Lugliano: Medieval Village Setting and Via Romana

Lugliano Between the Fortress, Churches and Lima Valley

Lugliano is an old fortress of the Suffredinghi family and dominates the Lima Valley and Ponte a Serraglio. The highest point of the settlement is occupied by the Castello di Lugliano, the oldest part of Lugliano. If you are looking for a place with a clearly recognizable historical character for your trip, this is a particular highlight: the history can be experienced not only through individual buildings, but also in the structure of the settlement. The first reliable mention of the Castello di Lugliano dates back to 1244. At the same time, Lugliano's medieval structure is still recognizable. A road runs along the entire surrounding wall. The locals call these sections “fil di cima, fil di mezzo, fil di fondo”. This designation is part of the site's traditional form and makes clear how closely the route of the roads is connected with the surrounding wall. For a stay focused on history and village settings, Lugliano is therefore particularly interesting as a compact destination shaped by its past.

Churches and Special Details in the Village Setting

The Chiesa di San Jacopo Apostolo in Lugliano is the central cultural point of reference. The church contains a polychrome terracotta Madonna and Child by Benedetto Buglioni. In the square in front of the Chiesa di San Jacopo there are also two clearly distinct oratories: the Oratorio del Santissimo Nome di Gesù is located west of the church, while the Oratorio della Natività di Maria is located east of the church. These location details help you distinguish the individual elements of the village's ecclesiastical setting without conflating them into a single building. Another notable point is Villa Politi. It features a rectangular boxwood maze measuring 8.50 metres wide and 16 metres long. These precise dimensions give the garden feature its own clearly describable scale among Lugliano's attractions. Together with the church, the two oratories and the Castello, this creates a cultural focus spanning history, sacred art and designed surroundings.

Via Romana and a Fixed Date

The Via Romana begins with a visit to the church of Ponte a Serraglio and the church of Lugliano. From there, it follows the traces of surviving remains of ancient Roman roads, passing various still-intact bridges and medieval buildings, as well as churches and pievi. If you do not want to limit your visit to a single historical site, this route connects several different types of evidence: ancient road remains, bridges, medieval architecture and ecclesiastical buildings. A Mass for San Jacopo is scheduled in Lugliano for 25 July. This date adds a specific occasion in the annual calendar to the site's permanently named features. Since no year is given, the information refers specifically to 25 July and is not understood as a general events calendar. Lugliano can be reached via the Brenner state road, shortly after crossing the Buliesima stream. This route description places the village along a specific approach and complements the historical perspective with a practical point of orientation for your journey. For further local discoveries, you can also find [Lucchio](Lucchio), [Pieve Di Monti Di Villa](Pieve Di Monti Di Villa), [Crasciana](Crasciana), [Benabbio](Benabbio), [Fornoli](Fornoli), [Scesta](Scesta), [Casabasciana](Casabasciana) and [Longoio-Mobbiano](Longoio-Mobbiano).

For the wider travel overview: Bagni Di Lucca.