Comano Castle: Medieval Fortification of 884
The castle of Comano is a medieval fortification located in the municipality of Comano where today only the ruins of the 13th century tower and some remains of the walls exist. The tower has architectural features in common with other Malaspinian buildings: Malgrate Castle, Bagnone Castle and Treschietto Castle . The ruins are visible and can only be visited from the outside.
Where is the castle of Comano
It is located on a hill in the Taverone Valley, near the village of Comano.
Historical News
The Taverone Valley was already inhabited in Roman times but the first written source attesting the existence of the castle dates back to 884. Other historical sources, including a document from Fivizzano, written by the castellan of the time in 1481, tells of serious damage caused to all the castles in the area during a terrible earthquake, including the fortress of Groppo San Pietro and the fortress of Sassalbo, which suffered so much damage that it has not been habitable since that time.
Find nearby
The Giant Bench in Comano , created in 2021 by a group of volunteers from Comano, is the very first in all of Lunigiana and is part of the global Big Bench Project. To get to the bench: Once you have passed the town of Comano, take the Lagastrello pass. Once in the town of Groppo San Pietro, continue for about 500 meters. The bench is visible and from the road on the left you will find an incredible 360-degree panoramic point overlooking Lunigiana.
