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easy to reach starting from Pieve Fosciana towards Sillico

Formerly known as Villa Bargicula, it is a small village located in the municipality of Pieve Fosciana, in the Upper Garfagnana. It has been fortified by a castle since the Middle Ages. The earliest historical records concern its church, dedicated to San Regolo, mentioned in the Papal Bull issued on December 23, 1168, by Pope Alexander III and addressed to the parish priest of Pieve Fosciana. In 1401, Paolo Guinigi, Lord of Lucca, considering it important for the defense of the Lucca lands, included it in the list of fortifications to be renovated and strengthened. In 1433, like many other villages in the Garfagnana, it voluntarily surrendered to the Este family. After many years of abandonment, Bargecchia is now returning to life: several homes have been restored. The main building is the church of San Regolo, which is believed to date back to the 17th century. Bargecchia is connected to Pieve Fosciana by an ancient municipal road and was for a long time an obligatory stop for those who descended from Sillico to the Ceserana Bridge to reach Castelnuovo Garfagnana by the shortest route.

It is believed that the rocky block on which Roccapelago stands was an ancient prehistoric castle. The first mention of a "Castrum Pelago" is found in a document dated 753. Roccapelago probably belonged to the Gualandelli family since the 12th century, and was subsequently a fiefdom of the Montegarullo family from 1240, whose warlike politics it suffered, especially under Obizzo da Montegarullo. In 1393, Obizzo having rebelled against the Este family, Roccapelago was besieged by the Lucchese allies of the house of Este, who took possession of the castle. In 1396 Obizzo managed to regain possession of it and Roccapelago remained with the Montegarullo family until 1408 when a powerful military contingent, under the command of Uguccione dei Contrari, managed to capture it and take it prisoner to Ferrara. In 1586, the new church of Roccapelago was built on the perimeter of the now abandoned castle. The square, massive shape, without arches, without columns and without vaults suggests that its room had been the hall of the Obizzo manor. The bell tower was built at the expense of the population in 1765, using a tower from the old castle. Other restoration works were carried out in 1925 due to damage from an earthquake. Four ancient rooms have recently been recovered which currently house the "In the footsteps of Obizzo da Montegarullo" and "The Mummies of Roccapelago" museums. From the site: http://www.roccapelago.it/

Montefiorino is a small town in the province of Modena, known for being the center of the first Partisan Republic in the Second World War. The town is characterized by its imposing medieval fortress, which houses two museums dedicated to the Resistance and local history.

A location that everyone looks forward to. Here people are asked to kiss with the 13th century Rocca del Castello in the background. A place to share in good company. Beautiful panoramic views show the strategic importance of this fortress.