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The Palazzo Ducale is an important monument in Massa, located in Piazza Aranci. It was built in the mid-16th century according to the wishes of Prince Alberico I Cybo-Malaspina. Hence it is also called Palazzo Cybo-Malaspina. The impressive façade overlooking the square offers a color scheme of red and white (in the marble and stucco). Beyond the main entrance opens a large courtyard, surrounded by columns, staircases, loggias and marble portals. At the far end is a nymphaeum with a statue of Neptune riding the waves.

The mighty Malaspina castle/fortress dominates the center of the city of Massa from the top of one of the rocky hills that end the valleyi of the Frigido stream. The toponym 'Massa' is high and easily identified in Tuscany; its original meaning was 'extensive landholdings'. More info at www.castellitoscani

Piazza Aranci in Massa is named after the double row of orange trees, which were planted in the early nineteenth century after the hotly debated demolition of the church of San Pietro on the orders of Countess Elisa Baciocchi, Napoleon's niece. In the beginning, sweet citrus trees were selected and strict laws were in place to ensure that tourists and passers-by did not pick the fruits, which were instead given to charities. Over time, less tasty bitter citrus fruits were planted, which turned out to be stronger in winter. Giacomo Leopardi and Giosué Carducci were equally captivated by these trees and mentioned them in letters after visiting the square.

Beautiful square with lots of orange trees around it

Castle where a prison was located during the war

The Torre di Castruccio is a military fortress located in Via Gino Menconi in Avenza, in the province of Massa-Carrara, near the Carrione River and Via Francigena. It is considered one of the main attractions of the city of Carrara. The tower has a cylindrical shape, with a base slightly wider than the upper part. Inside the tower is visible a tunnel that once connected the fortress with the nearby Piazza Carlo Finelli. In 2013, graffiti depicting symbols of Christ's passion were discovered, made by prisoners in the tower between the 16th and 18th centuries. In 2015, two more passages were discovered connecting the tower to the banks of the Carrione River and the center of the old town. After the unification of Italy, the fortress was sold by the Italian state to private owners to be used as a quarry, and in 1883 only the intervention of the German historian Theodor Momsen saved it from total destruction. Before the 'scientific dismantling' it consisted of three large round towers and one square one.

Ameglia is a charming town located in the province of La Spezia in the Liguria region of Italy. It is located near the Tuscan border and is known for its picturesque setting along the Magra River. The town boasts a historic center with narrow streets, ancient buildings and splendid views of the surrounding landscape. Ameglia is also close to popular tourist destinations such as Lerici and the Golfo dei Poeti, making it a lovely place to explore while visiting the Ligurian coast.

Castelnuovo Magra is a municipality in the Italian province of La Spezia (region Liguria) and has 7948 inhabitants (12/31/2004). The area is 14.9 km², the population density is 568 inhabitants per km². The 17th-century main church of Santa Maria Maddalena has several art treasures, including a Crucifixion by Pieter Brueghel the Younger. Source Wikipedia