Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is a town where the Serchio and Turrite Secca rivers meet in the Garfagnana region of Tuscany. The town dates from the 8th century when it was called Castro Novo (new fortified settlement). From the 13th century it developed as a market town on important trading routes.
The Rocca Ariostesca has a few traces of the early fortified structure from the 10th/11th centuries. Additions were made in the 13th century. Around 1470 the cylindrical towers were added. Further additions were made in the 16th century.
The Duomo of Saints Peter and Paul was built in the 16th century. The facade is in Renaissance style and the interior is Baroque.
There are some interesting shops, cafes and restaurants in Castelnuovo.
Il Vecchio Mulino is a favourite place to eat.
Here is a post I wrote several years ago about Vecchio Mulino.
Slow food in the mountains…and a very big mortadella
There are excellent views of the river.
An old entrances to the town.
Near this entrance is an excellent deli, filled with local delights.
I managed to find a few treats to bring home.
There are dozens of wonderful towns and villages to explore in the Garfagnana.