Barga
Barga is a traditional, medieval, walled town of Longobard origin
with a wealth of sites of historic and cultural interest. These include its
famous "Duomo", a cathedral whose origins pre-date the year 1000.
It sits on top of a tree-covered hill between the Apennines and the Apuan Alps.
There is a lively music and arts scene through Opera Barga and Barga Jazz.
Barga also has its own theatre: Teatro dei Differenti.
Outside the original walled town, is a more modern centre offering a further
choice of cafes, restaurants and shops, as well as tennis courts, a riding centre
and a swimming pool.
The Surrounding Area
Barga is set in the beautiful Garfagnana region of northern tuscany, an area
characterised by chestnut woods and olive groves, but bounded by the rugged
peaks of the Apennines and Apuan Alps.
The region offers a wealth of activites for those who wish to venture beyond
Barga's cafes including: mountain biking, trekking & mountaineering,
horse-riding and skiing. The Mediterranean beach resorts are an hour's drive
Lucca is half an hour's drive away and of course Florence, Pisa and Sienna are all
within easy reach.....................
The best source of information on events is Barga News This is a locally-produced site with a wealth of information on all things Barga, including Opera Barga and Barga Jazz.