\" data-id=\"3249835\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8114e80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8114e80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Barga<\/strong><\/h3><p>A vibrant artistic hub, full of architecture, museums and local festivals happening throughout the year, this is a must-visit for any art enthusiast.\u00a0<\/p><p>It is located relatively close to many hiking trails and the Grotte del Vento, perfect if you need a break from all the museums.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-678a95a\" data-id=\"678a95a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87fba4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87fba4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Orecchiella Park<\/strong><\/h3><p>A natural reserve full of wildlife is a great escape for families. The park is in pristine shape due to the large conservation efforts made in the area.\u00a0<\/p><p>You can also partake in mountain biking and horseback riding throughout the park&#8217;s designated trails.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-676c9be elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"676c9be\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c880914\" data-id=\"c880914\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69678cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"69678cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Garfagnana-rocca-ariostesca.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-834\" alt=\"Garfagnana-rocca-ariostesca\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Garfagnana-rocca-ariostesca.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Garfagnana-rocca-ariostesca-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6e0fc44 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6e0fc44\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-78bfbba\" data-id=\"78bfbba\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-370be24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"370be24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Trekking Trails: The Best Places to Hike in the Garfagnana Region<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5b3a75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5b3a75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Since <strong>Garfagnana<\/strong> is located between two mountain ranges, the area is therefore full of incredible places to explore and enjoy a day out in the great outdoors!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-135cff5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"135cff5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/garfagnana-mountain.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-837\" alt=\"garfagnana-mountain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/garfagnana-mountain.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/garfagnana-mountain-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-10fa8b5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"10fa8b5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4de95e2\" data-id=\"4de95e2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0333c8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0333c8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The Apuan Alps<\/strong><\/h3><p>A standout hiking experience in <strong>Garfagnana<\/strong> is undoubtedly trekking through the Apuan Alps. This mountain range has a variety of different trails, ranging from challenging uphill climbs to even more difficult routes. This is not for anyone who isn&#8217;t ready to work hard or in good shape, but we promise, that the reward once you reach the top is worth it. A popular hike is the <em>Pania della Croce<\/em>, known as the \u201cQueen of the Apuan Alps\u201d, which ends with a panoramic view of north-western Tuscany and the Tyrrhenian Sea.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3514fe2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3514fe2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Il Sentiero del Moro<\/strong><\/h3><p>A better option for those looking for a less strenuous hike, it starts from the medieval village of Sillico and takes you through other ancient settlements and along the stream. Various trails are all marked with loop itineraries that vary in difficulty, this way you can pick the level you prefer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40c652c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40c652c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Monte Forato<\/strong><\/h3><p>The hike to Monte Forato is a must-do, widely known for its massive natural stone arch. This hike is moderate in difficulty level, with a total elevation gain of about 800 meters. The route has some challenging sections, that require the use of a metal chain to pull yourself up. The trek is worth the effort as the trail is full of folklore surrounding Saint Pellegrino and the Devil.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5b2484d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5b2484d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ff2a941\" data-id=\"ff2a941\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebae149 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ebae149\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Traditional Food and Where to Eat<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-390cfc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"390cfc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Garfagnana<\/strong> is a great place for any food lover. Since the region is full of forests, there are great fruits and vegetables available for foraging, especially wild funghi and porcini mushrooms. You can also find chestnuts and a variety of wheat known as farro.<\/p><p>Some great recommendations in <strong>Castelnuovo di Garfagnana<\/strong> are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trattoriabonini.it\/\">Trattoria Bonini<\/a>, known for its authentic, home-cooked meals, this trattoria&#8217;s most popular dish is its wild boar pasta; and, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alteatrolaboratoriodelgusto.com\/\">Al Teatro<\/a>, run by two young chefs who use only locally sourced ingredients. You will find wild garlic, straw syrup, elderberry capers, and mountain ricotta in many of their dishes.<\/p><p>For those looking to explore more local flavours, the <b>M<\/b><strong>arket<\/strong> in <strong>Castelnuovo di Garfagnana<\/strong> is a must-visit. You can try and purchase regional products, and experience the true taste of Garfagnana&#8217;s food culture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d16ceac elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d16ceac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Garfagnana-Lucca.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-836\" alt=\"Garfagnana-Lucca\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Garfagnana-Lucca.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Garfagnana-Lucca-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-adf8c78 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"adf8c78\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-70bce48\" data-id=\"70bce48\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae72cee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae72cee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Traditions and Festivals in Garfagnana<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-726cbd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"726cbd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Festa del Maggio<\/strong> in <strong>Castiglione di Garfagnana<\/strong> is a festival celebrating spring, and it features traditional songs, dances, and food along the streets.<\/p><p><strong>Ghivizzano Medieval Festival<\/strong> is a real step back in time as the entire village transforms with medieval costumes, crafts, and games.<\/p><p>The region of <strong>Garfagnana<\/strong> is also home to many workshops where traditional crafts are still practised, including pottery and ironwork, giving visitors a chance to see these ancient skills in action and also take home a unique souvenir.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d0152b2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d0152b2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e0beb0\" data-id=\"4e0beb0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb8e044 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bb8e044\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Garfagnana is waiting for you<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb52a29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb52a29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When visiting <strong>Lucca<\/strong> on holiday, why not try something a little different? 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