Verciano between Aqueduct, Forest and Culture

Verciano combines historic buildings with an appealing natural and cultural landscape. The monumental Lorenzo Nottolini Aqueduct crosses the town, while Bosco di Verciano offers a distinctly different atmosphere. Sacred art, palaces in the surrounding area and events with regional significance complete the picture. If you are looking for a place with a variety of impressions for your trip to Italy, Verciano offers several themes for individual planning.

Historic Buildings and Sacred Art

The Lorenzo Nottolini Aqueduct crosses Verciano and is a monumental structure more than four kilometres long. Its construction began in 1823 and was finally completed in 1851.

The Chiesa dei Santi Stefano e Vincenzo also provides a specific cultural reference: the church houses a painting by Pier Dandini entitled Madonna del Rosario. The surrounding area of Verciano is also home to Micheletti Palace, Gigli Palace, Cenami Palace and Santini Palace. All four buildings are palaces.

Rural Landscape and Bosco di Verciano

Verciano is predominantly rural in character and features extensive rural areas as well as the marshy Boschi di Verciano. Bosco di Verciano is a natural forest of alders, willows and elms. The forest is bordered by the Ozzeri Canal, where marsh irises and water lilies bloom. This combination of wetlands, woodland and water defines the natural character of the area.

A path along the Lorenzo Nottolini Aqueduct leads to Monte Pisano and passes through Bosco di Verciano. Monte Serra and Monte Cascetto, both mountains, are located in the vicinity of Verciano. Monte Crocefisso is a peak in the area, while M. Moraglio is also considered a mountain there and forms part of the surrounding landscape.

Events and Local Products

Christmas markets have been held in Verciano for years and are among the major events in Capannori. One specific example is PreGustando il Natale -Arte, Sapore & Co.: at this event, food stalls were present on 7, 8, 14 and 15 December 2019. The event was focused on promoting typical products of the season and the local area. This adds a culinary aspect to the historical and landscape-related themes.

Those considering accommodation in Verciano can tailor their stay to these different interests: the aqueduct and church represent culture, Bosco di Verciano and the surrounding mountains represent nature, while Christmas markets and typical products reflect the local event culture. In this way, Verciano remains more than a single sightseeing spot and offers different ways to experience a stay.

Other Places

Other places: Corsanico, Careggine, Vergemoli, Ghivizzano, Borgo A Mozzano, San Romano In Garfagnana, Campolemisi, Renaio

For the higher-level travel overview: Lucca.