Fosciandora
Discovering Fosciandora: a gem in Garfagnana
If you are looking for a Tuscan location that has preserved the charm of times gone by, Fosciandora is the place for you. This municipality of just over 500 inhabitants is located in the beautiful Garfagnana, in the province of Lucca. Let's discover together the points of interest of this Appenine pearl.
Physical geography
Fosciandora is located in an area classified with medium-high seismicity, as established by the PCM ordinance 3274 of 20/03/2003. Its climatic classification is zone E, with a low atmospheric diffusivity value. The landscape around the municipality is breathtaking, with lush mountains and unspoiled nature.
History
The history of Fosciandora has had moments of great splendor and great difficulty. In the 13th century, the territory of Fosciandora was annexed by the Republic of Lucca. Later, the area was divided between Lucca and the Estensi, and the three lands of Treppignana, Riana, and Lupinaia remained under Lucchese jurisdiction. In the 15th century, Fosciandora submitted first to the Republic of Florence and then to Borso d'Este, being part of the Duchy of Ferrara. In the 18th century, Garfagnana came under the jurisdiction of the Cispadane Republic, which in 1799 established the Terra di Fosciandora as an autonomous municipality. During its history, many hamlets were merged or split. In 1847, the entire district of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana passed from the province of Massa-Carrara to the province of Lucca.
Monuments and places of interest
A visit to Fosciandora is an opportunity to discover many monuments and places of interest, including numerous ancient churches scattered throughout the territory. Among these, the church of Sant'Andrea apostolo in Ceserana, the church of San Pietro in Lupinaia, the church of San Sebastiano in Fosciandora, the church of San Silvestro papa in Riana and the Sanctuary of Maria Santissima della Stella in Migliano. But not only that, it is also possible to visit small but suggestive architectures such as the mill in the "Mulino del cavallo-Casonza" locality.
Society
Like many small towns, even Fosciandora is not immune to demographic changes. The foreign population residing there in 2018 was 55 people, or 9.34% of the total population. Among the most represented nationalities, we find the United Kingdom with 5.77% and Romania with 1.36%.
Infrastructure and transport
Fosciandora is crossed by the regional road 445 of Garfagnana, and public bus services are provided by CTT Nord. In addition, there is also a railway station, the Fosciandora-Ceserana Station, served by Trenitalia within the framework of the service contract with the Tuscany Region.
Administration
The administration of Fosciandora has undergone several evolutions over time. In the table relating to the administrations that have succeeded in the municipality, now ordered and disciplined, it is clear how the village has undergone various transformations.
Conclusions
In conclusion, if you are looking for an authentic place to visit or to spend your vacations, Fosciandora is the perfect destination. Here you can find unspoiled nature and admire historical monuments and places of interest. All of this in a town that has managed to renew and modernize itself, without losing the magic of the past.
