Barga
A medieval hill town in the Serchio valley of Tuscany, Barga holds an unusual concentration of historic churches for its size, a small central core with cafés and restaurants, and scenic views over the surrounding valley. Listed among Italy's most beautiful villages and a member of the Cittaslow slow-city network, it has been officially designated a città since 1933.
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- Population3,255
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 9.8 km6.1 mi
Nearest airports
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Barga: quick answers
Where is Barga?
Barga is in Lucca, Italy, about 26 km16 miles in a straight line from the city of Lucca.
How do you get to Barga?
The nearest airport is Pisa (PSA), about 1 hr 14 min away by road. The nearest train station is Ghivizzano-Coreglia, about 15 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Barga?
The warmest month is August, averaging 20°C68°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C37°F. The wettest month is November, with about 171 mm6.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Barga?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 11 restaurants, 3 cafés and 10 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Barga?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Fosdinovo, Fivizzano and Pontremoli. Barga is listed among the day trips from Florence.