Sightseeing
Beautiful, ancient, undiscovered and the perfect antidote to heavily touristed Southern Tuscany, Lunigiana is the ideal base for your Summer Italian adventures. In the foothills of the Apennines, yet close to the glorious Ligurian coast. Cinque Terre, Lucca, Florence and Pisa, all great day trips away.
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Lunigiana Toscana
17 Piazza Alcide De GasperiBeautiful, ancient, undiscovered and the perfect antidote to heavily touristed Southern Tuscany, Lunigiana is the ideal base for your Summer Italian adventures. In the foothills of the Apennines, yet close to the glorious Ligurian coast. Cinque Terre, Lucca, Florence and Pisa, all great day trips away.
A stunning castle dominates this medieval village, walk through the town for fantastic views to the Poets Coast, La Spezia and beyond.
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A stunning castle dominates this medieval village, walk through the town for fantastic views to the Poets Coast, La Spezia and beyond.
Closest Towns
Bagnone
Well worth the windy trip up to Bagnone
Food scene
Lucca
Buying supplies
Aulla station
Supermarkets, hardware and everything you need.
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Licciana Nardi & Monti
Just 3 km down the valley is Licciana Nardi in the Taverone valley with 13th century pedestrian street flanked with local shops. Central in the town is the Piazza del Municipio, 16th century castle and church and the piazza hosts many festivals including the Chestnut Festival in autumn. Favourite pizzeria (Fri/Sat): Il Moretto. Best doughnuts (bomboloni) in the world from the bakery.
Lees than 1km further down, Monti has several good restaurants Vegnelia and Betrice. Both require reservations.
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Driving
For the most part, Italian drivers are good. However, the road from Aulla to Crespiano requires attention and a degree of caution. You will encounter slow-moving farm equipment, Apes, scooters and Fiat Pandas – all prone to random stopping and U-turns when you least expect it. You may also encounter fast-moving boy racers that believe they should be in front of you always; so let them go by. Be attentive, take your time and don't get angry. It's the Lunigana way!
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Ristorante Galletti “Regulars”/ I "frequentatori abituali
Galletti has been the hub of Crespiano since 1948. A group of local bachelors has been frequenting the front bar there for almost as long. They are not known for the volume modulation and, to the uninitiated, they can sound a lot like they’re having a massive argument! Cards (scopa) on Wednesday is particularly colourful and you’re sure to learn some useful local parlance. But fear not, they usually tire themselves out by about 15.00 and calm returns.