Verrucole Fortress
A medieval fortress on a hilltop in the Garfagnana, restored and turned into a living museum: in summer you visit with costumed re-enactors showing everyday life in the Middle Ages. From the walls you can see the Apuan Alps and the Apennines.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Camporgiano station, 2 km away (about 35 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Piazza al Serchio station, 2.9 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Pisa Airport (PSA), about 55 km away.
- Parking. There are 2 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 300 m away.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is November (about 97 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 0 to 6 °C | 6° 0° | 56 |
| Feb | from 1 to 8 °C | 8° 1° | 69 |
| Mar | from 2 to 11 °C | 11° 2° | 55 |
| Apr | from 5 to 15 °C | 15° 5° | 48 |
| May | from 9 to 19 °C | 19° 9° | 70 |
| Jun | from 14 to 25 °C | 25° 14° | 49 |
| Jul | from 17 to 29 °C | 29° 17° | 25 |
| Aug | from 17 to 28 °C | 28° 17° | 40 |
| Sep | from 13 to 23 °C | 23° 13° | 59 |
| Oct | from 9 to 18 °C | 18° 9° | 90 |
| Nov | from 5 to 12 °C | 12° 5° | 97 |
| Dec | from 2 to 8 °C | 8° 2° | 72 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 693 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
- ★ Via Vandelli, from Resceto to Passo della TamburaTrail · EE · 9.8 km · +1300 m · 6–7 hours · 14 km