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The road to Oppilo and Podere Benelli

The road to Oppilo and Podere Benelli

How my search for authentic traditional recipes from Lunigiana led me to the amazing Podere Benelli near Pontremoli.

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Il Tempo Ritrovato Pizzeria

Il Tempo Ritrovato Pizzeria

Il Tempo Ritrovato in Filetto is probably my favourite pizzeria in Lunigiana.

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Planning a day trip to the Cinque Terre from Lunigiana

Planning a day trip to the Cinque Terre from Lunigiana

Because of the lack of parking in the Cinque Terre, wise folk avoid driving from Lunigiana and take the train instead. But it needs a bit of planning.

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Lunigiana’s lost garden in the sky

Lunigiana’s lost garden in the sky

In 1896, an Oxford undergraduate fell in love with the wild beauty of a 15th century military fortress in Lunigiana. Not only did he restore it, but he also built an amazing garden in the sky.

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Is Punto e Pasta the best pie shop in Lunigiana?

Is Punto e Pasta the best pie shop in Lunigiana?

This small, local shop produces the most amazing torta d’erbi, the local specialiaty of Lunigiana, as well as local varieties of pasta, tarts and cakes.

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