Where is Barga exactly?
Barga is in the northern part of Tuscany (Toscana), which is the region of Italy bordered by Liguria, Umbria, Marche, Lazio and Emilia Romagna. Click here to view a map of the area. It is situated on a hilltop in the Garfagnana valley in the province of Lucca (Lu), inland from Viareggio, and is overlooked by the Apuan Alps (Alpi Apuane) and the Appenines. Barga is a walled town of mediaeval origin and a major centre of cultural and social activity in the area. It is a short journey away from the cities of Lucca and Pisa. Click here to read some articles about Barga.