Santo Stefano di Magra

Few towns in Liguria have a history as closely tied to the Via Francigena as Santo Stefano di Magra. Set in the lower Val di Magra, it occupies an inland corridor between Liguria and Tuscany, shaped by the course of the Magra River. This was a practical route for pilgrims and travellers moving between northern Italy and Rome, and the town retains the character of a settled valley community rather than a coastal resort. Its municipal territory includes the historic hillside settlement of Ponzano, while the nearby Apuan Alps rise beyond the valley. Trace Santo Stefano di Magra’s place in the wider Val di Magra by browsing webcams across eastern Liguria.

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