Discover Pugliano – Church, Palio and Holiday Apartment in Pugliano

Pugliano lies on the crest of a hill at 610 metres above sea level. The village combines this elevated location with sacred history, castle traditions, a fixed annual festival date and paths through forests and meadows. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Pugliano, you can therefore plan your trip around culture, events, physical activity or culinary discoveries.

Church of San Jacopo and historic buildings

The parish church of Chiesa di San Jacopo in Pugliano dates back to the 13th century, is dedicated to San Jacopo and is devoted to the patron saint of the village. It features clear Romanesque remains and is documented in the tithe records of the late 13th century as a chapel of the Pieve di San Lorenzo di Vinacciara. At the same time, its exterior reflects the 19th century – a building with several historical layers.

The Castello di Pugliano also represents the village’s eventful history. In the 14th century, the castle changed hands several times, including between the Malaspina, Lucca and Florence. During a rebellion, the Castello di Pugliano was captured by Cecchinello of the noble Pugliano family and his allies; a military expedition from Lucca subsequently recaptured the castle. The tower of Pugliano, locally known as “Turiòn”, is a polygonal tower.

Palio dei Micci on 15 August

The folkloric Palio dei Micci has been held in Pugliano every year on 15 August since 1994, at Pugliano’s sports facilities under the direction of the Pro Loco. The fixed date can be just as important for planning your trip as the decision whether you want to experience the village as part of a cultural or event-focused stay.

Forests, panoramic paths and regional specialities

A large part of the extensive territory of Minucciano is protected by the Apuan Alps Regional Park. In the Minucciano area, visitors can hike along panoramic paths through forests crossed by clear streams. The Mangiawalking leads through forests and meadows to Pugliano and then through the historic village centre.

The Mangiawalking is considered a gastronomic hike featuring Marocca di Casola, Sgabei, farro soup, herb pie, homemade tarts and wine. This means that regional flavours, alongside physical activity, are at the heart of your possible day plans. Depending on your preferred pace of travel, you can focus your holiday apartment stay in Pugliano on local history, the Palio, experiences in nature or culinary discoveries.

Choose your holiday apartment in Pugliano deliberately

The Church of Madonna della Misericordia in Pugliano is also useful for orientation. It stands beside the road connecting Casola Lunigiana with the Passo dei Carpinelli. If you are travelling with children, you can give different weight to cultural discoveries, the fixed date of the Palio and a hike featuring regional foods. This allows you to tailor your choice of accommodation to your desired combination of history, festival culture, physical activity and enjoyment.

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If you would like to compare other places in addition to Pugliano, you can read more here: Villa Collemandina, Partigliano, Giuncugnano, Sant'Anna di Stazzema, Villa Basilica, Castelnuovo Di Garfagnana, Careggine, Gorfigliano.

For the overarching travel overview: Lucca.