Borgo a Mozzano
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| Comune di Borgo a Mozzano | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Lucca (LU) |
| Mayor | Francesco Poggi (since June 2004) |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Area | 72 km² (28 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 2001) | |
| - Total | 7,354 |
| - Density | 102/km² (264/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Borghigiani |
| Dialing code | 0583 |
| Postal code | 55023 |
| Frazioni | Anchiano, Diecimo, Dezza, Gioviano, Valdottavo, Cune, Corsagna, Tempagnano, Oneta, San Romano, Domazzano, Chifenti. |
| Patron | Madonna dei Ferri (Mary of spears) |
| Website: www.comune.borgoamozzano.lucca.it | |
Borgo a Mozzano is a town and commune in the province of Lucca, in northern Tuscany (Italy).
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[edit] History
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Twin towns
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