Casola in Lunigiana
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| Casola in Lunigiana | |||
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| Comune di Casola in Lunigiana | |||
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 Casola in Lunigiana
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| Coordinates: 44°12′N 10°11′E / 44.2°N 10.183°E | |||
| Country | Italy | ||
| Region | Tuscany | ||
| Province | Massa-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 (31 May 2007)[1] | |||
| • Total | 1,085 | ||
| • Density | 26/km2 (66/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 54014 | ||
| Dialing code | 0585 | ||
| Patron saint | San Pellegrino | ||
| Saint day | August 1 | ||
Casola in Lunigiana is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Massa-Carrara in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 100 km northwest of Florence and about 20 km north of Massa.
[edit] 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 syle in the 18th century.
- Church of Santa Margherita, at Regnano
- Church of Sant'Andrea (15th century), at Ugliancaldo.
[edit] Gallery
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Gate of the historical centre
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Interior of Santa Felicita church
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Town's tower
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Pieve of Sts. Cornelius and Cyprianus
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