San Romano in Garfagnana
San Romano in Garfagnana
an Romano in Garfagnana lies on an altitude of 555 meters AMSL, on the hills on the left bank of River Serchio on an area of 26.04 km square.
In its territory, placed in a strategic position, rises the great medieval castle of Verrucole, partly rebuilt during the Renaissance. The namesake hamlet lies at the foot of the fortress inside which took place in ancient times, the life and history of the country. It is from this summit that you can enjoy the superb views looking over the Apuan Alps to Passo dei Carpinelli, and then stopping, on the limestone rampart of Pania of Corfino and Orecchiella Park, whose visitor center is located right in the municipality of San Romano in Garfagnana
Many events are held inside the Fortress of Verrucole throughout the year: historical re-enactments and concerts taken on a unique suggestiveness in this scenery.
No to be missed the villages of Vibbiana, Orzaglia, Caprignana, Naggio, Sillicagnana, Villetta and little hamlet of Sambuca perched around the Church of St. Pantaleone, surrounded by spelt fields and chestnut forests.
Not to be missed, also, the events such as the historic-gastronomic festival in early August in San Romano, maccheroni’s festival in Sillicagnana and the cheese throwing in the village of Orzaglia. The archaeological museum of the territory was recently inaugurated inside the building Pellicioni Marrazzini in San Romano in Garfagnana, home to the Documentation and Enhancement Center of Farro GPI label, with the display of numerous finds from the excavations of the fortress of Verrucole.