Camporgiano

Camporgiano

Anima Verde Toscana

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t rises on the right slope of Serchio river at 475 m above sea level.

The municipal territory extends over an area of 27 square km and includes the suburbs of Filicaia, Sillicano, Poggio, Roccalberti, Casatico, Vitoio, Puglianella, Casciana e Cascianella.

The landscape is that of the high altitude hills: thick chestnut woods, arable lands and wide terraced fields. The cultivation of farro is very widespread; thanks to its agricultural trade there are many agritourisms that offer the genuine hospitality typical of agriculturally based civilizations. The San Biagio church in Poggio is one of the most ancient churches of the valley. The single nave building, with a semicircular apse, houses a monolithic basin dating back to 1387, the year in which the church obtained the privilege of the baptismal font.

The Estense Fortress of Camporgiano overlooks the main square of the village; at the feet of it a stone fountain called “il Pilon”. The fortress that rises on a rocky spur was built approximately during the 10th century and extended to the 13th century. Today it houses the Museum of Renaissance Ceramics which were found in the well of the fortress. (it ca be visited only by reservation by calling +39 0583.618888)

Since 1972 during the last week of July, Camporgiano has became a capital of folklore. During the international festival there are groups from all over the world, and it has become a meeting between different languages ​​and cultures, providing a common message of peace and serenity between people.

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Garfagnana and the Serchio Valley guard architectural jewls and priceless natural oasis: to discover them is the most beautiful quest.

Ideas

Garfagnana and the Serchio Valley guard architectural jewls and priceless natural oasis: to discover them is the most beautiful quest.

Where to sleep

Garfagnana and the Serchio Valley guard architectural jewls and priceless natural oasis: to discover them is the most beautiful quest.

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Where to sleep

Garfagnana and the Serchio Valley guard architectural jewls and priceless natural oasis: to discover them is the most beautiful quest.

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Where to eat

Garfagnana and the Serchio Valley guard architectural jewls and priceless natural oasis: to discover them is the most beautiful quest.

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Where to eat

Garfagnana and the Serchio Valley guard architectural jewls and priceless natural oasis: to discover them is the most beautiful quest.

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