Casola in Lunigiana

Casola in Lunigiana is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Massa and Carrara in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northwest of Florence and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Massa.

Casola in Lunigiana
Comune
Comune di Casola in Lunigiana
Coat of arms
Location of Casola in Lunigiana
Casola in Lunigiana
Location of Casola in Lunigiana in Italy
Casola in Lunigiana
Casola in Lunigiana (Tuscany)
Coordinates: 44°12′N 10°11′E
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvinceMassa and Carrara (MS)
FrazioniArgigliano, Casciana, Castello di Regnano, Castiglioncello, Codiponte, Luscignano, Regnano, Reusa Padula, Ugliancaldo, Vedriano, Vigneta, Vimaiola Montefiore
Government
 • MayorRiccardo Ballerini
Area
 • Total42.4 km2 (16.4 sq mi)
Elevation
328 m (1,076 ft)
Population
 (30 June 2017)[2]
 • Total1,022
 • Density24/km2 (62/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Casolini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
54014
Dialing code0585
Patron saintSan Pellegrino
Saint dayAugust 1
Gate of the historical centre.

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 style in the 18th century.
  • Church of Santa Margherita, at Regnano
  • Church of Sant'Andrea (15th century), at Ugliancaldo.

References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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