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beautiful among the beech trees

The Piagnaro Castle is a fortress built in a strategic point to protect the Apennine passes and around which the first medieval nucleus was formed, built around the year 1000. For centuries it has been an integral part of the city's defensive system. In its thousand-year history it has undergone numerous destructions and subsequent reconstructions that have brought it to its current appearance. The Castle maintained its military function until the end of the 18th century. Its name derives from the so-called piagne, the gray sandstone slabs used in Lunigiana to cover the roofs of buildings, including that of the castle.

The Ponte della Cresa is a stone bridge built in the 14th century and despite the frequent flooding of the Verde river, it has maintained its original structure to this day. The bridge connects the new neighborhoods with the historic center. The bridge is located along the Verde river near Porta San Francesco. Under the arch of this bridge, on January 31, the characteristic fire of San Geminiano takes place. The Ponte della Cresa is considered by many to be the true symbol of the city of Pontremoli. It is also interesting to note that the name Pontremoli derives from the Latin 'Pons Tremulus', which means 'unsafe bridge'. This was a term used to describe the original conurbation of the city.

Entrance to Pontremoli from Porta San Francesco

Ponte del Casotto, dating back to the late Middle Ages, is the one located closest to the point where the Verde flows into the Magra and is therefore the southernmost of those present in the historic center of Pontremoli. Its stylised figure appears, together with that of the tower of the same name, in the municipal emblem. It is no coincidence that the casotto is also called the Stemma bridge.

Beautiful path along the river to enjoy nature and relax

The path along the river is very nice to relax and enjoy the nature and peace

The hike up to the castle is worth it. Great views!