Borgo a Mozzano

Borgo a Mozzano

Infobox CityIT
img_coa = BorgoaMozzano-Stemma.gif
image_caption=Ponte della Maddalena.


official_name = Comune di Borgo a Mozzano
region = Tuscany
province = Lucca (LU)
elevation_m = 97
area_total_km2 = 72
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 7354
population_density_km2 = 102
timezone = CET, UTC+1
coordinates = coord|43|58|43|N|10|32|45|E
frazioni = Anchiano, Diecimo, Dezza, Gioviano, Valdottavo, Cune, Corsagna, Tempagnano, Oneta, San Romano, Domazzano, Chifenti.
telephone = 0583
postalcode = 55023
gentilic = Borghigiani
saint = Madonna dei Ferri (Mary of spears)
day =
mayor = Francesco Poggi (since June 2004)
website = [http://www.comune.borgoamozzano.lucca.it/ www.comune.borgoamozzano.lucca.it]

Borgo a Mozzano is a town and commune in the province of Lucca, in northern Tuscany (Italy).

History

Main sights

Borgo a Mozzano is dominated by the presence of Ponte della Maddalena also called "del Diavolo" (Devil's Bridge). The Devil's Bridge is located on the SP2 one kilometer north of downtown. The bridge's majestic structure attracts thousands of tourists every year.

Transportation

The town of Borgo a Mozzano is centrally located between the Garfagnana and the Lucchesia, and can be easily reached by car with the SS12 "Brennero" or the SP2 "Lodovica". The nearest major airport (50 min drive) is the Galileo Galilei International Airport of Pisa.

Also, the town has its own train station served by the line Lucca-Aulla. Finally, an efficient bus system connects Borgo a Mozzano with the city of Lucca and the rest of the Garfagnana.

Twin towns

* Martorell, Spain
* Ålesund, Norway




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