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    Aulla: gateway to Lunigiana and the Via Francigena

    A transit town on the Via Francigena, with the Fortezza della Brunella, shops and services. About 35 minutes from Camporaghena.

    What it is

    Aulla is the main transit hub of Lunigiana, at the junction of the A15 motorway and the road to the sea. It's not a tourist village, but it has the Fortezza della Brunella (museum), the historic centre and all services. A waypoint for those arriving or departing.

    What to see

    • Fortezza della Brunella — Renaissance fortress with museum
    • Historic centre — Shops, bars, restaurants
    • Via Francigena — Aulla is a stop on the route

    Practical information

    • Distance from Camporaghena: about 35 minutes by car
    • Parking: available
    • Accessibility: centre accessible
    • Dogs: allowed
    • Services: all (supermarkets, shops, restaurants, hospital)
    • Google Maps: Aulla MS

    Who it's for and who it's not

    Aulla is for you if you need services or are passing through. It is NOT for you if you're looking for a characteristic medieval village.

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