The castle of the Verrucola, with its spectacular size, is a precious example of medieval architecture. Documented for the first time in 1044, it was the place of the Bosi family in the XI century, one of the descendent families, with the Bianchi of Erberia, from Rodolfo from Casola, vassal of the Countess Matilde di Canossa. In 1300 Spinetta Malaspina the Great became owner of the castle. The earthquake of 1481 caused the impoverishment of the zone and of the castle. In the XV century was constructed, inside the castle, the church with a beautiful loggiato with arches in serene stone.
The castle from outside is imposng for its square keep, the great tower, the walled curtain and the medieval suburb at its feet.
Nowadays, the castle has been restored by the artist Pietro Cascella. It is a private property, open to the public on Fridays.
How to arrive: Motorway A15 Parma-La Spezia, exit Aulla, then SS63 of the Cerreto, a few kilometers passed city of Fivizzano.
Visits: by appointment only on fridays from 13.00 to 17.00
Information: 0039 0585 92466, 0039 0585 92444
