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Lusuolo Castle and Medieval Village

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Lusuolo Castle and Medieval Village

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Lusuolo Castle and Medieval Village

Recommended by 54 cyclists out of 56

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Location: Mulazzo, Massa-Carrara, Tuscany, Italy

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1. Along the Via Francigena in the lands of the Malaspina – loop tour

17.1km

01:07

240m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cycle path to Aulla – Lunense Canal Cycle Path loop from Filattiera

67.4km

04:14

650m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cycle path to Aulla – Ponte della Cresa loop from Villafranca-Bagnone

88.1km

07:21

1,920m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Willem VS

May 9, 2024

Lusuolo is a characteristic village stretching along the crest of a hill overlooking the right bank of the Magra River, halfway between Villafranca and Mulazzo. The castle and the village are one of the most interesting examples of the fusion of civil and military medieval architecture.
The oldest part of the structure dates from the mid-fourteenth century, when Lusuolo was an independent feudal kingdom. In 1450 the castle fell into the hands of the Genoese, who partially demolished it.
Today, the Castle of Lusuolo houses the Museum of the Emigration of the People of Tuscany.
Due to its strategic position, Lusuolo has often been at the center of major conflicts between the powers contesting control of Lunigiana (Florence, Genoa and Milan) leading to its destruction and reconstruction several times.

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Mauro Z

February 7, 2022

Really beautiful and evocative village, very small but full of decorations. It is really worth a visit.

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Assisipilger

June 27, 2022

Beautiful little place on the Via Francigena. Unfortunately we didn't have enough time...

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Elevation 150 m

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Location: Mulazzo, Massa-Carrara, Tuscany, Italy

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Lusuolo Castle and Medieval Village

1. Along the Via Francigena in the lands of the Malaspina – loop tour

2. Cycle path to Aulla – Lunense Canal Cycle Path loop from Filattiera

3. Cycle path to Aulla – Ponte della Cresa loop from Villafranca-Bagnone

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