Discover Antisciana: Forest Trails and Village History

Antisciana is considered a district of ancient origin in a scenic setting. Paths through green forests run around the village and the neighboring historic districts. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Antisciana, you can plan your holiday around this combination of nature trails, village history and historic paths.

Antisciana between Forest Trails and Village History

Antisciana is home to the parish church “Chiesa dei Santi Pietro, Prospero e Caterina”. It is dedicated to Saints Pietro, Prospero and Caterina. A memorial plaque for the fallen, dating from 1919, names Bacci Eugenio, Bertelli Andrea and Bacci Raffaello in its inscription as heroes of the war from May 1915 to November 1918. The plaque was installed by the people of Antisciana.

Hiking Trails with Different Starting Points

The paths through the green forests are complemented by historic hiking routes. During an event in 2019, a hike led from the sports facility in Pontecosi along the mule track to the small Chiesina del Lago and the lake dam; it then continued uphill for about three kilometers to Antisciana. For your daily planning, this creates a combination of a waterside path and an ascent to the village.

Another hike organized by the Festival delle Frazioni led from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana along the Sentiero Ariosto to the foot of the Fortezza di Mont’Alfonso and continued via Buggina in the direction of Antisciana. The different starting points and trail characteristics help you distinguish active days according to your preferred route instead of planning all excursions in the same way.

Events, Food and the Ariostean Imaginarium

The Festival delle Frazioni held events in Antisciana in 2019 and 2022. As part of the 2022 Antisciana stage, the local Circolo Anspi prepared a typical lunch. The two-day Scarpinata della Garfagnana also passed through numerous districts of the municipality of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, including Antisciana, with stops along the way; it was intended to introduce participants to the traditions and gastronomic specialties of the villages.

The “A SPASSO CON IL FURIOSO” program included a hike in Antisciana on April 2 as part of seven walks through the districts of the municipality of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. Street theater performances about the Ariostean Imaginarium took place along the routes. On April 3, an old path was marked out again; it was intended to enable families and tourists to reach Antisciana and then Gragnanella. A Jolette was available at the event so that people who cannot use their legs could also complete the same old path.

Choose a Holiday Apartment in Antisciana Based on Your Holiday Focus

When choosing a holiday apartment in Antisciana, you can weigh up different holiday priorities: the church and memorial plaque for cultural and historical impressions, green forest trails for walks, and event routes featuring village traditions, food and theater. This places the specific history of the village alongside active trails and events with local connections.

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