Licciana Nardi

Licciana Nardi
—  Comune  —
Comune di Licciana Nardi
The castle of Licciana.
Licciana Nardi
Location of Licciana Nardi in Italy
Coordinates:
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Province Massa-Carrara (MS)
Frazioni Monti, Amola, Apella, Bastia, Cisigliana, Costamala, Panicale, Paretola, Pontebosio, Tavernelle, Taponecco, Terrarossa, Varano, Villa.
Area
 • Total 55 km2 (21.2 sq mi)
Elevation 210 m (689 ft)
Population (31 May 2007)[1]
 • Total 4,977
 • Density 90.5/km2 (234.4/sq mi)
Demonym Liccianesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 54016
Dialing code 0187
Patron saint Saint James the Greater
Saint day 25 July
Website Official website

Licciana Nardi is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Massa-Carrara in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 110 km northwest of Florence and about 25 km northwest of Massa.

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Geography

The town lies in the Lunigiana region on the border between Tuscany and Liguria, with the Apuane Alps as a backdrop. It is only a few kilometres from Massa and La Spezia and near famous tourist spots as Lerici, Portovenere and the Cinque Terre.

Licciana Nardi borders the following municipalities: Aulla, Bagnone, Comano, Fivizzano, Monchio delle Corti, Podenzana, Tresana, Villafranca in Lunigiana.

History

In 1933, Licciana was surnamed Nardi in honor of Italian patriot Anacarsi Nardi (1800-1844).

Villages

Tavenelle is a small village in the hills of the Lunigiana, at 450 metres (1,480 ft) above sea level. It has a medieval centre with a restaurant, bar, and campsite.

Demographic evolution


References

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.