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Castle
of Tresana
The
residential area of Tresana is situated on a hill and overcome
by the ruins of an ancient complex of castle relics which majestically
dominate the small hamlet below. Most likely founded during the
Longobard era, the castle was given by Federico Barbarossa to Obizzano
Malaspina of Mulazzo in 1164. Kept in poor conditions up to the
past century, the castle has a parallelepiped layout and is overlooked
by the quadrangular tower still perfectly intact. It was given the
name of "owner's residence" although it preserved several
privileges such as the rights of the first-born male. This was done
to prevent the dispersion of the property. Another privilege maintained
was that of minting coins, which in the area was exclusively reserved
to the Massa and Fosdinovo feuds..
Motorway A15 exit - Aulla.
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