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Beautiful village in the heart of Lunigiana

Probably built in the Middle Ages, to protect and control the bridge that offered the opening to the valley, it currently appears as a noble residence dating back to the 17th century, with four imposing corner towers. Transformed into a Luxury resort: a boutique hotel located inside an authentic 17th century castle belonging to the Malaspina marquises.

Medieval Castle of 1351. The fortification, which controlled the most important communication routes coming from the Apennines, Cisa and Garfagnana, developed in the 14th century (but its origins are probably older) and on its tower, 25 meters high and crowned by a corbeled patrol embossment, the flag of the Malaspina marquises flew until the 17th century. In addition to performing defensive functions, the castle became a noble residence in 1641, when the central body was transformed into a palace, incorporating the round tower. Despite this, the appearance of Malgrate is that of a classic medieval fortress: the main body is made up of the keep, located on the short side of the rectangular feudal palace and surrounded by walls, equipped with Guelph battlements, slopes and a patrol walkway that seems to date back to the 14th century.

Ruins of the Malnido Castle, with the square dedicated to Dante Alighieri, ancient guest of the Malaspina, and the remains of the church of San Nicolò, the medieval road leads to the parish church of San Giovanni

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Ancient fiefdom of the Malaspina family of "Spino Secco". Villafranca is located along the Via Francigena, and both in the heart of the town and in its numerous hamlets it is possible to admire notable vestiges of the important medieval past of these lands.

Ancient fiefdom of the Malaspina family of "Spino Secco". Villafranca is located along the Via Francigena, and both in the heart of the town and in its numerous hamlets it is possible to admire notable vestiges of the important medieval past of these lands.

The Malaspina castle of Malgrate, with its characteristic round tower, perched on a hill, has dominated the valley of the Bagnone river, a tributary of the Magra, for centuries. The fortification was developed in 1275, but its origin is undoubtedly much older.