Licciana Nardi

Licciana Nardi
Comune
Comune di Licciana Nardi

The castle of Licciana.
Licciana Nardi

Location of Licciana Nardi in Italy

Coordinates: 44°16′N 10°2′E / 44.267°N 10.033°ECoordinates: 44°16′N 10°2′E / 44.267°N 10.033°E
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Province Massa and Carrara (MS)
Frazioni Monti, Amola, Apella, Bastia, Cisigliana, Costamala, Panicale, Paretola, Pontebosio, Tavernelle, Taponecco, Terrarossa, Varano, Villa.
Area
  Total 55 km2 (21 sq mi)
Elevation 210 m (690 ft)
Population (31 May 2007)[1]
  Total 4,977
  Density 90/km2 (230/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 and Carrara in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) northwest of Florence and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Massa.

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 honour of Italian patriot Anacarsi Nardi (18001844).

Twin towns

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

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