Villafranca in Lunigiana

Villafranca in Lunigiana is a small town in the Lunigiana district of northern Tuscany, set in the valley of the Magra river where the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines begin to rise. It is known for its medieval humpbacked bridge, a ruined castle and a historic centre of narrow streets, with surrounding countryside of wooded hills, olive groves and scattered hamlets. Property here is mostly traditional stone houses, farmhouses and rural plots, appealing to buyers seeking a quiet, unspoilt corner of Tuscany within reach of the coast and the region's larger towns.