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How to get there: exit at Sarzana (Highway A12 Genoa-Rosignano) and follow the directions.
Since Roman times the Magra River was a navigational course that went from the hinterland to the sea.
This estuary is located near the beautiful Luni Port and it was a famous seaside resort for aristocratic families during the first years after Christ. Ruins of a 1st century A.D. Roman Villa were found in the center of the resort and it has been organized in various terraces along the sea.
The geniality of the ancient thermals are highlighted in the perfect residential architecture.
There was a wood burning caldarium that produced heat and it was placed under the Alveus (bathtub) and the heat would travel along the air space therefore it would heat the entire building. Even the famous “Pilastro” is a precious piece of art.
The historical 1176 monastery of Capo Corto has completely vanished but you can still see some of its traces in the Chapel of St. Croce that contains prestigious Romanic wooden Crosses.
It can be found not far from the rocks and within the Villa Fabbricotti, which has become a place of meditation near Punta Bianca you can admire its façade and beautiful garden that faces the sea.
It is an important center of 20th century Italian culture and the town is proud that it has had famous guests such as authors, bizarre artists, and politicians.
The breathtaking view of the fishing and modern seaside resort that is scattered among the beauty of nature offers enjoyable paths among small shores, estuaries, and beautiful streets where you can enjoy romantic walks.
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