the castles of lunigiana - 2: verrucola

...il castello della Verrucola di Fivizzano is first documented in 1044 and was the seat of the Bosi family. As with Fosdinovo, the Malaspina family became the owners of Verrucola castle at the beginning of the 14th century. Today, it is a private residence but it is open to the public, by arrangement, on Fridays. The building and the surrounding area was badly affected by the earthquake of 1481. During the same century, the delightful church, chiesa di Santa Margherita dei Bosi, was constructed within the castle. The church is open almost every day and is shaded by a beautiful loggiato...