Fosdinovo is the main venue of this area; the Malaspina castle, perfectly preserved in its original shape, is one of the best examples of military building from the XIV century and it dominates the valley with its sheer walls. Noteworthy is also the "Oratorio dei Bianchi", built entirely in marble coming from the nearby Apuane.

Next to it there is the church of San Remigio, founded over a big abbey that was once a marvel to the travellers coming to Fosdinovo. In the church is conserved Galeotto Malaspina's funerary monument, realised by some unknown, excellent Lombard sculptor.

Caniparola
Caniparola is situated a few kilometres from Fosdinovo, at the foot of a hill. Hidden but not far from the via Aurelia is the magnificent villa Malaspina, rebuilt in XVIII century by marquis Gabriele Malaspina.

This building, also called Il Castello (The Castle) in memory of the warlike glory of Malaspina family, is typically Italian in its architecture and in its garden. Unfortunately the villa is not open to the public but on special occasions; it contains some frescoes by Antonio Contestabile.