Licciana Nardi
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| Comune di Licciana Nardi | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Massa-Carrara (MS) |
| Elevation | 210 m (689 ft) |
| Area | 55 km² (21 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 31-05-2007 (source Istat)) | |
| - Total | 4,977 |
| - Density | 90/km² (233/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Liccianesi |
| Dialing code | 0187 |
| Postal code | 54016 |
| Frazioni | Monti, Amola, Apella, Bastia, Cisigliana, Costamala, Panicale, Paretola, Pontebosio, Tavernelle, Taponecco, Terrarossa, Varano, Villa. |
| Patron | Saint James the Greater |
| - Day | 25 July |
| Website: http://www.comunelicciananardi.ms.it/ | |
Licciana Nardi is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Massa-Carrara in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 110 km northwest of Florence and about 25 km northwest of Massa.
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[edit] Geography
The town lies in the Lunigiana region on the border between Tuscany and Liguria, with the Apennine Alps as a backdrop. It is only a few kilometres from Massa and La Spezia and near famous tourist spots as Lerici, Portovenere and the Cinque Terre.
Licciana Nardi borders the following municipalities: Aulla, Bagnone, Comano, Fivizzano, Monchio delle Corti, Podenzana, Tresana, Villafranca in Lunigiana.
[edit] History
In 1933, Licciana was surnamed Nardi in honor of Italian patriot Anacarsi Nardi (1800-1844).
[edit] Villages
Tavenelle is a small village in the hills of the Lunigiana, at 450 metres (1,500 ft) above sea level. It has a medieval centre with a restaurant, bar, and campsite.
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