Coreglia Antelminelli is one of the most beautiful communes in the Luca Province of Italy. Located in the close proximity of Florence and Luca Cities, this tiny but pretty destination is an attraction for every tourist visiting the Tuscany region. The picturesque surroundings, rolling mountains, medieval architecture not only add charm to Coreglia Antelminelli, but also attract visitors across the globe.
Picturesque Coreglia Antelminelli
The picturesque township of Coreglia Antelminelli is located 595 meters above sea level. Located in the proximity of the provincial capital Lucca, Coreglia Antelminelli is set in the lap of the Appennins mountain range. Once an outpost of Lucca Republic, this fortress village was a township in the second half of the 14th century. The art of the plaster was first invented in this small village. Coreglia Antelminelli houses many remarkable monuments, such as the ancient protoromanesque church of St. Martino, the Romanesque church of St. Michele with the big bell tower, and numerous works of sculpture dating back to the 14th century. The ancient fortress, inside galleries in the fort, the gates, the walls of medieval age (northern side) and renaissance age (southern side), etc. bear the excellent military architecture of Coreglia Antelminelli.