Licciana Nardi

Licciana Nardi is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Massa and Carrara in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) northwest of Florence and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Massa.

Licciana Nardi
Comune di Licciana Nardi
The castle of Licciana.
Location of Licciana Nardi
Licciana Nardi
Location of Licciana Nardi in Italy
Licciana Nardi
Licciana Nardi (Tuscany)
Coordinates: 44°16′N 10°2′E
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvinceMassa and Carrara (MS)
FrazioniMonti, Amola, Apella, Bastia, Cisigliana, Costamala, Panicale, Paretola, Pontebosio, Tavernelle, Taponecco, Terrarossa, Varano, Villa.
Government
  MayorPierluigi Belli
Area
  Total55.68 km2 (21.50 sq mi)
Elevation
210 m (690 ft)
Population
 (30 September 2017)[2]
  Total4,919
  Density88/km2 (230/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Liccianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
54016
Dialing code0187
Patron saintSaint James the Greater
Saint day25 July
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

The town lies in the Lunigiana region on the border between Tuscany and Liguria, with the Apuane Alps as a backdrop. It is only a few kilometres from Massa and La Spezia and near famous tourist spots as Lerici, Portovenere and the Cinque Terre.

Licciana Nardi borders the following municipalities: Aulla, Bagnone, Comano, Fivizzano, Monchio delle Corti, Podenzana, Tresana, Villafranca in Lunigiana.

History

In 1933, Licciana was surnamed Nardi in honour of Italian patriot Anacarsi Nardi (18001844).

Twin towns

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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