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로카 아리오스테스카는 카스텔누오보 디 가르파냐나에 위치한 중세 시대의 요새화된 군사 구조물입니다. 이 로카는 도시의 상징이며 중앙의 움베르토 1세 광장을 내려다보고 있습니다. 이곳은 에스테 정부의 본거지였고, 1522년부터 1525년까지 에스테 가문의 가르파냐나 총독으로 시인 루도비코 아리오스토가 거주했던 곳이라는 점에서 그 이름을 얻었습니다. 아리오스토의 뒤를 이어 다음 세기에는 풀비오 테스티가 총독이 되었습니다. 10세기에는 이미 이곳에 작은 전초 기지가 있었지만, 오늘날 우리가 알고 있는 로카의 원래 구조는 12세기로 거슬러 올라간다고 말할 수 있습니다. 13세기 내내 수정되었으며, 14세기 초 카스트루치오 카스트라카니에 의해 크게 확장되어 도시 성벽 전체의 확장을 결정했습니다. 이후 파올로 귀니지가 로카 중앙에 있는 인상적인 탑의 건설을 명령했으며, 이 탑은 도시 시계로 장식되어 시간이 지남에 따라 감옥으로도 사용되었습니다. 광장을 바라보는 테라스는 1675년에 도시 중심부로 들어가는 기념비적인 아치 개장과 동시에 건설되었습니다. 내부 가구는 소실되었으며, "왕자들의 방"을 장식했던 태피스트리가 유명했습니다. 로카는 제2차 세계 대전 중에 손상되었고 이후 복원되었습니다. 전시회 및 문화 행사의 장소로 사용되며, 그 홀에는 가르파냐나 지역의 선사 시대, 리구리아-아푸아나 시대, 에트루리아 시대의 수많은 유물과 증거가 보존되어 있는 고고학 박물관이 있습니다.

A beautiful hike. Some trails are a bit abandoned and lack signage, but following the trail is fine. From the top of the tower, there would be a beautiful view, but we missed it due to fog and a myriad of flying ants.

The ruins of the Tower, or Rocca, of Bargiglio stand on the top of the mountain of the same name at 866 meters above sea level at the gates of Garfagnana and the Media Valle del Serchio. Once you arrive at the Tower, it is clear why it has always been called the "Eye of Lucca": the view is panoramic at 360 degrees and offers a perfect view from the peaks of the Apuan Alps, with the Pania di Corfino clearly visible, to the numerous castles and fortresses of Garfagnana, such as the Castiglione Castle and the Mont'Alfonso Fortress. From here you can also dominate the entire Serchio Valley below, from the walls of Barga and Coreglia Antelminelli to Bagni di Lucca, up to the many towns in the Municipality of Pescaglia. And finally, in the distance to the south, the Lucca plain and then the Tyrrhenian coast. The origin of the fortification dates back to an unknown era, probably built by the Suffredinghi, one of the three potentates of Lombard origin who controlled the Serchio Valley who distinguished themselves for their tenacious resistance to the expansionism of the Municipality of Lucca, being bordered by the Este dominions of Garfagnana. It consisted of only one tower, used as an observation and control point of the vast territory, of the road that passed a little further down and of the small community that lived in the farmhouses surrounding the fortification and the ancient Hermitage of S. Bartolomeo.

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.

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana - Tea Time Sunday, the locals in the new castle are also enjoying the peace. The apostles Peter and Paul invite us into the shade of their modest prayer house (Parrocchia Abbaziale dei SS. Apostoli Pietro e Paolo). The holy water is bubbling… The tea ceremony is a feast for the eyes when the tea bag changes the water in color and scent. After a short toast we bring comfort to Don Quixote. Seated on his horse Rocinate at Rocca Ariostesca, (old city gate) he continues his battle alone… Wandering further through the empty alleys and streets, students in Teatro Alfieri manage to entertain us with a matinée. Students put their best foot forward while fellow students, with crossed fingers, encourage the main character. Exam passed It was nice to be in the new castle during our tea time. Read more experiences? Click through to https://www.komoot.com/en-gb/collection/2195535/-visit-italy-2023-regio-massa-carrara-lucca

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

The area hosts the ruins of an ancient castle, of Peralla, dating back to the XIII century. What remains of the castle today is only a circular tower and pieces of the walls, in the highest part of the village.