Casola in Lunigiana

Casola in Lunigiana
Comune
Comune di Casola in Lunigiana

Coat of arms
Casola in Lunigiana
Location of Casola in Lunigiana in Italy
Coordinates: 44°12′N 10°11′E / 44.200°N 10.183°E / 44.200; 10.183
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Province Massa and Carrara (MS)
Frazioni Argigliano, Casciana, Castello di Regnano, Castiglioncello, Codiponte, Luscignano, Regnano, Reusa Padula, Ugliancaldo, Vedriano, Vigneta, Vimaiola Montefiore
Government
  Mayor Riccardo Ballerini
Area
  Total 42.4 km2 (16.4 sq mi)
Elevation 328 m (1,076 ft)
Population (30 June 2017)[1]
  Total 1,022
  Density 24/km2 (62/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Casolini
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 54014
Dialing code 0585
Patron saint San Pellegrino
Saint day August 1
Gate of the historical centre.

Casola in Lunigiana is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Massa and Carrara in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northwest of Florence and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Massa.

Main sights

  • Church of Santa Felicita. Known from the late 13th century, it was later restored in Baroque style.
  • Pieve of Sts. Cornelio e Cipriano, at Codiponte. Probably existing before 793 AD, it includes a basilica with a nave and two aisles, dating from the 12th century.
  • Pieve of San Pietro, at Offiano. Of Romanesque origin, it was modified in Baroque style in the 18th century.
  • Church of Santa Margherita, at Regnano
  • Church of Sant'Andrea (15th century), at Ugliancaldo.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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