Barga
An Ancient hilltop town in the
Garfagnana region of Tuscany
The picturesque and lively town of
Barga is situated at the base of the Appennine Mountains, 410 meters
above sea level, a forty minute drive from Lucca. Barga vecchia
(the old town) is a charming network of narrow streets, archways and
winding stairways, containing several cafes, restaurants, shops, and a
theatre. Barga Giardino (the new town) offers many shops, restaurants,
a cinema, public swimming pool, and a Saturday morning market. There is
a Sunday antique market in Barga once a month.
Barga grew up around an ancient Lombard castle and its medeival wall is
still intact. Besieged at different times by both
Pisa and Lucca, Barga eventually became part of the Florentine state
and
stayed so until 1859.
Barga's crowning glory is the Duomo, from which one can
enjoy stunning views over the
surrounding rooftops, terraced hills and distant mountains.
In
and Around Barga
Barga
in summer is alive with activities. During July and August
there are several festivals, including the reknowned BARGA JAZZ and
BARGA OPERA festivals. The Piazzetta features 10 days of high quality
music played each evening in the old town's piazzas.
For
nature lovers, the Garfagnana is a well known trekking and hiking
area, with many trails of various skill levels providing walks to the
small villages and into the undisturbed mountains above Barga.
The town also affers a public swimming pool, tennis courts, and
horseback riding. There is a ski resort in Abetone, one hour's drive
away and the famous spas of Bagni di Lucca are a twenty minute drive
from Barga.
day trips
Barga is a 75 minute
drive from Pisa, 90 minutes from Florence, and a 40 minute journey to
Lucca. The sandy beaches of the chic seaside town of Viareggio are an
hour away.
Lucca
Pisa
Links
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