Casola in Lunigiana

The municipality of Casola is in a mountainous area between the Apennines and the chain Apuan. Casola rises in Lunigiana and its origins are ancient, as demonstrated by the findings on the spot. It was a possession by the ninth century, the bishop of Luni that belonged to the family of Val di Magra. Towards the end of the fifteenth century was made Casola domain of Florence, to become a podestà. And it is during these years that the village enjoyed a certain development and prosperity, is still legible in the various public and private buildings. Near the village of Casola, we find the road that linked the road from Val di Magra the Garfagnana. Along this road is rediscovering the hospital Tea. Among the places to visit include the Museum of Natural Resources, where you can learn the history of the valleys of Casola and culture of Lunigiana. The economic activities which in the past were among the most developed find, and the cultivation of vines and olive groves and chestnut harvest herding. The municipal coat of arms consists of a red shield to where we find a picture of a paw of a bear that brandisce an upright silver.