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It happened in March 1906: the Pontremoli Hospital scandal
The philanthropic efforts of the citizens of Pontremoli go back a long way.
Tours of the Castles of Lunigiana
On 24 and 25 March 2012 there are two very reasonably-priced guided tours of the castles of Lunigiana.
Sandro’s Sightings: San Nicolò, Villafranca in Lunigiana
Historically part of the Via Francigena, much of it was destroyed in WWII.
New stele statue discovered near Monti, Licciana Nardi
A stele statue thought to be over 5,000 years old was discovered in a field at the beginning of March 2012.
Gordon Lett’s International Brigade & the reenactment of the Arzelato rastrellamento
A documentary has been made of the events of 20 January 1945 involving the Battaglione Internazionale in Zeri.
Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Rocky Ravine’ – inspired by Lunigiana?
No one knows the source of inspiration of the drawing, but it has been suggested that it could be Lunigiana.
The Castle of Aquila, Gragnola
High above the village of Gragnola, at the end of step dirt road and silhouetted against the Apuane Alps, is Castello dell’Aquila. Well worth a visit.
The Bonfire will Burn – the Falò di San Geminiano
Despite the sabotage to their firewood, the event will go ahead on 31 January 2012.
YouTube Lunigiana Channel
Pop over and have a look at this new source of visual information on Lunigiana.
Giovanni Sismondo – the bishop who helped prevent the destruction of Pontremoli in World War II
It was largely thanks to him that Pontremoli’s medieval streets and fortifications, and its beautiful baroque churches and palaces are still intact.
Fagiolata sotto Casa event to go ahead
Proceeds will be donated to the flood relief fund in Lunigiana.
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