Bagnone, a small town in the upper Lunigiana, is nestled among streams and the peaks of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. The name of the village derives from the stream that once flowed near the castle, the original nucleus of the settlement, which still retains its medieval character. First mentioned in a document from 963, Bagnone became the seat of a vicariate under Florentine rule in the 15th century. It developed along the stream with a market village originally called Gutula.
Located in the valley of the same name, Bagnone is an excellent starting point for exploring the nearby villages and surrounding nature. Its natural and cultural heritage is protected and promoted by the Natural and Cultural Park of the Bagnone Valley, housed within the Museum Archivio della Memoria.
Nearby, the charming village of Treschietto is well worth a visit for the impressive ruins of its castle, perched above a ravine. Another must-see in the area is Castiglione del Terziere, once the seat of the Florentine Captaincy, beautifully restored and brought back to life by Loris Jacopo Bononi.
