Visit the Brunella Fortress
Brunella Fortress in Aulla is a military fortification built during the Renaissance period to defend Lunigiana area.
A Renaissance imposing stronghold near the confluence of the River Magra and the Aulella stream, it dominates Aulla historic centre and houses the Museum of Natural History of Lunigiana.
It is in a dominant position, on a high rocky spur, once it controlled all the main roads and Apennine passes. Its origins are still mysterious: among its clients there are famous people of the time, as Adamo Centurione and Giovanni dale Bande Nere. At the beginning of 20th century, the Fortress was restored by the English family Waterfield and it became a luxurious residence. In 1977 it was bought by the Italian government and it became the seat of Natural History Museum of Lunigiana.
The Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum of Lunigiana is in the Fortress, there are four exhibition rooms about naturalistic aspects of Magra river basin; valley floor, hilly, mountain and sub-mountain landscape.
A guided tour with information panels and findings allows to know a land which is rich in biodiversity.
Openings 2026
Here are the opening dates of the Brunella Fortress, a castle located in Aulla, in the Lunigiana area of Tuscany.
During all opening days, guided tours are offered, led by the staff of Sigeric – experts in Tourism in Tuscany and Lunigiana.
The tours last approximately 45 minutes, starting from the entrance.
While waiting for the guided tours to begin, the main entrance gate will remain closed.
DECEMBER 2025
Saturday and Sunday afternoons | Guided tours at 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
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JANUARY 2026
Tuesday afternoon, January 6 | Guided tours at 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
FEBRUARY 2026
Sunday afternoon, February 15 | Guided tours at 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
MARCH 2026
Saturday and Sunday afternoons | Guided tours at 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
APRIL 2026
Saturday and Sunday afternoons | Guided tours at 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Special opening on Monday, April 6 | Guided tours at 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
MAY 2026
Saturday and Sunday afternoons | Guided tours at 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Special opening on Friday, May 1 | Guided tours at 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
JUNE 2026
Saturday and Sunday | Guided tours at 10:00 am – 10:45 am – 11:30 am | 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm
JULY 2026
Every day | Guided tours at 10:00 am – 10:45 am – 11:30 am | 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm
AUGUST 2026
Every day | Guided tours at 10:00 am – 10:45 am – 11:30 am | 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm
SEPTEMBER 2026
Saturday and Sunday | Guided tours at 10:00 am – 10:45 am – 11:30 am | 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm
OCTOBER 2026
Saturday and Sunday afternoons | Guided tours at 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
NOVEMBER 2026
Tuesday afternoon, November 15 | Guided tours at 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
DECEMBER 2026
Saturday and Sunday afternoons | Guided tours at 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
Special opening on Tuesday, December 8 | Guided tours at 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
