Alimentari Poli Roberto

Northwestern Tuscany


Across from the old city gate, sacks of beans, chickpeas, walnuts and porcini sit outside this grocer's shop – the chestnut beer, beer made from locally grown farro (spelt), farro-encrusted pecorino (sheep's milk cheese) and honey are prerequisites for any respectable Garfagnana picnic, as is castagnaccio (chestnut cake) and biroldo (a type of pork salami spiced with wild fennel).


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Northwestern Tuscany attractions

2. Duomo di San Cristoforo

4.46 MILES

It's a stiff hike up to Barga's imposing cathedral, completed in 1595 and proffering fantastic views from its hilltop position.

3. Grotta del Vento

5.92 MILES

This cave, 9km west of the SS445 along a very narrow road, showcases a world of underground abysses, lakes and caverns. April to October, choose between…

4. Museo Etnografico

6.46 MILES

Visit this lovely ethnographic museum, in San Pellegrino's former hospital, to learn just how little traditional mountain life has changed over the…

6. Via della Rocca

13.79 MILES

Next to Chiesa di Sant'Agostino, a steep path known as Via della Rocca leads up to the remnants of Pietrasanta's ancient fortifications. The crenellated…

7. Chiesa di Sant'Agostino

13.81 MILES

The far end of Piazza del Duomo is dominated by the 13th-century stone hulk of this deconsecrated church. Once dedicated to St Augustine, today the…

8. Museo dei Bozzetti

13.83 MILES

Inside the convent adjoining Chiesa di Sant'Agostino, this small museum explores the evolution of modern sculpture through 700-odd bozzetti (maquettes or…