Villages & Castles
Gragnola: the medieval village with the Castello dell'Aquila
A medieval village in Lunigiana dominated by the Castello dell'Aquila, a Malaspina fortress. Stone alleys, authentic atmosphere, 25–30 minutes from Camporaghena.
![Gragnola and the Castello dell'Aquila]
What Gragnola is
Gragnola is a medieval village in Lunigiana, a hamlet of Fivizzano, dominated by the imposing Castello dell'Aquila. The village retains stone alleys, arches, covered passageways and an authentic atmosphere.
The castle, which overlooks the village from above, is one of the most striking Malaspina fortresses in the area. Village and castle can be visited together in a couple of hours.
What you'll find in Gragnola
- Medieval village with stone alleys and arches
- Castello dell'Aquila (see dedicated page)
- Authentic, non-touristy atmosphere
Practical information
- Distance from Camporaghena: 32 km, 49 minutes by car (source: OSRM)
- Parking: available
- Visit duration: 1–2 hours (village + castle)
- Cost: free (village); castle: not verified
- Dogs: allowed (village); castle: not verified
- Season: all year round