Ruins of the Malnido Castle, where Dante stayed.
The beautiful and rarely visited village of Villafranca houses the ruins of what was once the magnificent Malnido Castle, which was largely destroyed during the bombings of World War II due to its proximity to the railway. Today, right below the castle, stands a monument to Dante, erected by the city in memory of the poet.
Near the castle is the Ethnographic Museum of Lunigiana.
Where the Village of Villafranca is located
The ancient Medieval Village of Villafranca is located in a small area where the Bagnone Stream meets the Magra River.
Nearby you can find
Ethnographical Museum of Lunigiana, the Filetto Forest, the Village of Filetto, the Village of Virgoletta, Chiesa dei Santi Gervasio e Protasio–Virgoletta, Malgrate Castle, Fornoli Birdge, Conca del Merizzo, Villafranca in Lunigiana route – Ciclovia dei Castelli.
