{"id":1861,"date":"2020-02-05T22:04:37","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T21:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/?p=1861"},"modified":"2020-02-05T23:59:10","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T22:59:10","slug":"the-aghinolfi-castle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/the-aghinolfi-castle\/?lang=en","title":{"rendered":"The Aghinolfi Castle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"span3\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/logo13-aghinolfi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/logo13-aghinolfi.jpg 202w, https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/logo13-aghinolfi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/logo13-aghinolfi-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span9\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=44.008651,10.167909&amp;num=1&amp;t=p&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=44.008497,10.168447&amp;spn=0.015433,0.034246&amp;z=14&amp;output=embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<small><\/small><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"toggle style4\"><div class=\"toggle-title \"><div class=\"status-icon fright\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><\/div><span><i class='icon fa fa-map-marker'><\/i> Address<\/span><\/div><div class=\"toggle-inner\">Via Palatina, Montignoso<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"toggle style4\"><div class=\"toggle-title \"><div class=\"status-icon fright\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><\/div><span><i class='icon fa fa-mobile'><\/i> Contacts<\/span><\/div><div class=\"toggle-inner\">tel. +390585816524<br \/>\nEmail: info@istitutovalorizzazionecastelli.it<br \/>\nSito:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.castelloaghinolfi.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> www.castelloaghinolfi.it<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"toggle style4\"><div class=\"toggle-title \"><div class=\"status-icon fright\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><\/div><span><i class='icon fa fa-clock-o'><\/i> Opening hours<\/span><\/div><div class=\"toggle-inner\">Please see<a href=\"https:\/\/www.istitutovalorizzazionecastelli.it\/castelloaghinolfi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> castelloaghinolfi.it<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"toggle style4\"><div class=\"toggle-title \"><div class=\"status-icon fright\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><\/div><span><i class='icon fa fa-info'><\/i> Note:<\/span><\/div><div class=\"toggle-inner\">\nGPS coordinates +44\u00b0 0' 30.95\", +10\u00b0 10' 1.31\" UTM: 44.008597, 10.167031<br \/>\nBy car<br \/>\nFrom the Massa motorway exit follow the directions to the city centre. At the cross-light turn right onto SS1 Aurelia. Upon reaching Montignoso, turn left and then right after little more than a km, following the directions to the castle.<br \/>\nBy bus<br \/>\nExiting the A12 motorway in Versilia turn right, then, after the cross-light, turn right again at the roundabout leading to Via \u201cAlpi Apuane\u201d. After around 3 kms, past a CAVALCAVIA, turn left at the cross-light for the location Ripa and continue uphill along this road for around 5 kms. Park near the gate that features directions for the castle footpath.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<span class='dropcap dropcap-square'>T<\/span>he castle\u2019s current appearance is the result of an array of renovation works that modified its structure throughout the centuries. Historically, the complex had great strategic importance due to its vicinity to the sea, allowing control of the entire coast line from the Gulf of La Spezia to Livorno and command of the underlying Via Francigena.<\/p>\n<p>During the Middle Ages, the Aghinolfi castle was an object of contention, leading to century-long battles involving the communities of Lucca and Pisa, the bishops of Luni, the Malaspina family and their relatives, the Massa Marquises. Written accounts testify to the fortress\u2019 existence during early medieval times: a parchment dated 753 \u2013 authentic in its contents though a replica of the original document \u2013 mentions an olive grove located near the \u201ccastellum Aginulfi\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Surrounded by a wide perimeter of defensive walls built after the Middle Ages, the fortress presents a complex internal structure made up by a residential area, the ancient hamlet, and the more specifically defensive portion comprising the keep. A glass floor-panel within the imposing octagonal keep reveals evidence of the various stages of the castle\u2019s construction, including the foundations of an ancient tower dating back to the 8th-9yh centuries. The most important artefacts recovered on the site are on display for the public\u2019s benefit, each positioned upon the corresponding archaeological stratum. Outside, the walled perimeter surrounds an archaeological park where the relics of structures once used as shelters by the population can still be seen. Many educational activities are available to learn more about the Museum and the area\u2019s history, targeting both local and visiting school-groups as well as independent groups and families. Exhibitions, concerts, food and wine-themed events and other varying activities are also frequently organised and promoted on the museum\u2019s website, www.istitutovalorizzazionecastelli.it. A refreshment area is also open during the spring and summer months, offering samples of local foods and products.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hr dashed_light\" style=\"margin:15px 0px !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<div class='video-embed'><div><iframe src='\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QXz3BkLWhIQ?HD=1;rel=0;showinfo=0' width='500' height='300' class='iframe'><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"hr dashed_light\" style=\"margin:15px 0px !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\"><div class=\"span4\"><div class=\"blog-item\"><figure class=\"thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/logo-reloaded43-470x240.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"blog-item-description\"><h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/musei-in-valigia-reloaded-edition-il-gioco-del-sistema-museale-e-finalmente-in-versione-web\/\" title=\"Musei in valigia reloaded edition: il gioco del Sistema Museale \u00e8 finalmente in versione web!\">Musei in valigia reloaded edition: il gioco del Sistema Museale \u00e8 finalmente in versione web!<\/a><\/h6><div class=\"date\"><span>Febbraio 9, 2022<\/span><\/div><div class=\"blog-item-excerpt\"><p>NOVIT\u00c0! Da oggi sar\u00e0 possibile viaggiare virtualmente alla scoperta dei musei di Terre dei Malaspina e delle Statue Stele accompagnati da guide speciali che ci affiancheranno nella risoluzione di quiz e giochi.<\/p>\n<p>Non solo la versione on line del gioco distribuito. <a class=\"more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/musei-in-valigia-reloaded-edition-il-gioco-del-sistema-museale-e-finalmente-in-versione-web\/\">continua a leggere...<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"span4\"><div class=\"blog-item\"><figure class=\"thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/greenloc-01-470x240.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"blog-item-description\"><h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/accesso-mediante-green-pass\/\" title=\"Accesso mediante Green-Pass\">Accesso mediante Green-Pass<\/a><\/h6><div class=\"date\"><span>Agosto 4, 2021<\/span><\/div><div class=\"blog-item-excerpt\"><p>Si avvisano i gentili visitatori che l'accesso alle strutture gestite dall'Istituto \u00e8 consentito previa esibizione della Certificazione verde COVID-19 (EU digital COVID certificate detto anche GREEN PASS) corredato da regolare documento di identit\u00e0 in corso di validit\u00e0.<\/p>\n<p>Il certificato sar\u00e0 comprovato. <a class=\"more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/accesso-mediante-green-pass\/\">continua a leggere...<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"span4\"><div class=\"blog-item\"><figure class=\"thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fotaghinolfi-10-470x240.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"blog-item-description\"><h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/il-castello-aghinolfi-aperto-da-venerdi\/\" title=\"Il Castello Aghinolfi aperto da venerd\u00ec\">Il Castello Aghinolfi aperto da venerd\u00ec<\/a><\/h6><div class=\"date\"><span>Luglio 13, 2021<\/span><\/div><div class=\"blog-item-excerpt\"><p>Il Castello Aghinolfi di Montignoso sar\u00e0 aperto tutti i giorni da venerd\u00ec 16 luglio fino a domenica 19 settebre con il nuovo orario seguente:<\/p>\n<p>dalle 10:00 alle 12:30 e dalle 16:30 alle 20:00<\/p>\n<p>L'ingresso \u00e8 a pagamento mediante la seguente bigliettazione:<\/p>\n<p>INTERO \u20ac5,00<\/p>\n<p>RIDOTTO. <a class=\"more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/il-castello-aghinolfi-aperto-da-venerdi\/\">continua a leggere...<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Il Castello Aghinolfi di Montignoso sar\u00e0 aperto tutti i giorni<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":764,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[66],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1861"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1861"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1861\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1864,"href":"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1861\/revisions\/1864"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/764"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1861"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1861"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.museimassacarrara.it\/musk1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1861"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}