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Ariostesca Fortress – Church of the Madonna del Ponte loop from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

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Castelnuovo Di Garfagnana

Ariostesca Fortress – Church of the Madonna del Ponte loop from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

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Ariostesca Fortress – Church of the Madonna del Ponte loop from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

01:22

4.38km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

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1.50 km

Vittorio Alfieri Municipal Theater

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Place for a smile and a tear.

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The Teatro Alfieri is a 19th-century theater and opera house on the outskirts of the city.
The theater was built in …

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2

1.71 km

The two bridges in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana are among the most important infrastructures in the history of the region. Both bridges were blown up by the German soldiers during their …

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3

1.83 km

This is one of the old city gates that give access to the old center.

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4

2.05 km

Don Quixote

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Don Quixote, mounted on his horse Rocinate at Rocca Ariostesca, (ancient city gate) he continues his battle alone…
A nice location to take a picture with Don Quixote.

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2.09 km

Ariostesca Fortress

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The Rocca Ariostesca is the symbolic monument of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. Dominating the central Piazza Umberto, it takes its name from the poet Ludovico Ariosto who was replaced as governor …

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2.16 km

View of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

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The small town of Garfagnana is located in the mountainous region of the same name in the Italian province of Lucca. A beautiful little place with a wonderful church.

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2.20 km

Church of the Madonna del Ponte

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The Madonna Bridge crosses the Turritestrom, just outside the historic center of Castelnuovo Garfagnana, in the "alla Barchetta" area. It is a pedestrian bridge, built in sandstone, with two round …

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8

2.44 km

The mayor and his subjects of the city reside in this palace.

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4.38 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

573 m

456 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.87 km

864 m

268 m

194 m

188 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

17°C

6°C

16 %

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