Arcola's territory is much variegated, but a certain medieval style is common to all of its villages; this is particularly evident in Trebiano and Baccano. The region is green and hilly and is indicated for hikes and bike rides. Those with an interest in history and culture will just have to choose among many possible itineraries. Apart from Trebiano and Baccano, the following places are worth a visit: Arcola's pentagonal tower, the church of San Niccolò, the Santuario di Nostra Signora degli Angeli, the Pieve (Parish) dei Santi Stefano e Margherita.

Trebiano
Trebiano boosts Roman origins; located on the top of a hill, it was much fought over by the "signori" (masters) of the region, attracted by its strategic position. In fact, Trebiano enjoys an exceptional view that stretches from the Versilia and Apuane to the smooth hills of Lerici. Two are the hypotheses about the origins of the name Trebiano: one links it directly to the Trebii Roman family; the other one relates Trebiano to the Fundus Trebianus, administrative region controlled by the gens Trebia.

This perfectly preserved center hosts the Pieve di San Michele which contains important pieces of medieval art. The massive city walls are reinforced by corner towers, while the narrow roads in the center form an intricate net resembling a labyrinth.

Baccano
Baccano draws its name probably from Bacchus, Roman god of wine; in fact, the region is rich in vineyards. In Roman times, the Baccanales were noisy feasts where Bacchus was worshipped with orgiastic rites; from this, the medieval term baccanum (Italian "baccano"), which meant just "loud, disturbing noise". Thus, the name Baccano might also come from the once very busy, and therefore noisy, roads around it. At the foot of the Monte Sorvolo there is the Pieve dei Santi Stefano e Margherita, founded in early medieval times over a Roman temple dedicated to Bacchus.

During the centuries the church was extensively modified; in Gothic times it took the typical shape of a Cistercian building. Inside, four pillars remind us of the original structure; two of them are chiselled with flowers, the other two with abstract decorations.

Cerri
Cerri is located on the road to Trebiano; the name derives from "Li Cerri", which means an area with high trees. The village is perched on a hill and is crossed by narrow "carobi", that is by little roads, full of doorways enriched by holy pictures. The church of Sant'Anna contains some paintings from XVII and XVIII centuries.