The Rocca del Cerruglio (the "Stronghold of the Cerruglio"), ancient name for the fortress, probably dates back to the XIIIth century AD, although there is no archival document to confirm this date
Path indicated by arrows ORANGEFortress Of Cerruglio - Turchetto - Carbonata - St. Joseph and back in Monaco - total length 11 km approx
At the foot of the hill of Montecarlo, on the road leading to Pescia, rises the ancient Parish Church of San Piero in Campo cited in a ninth-century parchment; the present church ‘dates back to the XII century’, is a genuine example of Romanesque Church with three naves
Montecarlo: fortified medieval village dominating the plain of Lucca.
Set on an isolated hill at 162 above sea level. in the province of Lucca, Montecarlo is located almost halfway between Lucca and Montecatini Terme amd between Florence and Pisa