Fornoli
A Fornoli è possibile percorrere il Ponte delle Catene, mirabile opera di ingegno e tecnica ideato da Lorenzo Nottolini (1787-1851) nel 1840 su incarico di Carlo Ludovico di Borbone, dopo che il vecchio ponte (che si voleva essere stato costruito a Castruccio Castracani degli Antelminelli nel 1317) era stato spazzato via dalla piena del fiume nel 1836.
I lavori terminarono nel 1860, inoltre durante la secolonda guerra mondiale i tedeschi distrussero il piano stradale del ponte che fu ricostruito soltanto nel 1950.
La stazione ferroviaria del Comune di Bagni di Lucca è situata a Fornoli (costruita nel 1905 collegò il paese e l’intera Val di Lima con Lucca), servita, oltre che dai taxi, dai mezzi Vaibus per il collegamento col Capoluogo.
Until 1899 Fornoli was part of Borgo a Mozzano.
The history of Fornoli
Fornoli was remembered in alot of records from Lucca before the year 1000, the most antique was in776. Until the 10thcentury it was of the Lord of Corvara and was destroyed in 1187.
The church was dedicated to San Pietro and in a parchment of 825.There are three aisles with pillers and capitals,the organ is of the second half of the 19thcentury.
In 1900 the french Varraud and Parret made a factory which produced tannin still working today.Because of this factory the life of the people of Fornoli was marked with the rhythm of the steam siren named ‘cucco’ which regulated the life of the factory,blowing when work began,when there was a break,when work resumed and when it finished.
In the hills,the tower (La Torre) dominates Fornoli owned by the Della Lena family it is remembered in documents of the 16thcentury.It was left in inheritance to the Hospital of the Misericordia di Lucca,then to the noble Trebiliani,then to the Pellegrini and the sisters Susie and Francis Norton Clarke.
The Clarke sisters were of irish origin but emigrated to the USA in the beginning of the 19thcentury,they owned property rich with deposits of iron.But Bagni di Lucca was there second home. They helped in the making of the villages health centre.
The origin and tradition of the village is today shown in Thanksgiving Day held once a year that celebrates all the products produced from the land,after the mass the priest blesses all the machinery used to coltavate the land.
Famous People
What to see in Fornoli
During your stay in Fornoli you can admire various attractions such as the Ponte delle Catene and the Parco della Pace.
Where to eat in Fornoli
During your stay in Fornoli you can taste typical dishes of our cuisine at the Pizzeria la Lanternina, at the Crazy Pub, at the Pizzeria Esvedra, at the Catene Cafè, at the Bar la Ruota or at the Bar Serra.
Where to sleep in Fornoli
During your stay in Fornoli you can decide to sleep at the Agriturismo La Torre, at the Agriturismo La Fratta or at the Frantoia.
What to do in Fornoli
During your stay in Fornoli you can do activities at the Equestrian Center la Riviera, at Aguaraja Rafting or Garfagnana Rafting.
Dove Fare acquisti a Fornoli
Durante la vostra visita a Fornoli potrete fare acquisti da Electronova, Se son rose…, Jungle Outlet, Pc Start, Coop, Farmacie Comunali, Biolavanderia non fa una piega, Giovannini Lorenzo Abbigliamento, Centro Servizi di Gigliotti Claudio, Buytech, Panificio Bandini Patisserie, Rossi Daniela Biancheria Intima, Cartoleria Serra, Mercerica Martinelli Monica, Non solo filo, Foto Studio Pastrengo, EgHò e da Adriana “I sapori di una volta”.
Inoltre potete prendervi cura di voi da Parrucchiere Serena, Estetica Sissi, Estetica Marica, Parrucchiera Giò Hair Fashion, Parrucchiere Crazy Hair Kety e dalla Parrucchiera Iacomini Serafina.
Official website
Sito ufficiale