Lunigiana is a land rich in history and impressive castles. These medieval monuments are evidence of the secular rule of the Malaspina family (XI-XVIII century), which did not use the traditional rule in the division of their possessions. Contrary to the custom of assigning the entire hereditary patrimony to the firstborn, the Malaspina divided fief and power among all the sons. This peculiarity has led over the centuries to a continuous fragmentation of the territory into numerous independent feuds, each with its own castle.
One of the most significant examples of this peculiarity of Lunigiana is the Castle of Bastia, located on a hill overlooking the Taverone Valley, above the village of Licciana Nardi. Belonging to the Malaspina family, over the centuries it has hosted illustrious personalities such as Angelica Malaspina, wife of Giulio De' Medici, Annetta Malaspina, celebrated by the poets of Arcadia, and Giovanni dalle Bande Nere, captain of Florentine fortune.
For those who like to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of these historic places, the castle offers a unique experience. For further information on the opening days of the castle, please visit sigeric.it.
