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Fortezza delle Verrucole
approx. 2.5 km
An Este fortress on a basalt hill at San Romano in Garfagnana. Its present Renaissance form dates from the 15th and 16th centuries, and after restoration it is open to visitors.
Rocca di Camporgiano: sleep in a fortress in the Garfagnana, Tuscany
The Rocca di Camporgiano, also known as the Rocca Estense, is a medieval fortress in Camporgiano, a village of the Garfagnana in the Tuscan province of Lucca. The Este built it to guard the road through the upper Serchio valley, and today Expedia lists a small guest house, “La Rocca di Camporgiano Maison du Charme”, at the fortress address. It is a stay for those who want mountains, history and quiet.
At a glance
- Location
- Camporgiano, Garfagnana (province of Lucca, Tuscany, Italy), in the mountains of the upper Serchio valley, about 37 km from Lucca as the crow flies
- Accommodation
- Guest house (“maison du charme”) at the Rocca estense, a medieval fortress; Expedia classes it as a castle
- Highlights
- Outdoor pool, whirlpool, terrace and garden, restaurant, bar and lounge, fireplace in the lobby, ropes course, free Wi-Fi, free parking
- Guest rating
- 10/10 from 4 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in 3 pm to 7.30 pm (late check-in possible at certain times) · check-out by 10.30 am
- Good to know
- No pets · no lift · non-smoking · breakfast buffet and host-cooked dinner at extra cost
Staying overnight at the Rocca di Camporgiano
Staying at the Rocca di Camporgiano means sleeping in the shadow of a medieval Este fortress in the green heart of the Garfagnana. The listing, “La Rocca di Camporgiano Maison du Charme”, is a small guest house rather than a large hotel, and Expedia’s coordinates place it on the site of the fortress, although the listing does not say which parts of the building are used for guests.
According to Expedia, all rooms have free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating with climate control, a safe, bed linen, and a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries. Free mineral water and a champagne service are also mentioned, and some bathrooms show marble finishes and a freestanding bath.
The property has an outdoor pool, a whirlpool, a terrace and a garden with outdoor furniture, a common living room and a fireplace in the lobby. There is a restaurant and a bar and lounge; a dinner cooked by the host is available at extra cost with a reservation, and a breakfast buffet is served daily from 8 to 10 am for an extra charge.
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The history of the Rocca di Camporgiano
- Este period – The Este, rulers of the Garfagnana, build the rocca to defend the route along the upper Serchio valley, working together with the nearby Verrucole fortress.
- Romanesque era – Inside the walls stood the old Romanesque church of San Sisto, of which the base of the bell tower survives.
- 1920 – The earthquake that shook the Garfagnana and Lunigiana severely damages the fortress.
- 2010 – A study of the fortress’s wall structures and ceramic finds is published.
- Today – The rocca houses the Civica Raccolta di Ceramiche Rinascimentali, a civic collection of Renaissance ceramics.
The rocca has an irregular quadrangular plan, and its defensive wall consists of two towers. Wikipedia’s Italian article does not give exact building dates, so the Este origin and the fortress’s role beside the Verrucole are the main facts known from it.
Camporgiano itself lies on the Via del Volto Santo, a pilgrim route, and its coat of arms shows a golden tower on a hill, recalling the fortress tower that once housed the local magistrate.
Facilities and services at the Rocca di Camporgiano
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); features can vary from room to room.
Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
- Air conditioning and heating with climate control
- Safe
- Bed linen provided
- Private bathroom with shower and bidet
- Hairdryer, soap, shampoo and toilet paper
- Free mineral water
- Champagne service
- Daily housekeeping
Food & drink
- Restaurant
- Bar and lounge
- Breakfast buffet daily, 8–10 am (extra charge)
- Dinner cooked by the host (extra charge, reservation required)
Pool & outdoors
- Outdoor pool
- Whirlpool
- Terrace and garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Ropes course
- 9-hole golf course nearby
- Mountain setting
Services
- Free uncovered parking on site (limited spaces) and free parking 80 m away
- Reception staffed at certain times
- Common living room and TV in common areas
- Fireplace in the lobby
- Guidebooks
- Cot (extra charge) and travel cot
- Non-smoking property, no lift
Where the Rocca di Camporgiano stands: the Garfagnana in Tuscany
Camporgiano is a village of just under 2,000 inhabitants in the Garfagnana, the upper Serchio valley of the province of Lucca, between the Apuan Alps and the main ridge of the northern Apennines. The regional road 445 passes through it, and its railway stop on the Lucca–Aulla line is a 7-minute walk from the property, according to Expedia.
Nearby, the Fortezza delle Verrucole and the Selva del Buffardello adventure park are just a few kilometres away, with Lake Vagli, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana and its Rocca Ariostesca within about 7 km. Expedia also lists the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines National Park and the sanctuary of San Pellegrino in Alpe within roughly 25 km. Lucca, with its Renaissance walls, is about 37 km away.
Distances (as the crow flies from the Rocca di Camporgiano)
| Camporgiano (village centre) | approx. 300 m |
| San Romano in Garfagnana | approx. 1.5 km |
| Fortezza delle Verrucole | approx. 2.5 km |
| Lake Vagli | approx. 5 km |
| Castelnuovo di Garfagnana | approx. 7 km |
| Rocca Ariostesca | approx. 8 km |
| Apuan Alps | approx. 10 km |
| Eremo di Calomini | approx. 13 km |
| Lucca | approx. 38 km |
Distances are calculated as the crow flies; the walking time to the station comes from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around the Rocca di Camporgiano
Lake Vagli
approx. 5 km
An artificial lake in the Apuan Alps, formed in 1947 by damming the Edron stream. It drowned the 13th-century village of Fabbriche di Careggine, which reappears when the reservoir is drained.
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
approx. 7 km
The main town of the Garfagnana, where the Serchio meets the Turrite Secca. Its Rocca Ariostesca, named after the poet Ariosto, Este governor from 1522 to 1525, dominates the central square.
Apuan Alps
approx. 10 km
A mountain range of northern Tuscany between the valleys of the Serchio and the Magra, about 55 km long. Its name comes from the Apuani Ligures, who lived here in antiquity.
Eremo di Calomini
approx. 13 km
A rock hermitage and sanctuary at Fabbriche di Vergemoli, with hermit origins in the 12th–13th century. Its buildings are carved into or set against the cliff; the church is Baroque.
Lucca
approx. 38 km
A Tuscan city known for its almost intact Renaissance walls and well-preserved historic centre, which includes the Piazza dell’Anfiteatro. The province’s main city and a classic day trip.
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Who is the Rocca di Camporgiano for?
Couples
A small “maison du charme” with a pool, whirlpool, terrace and a fireplace in the lobby: a quiet setting for a romantic stay in the hills.
Active travellers
A ropes course, the Selva del Buffardello adventure park, a 9-hole golf course nearby and the mountains of the Garfagnana on the doorstep.
Fortress and history fans
The Este fortresses of Camporgiano, Verrucole and Castelnuovo di Garfagnana can be visited within a few kilometres of each other.
Families
The listing mentions a cot (extra charge), a travel cot, a pool and a ropes course; no pets are allowed.
Good to know before booking the Rocca di Camporgiano
- Check-in is from 3 pm to 7.30 pm; late check-in is possible at certain times, to be agreed with the property. Check-out is by 10.30 am.
- Pets are not allowed.
- The reception is staffed at certain times only, so tell the property your arrival time in advance.
- A breakfast buffet (8–10 am) and a dinner cooked by the host (reservation required) are available at an extra charge.
- Parking is free and uncovered on site, with limited spaces, plus free parking 80 m away.
- There is no lift. The property is non-smoking.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at the Rocca di Camporgiano?
Yes. Expedia lists “La Rocca di Camporgiano Maison du Charme”, a guest house that it classes as a castle, at the address of the Este fortress in Camporgiano.
Does the Rocca di Camporgiano have a pool?
Yes, according to Expedia the property has an outdoor pool, and a whirlpool is also mentioned.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3 pm to 7.30 pm, with late check-in possible at certain times. Check-out is at 10.30 am.
Is there parking?
Yes, free uncovered parking is available on site with limited spaces, and there is free parking 80 m away.
Are breakfast and dinner available?
A breakfast buffet is served daily from 8 to 10 am, and a dinner cooked by the host is available with a reservation; both cost extra.
Room photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Rocca di Camporgiano listing on Expedia.
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