Guided tours of Lusuolo Castle
The Castle
PLEASE NOTE: Due to changes to the road network, to reach the castle from Mulazzo / Pontremoli / Villafranca, you must pass through the hamlet of Campoli – in the municipality of Mulazzo.
The Museum of Emigration of the People of Tuscany is currently undergoing restoration.
Lusuolo Castle is a military fortification standing on the right bank of the River Magra, controlling not only the river ford but also the Via Francigena, one of the main roads of the early Middle Ages. The castle, which originally belonged to the Malaspina family of Spino Secco, fell into the hands of the Genoese Campofregoso family in 1450, who partially demolished it.
The Marquises Malaspina of Lusuolo, caught up in the rivalries between Florence, Genoa and Milan for control of Lunigiana and also facing uprisings by their subjects, subsequently ceded the fiefdom and the lordship to the Grand Dukes of Tuscany and the Medici family, who rebuilt and enlarged Lusuolo Castle in the early 17th century.
Visit Lusuolo Castle in Mulazzo
Lusuolo Castle in Mulazzo is an ancient manor house in the heart of Lunigiana. It houses the Museum of Emigration of the People of Tuscany. Discover the history of the castle, as well as anecdotes and interesting facts about emigration from Lunigiana, by visiting this majestic Malaspina fortress with our tour guides.
Access to Lusuolo Castle is permitted only via guided tours, which take place every 45 minutes during opening hours.
Organise a tour of Lusuolo Castle and an itinerary through the Castles of Lunigiana with our tour guides.
At Lusuolo Castle, it is also possible to organise workshops and educational activities for students, young people and school groups.
Contact us to find out more; click here for all our educational programmes.
Discover all the historic residences, villas, palaces and castles you can visit with our guides by clicking here.
Openings calendar 2026
Here is the complete calendar for 2025:
How to reach the Castle – PLEASE NOTE – At the moment the road connecting Ponte Magra and the Castle of Lusuolo is closed to traffic. To reach the castle from Mulazzo / Pontremoli / Villafranca you need to cross the village of Campoli – Municipality of Mulazzo.
- From April 4th: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10:15 to 12:30 – Admission and guided tour at 10:15 – 11:00 – 11:45.
- May: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10:15 to 12:30 – Admission and guided tour at 10:15 – 11:00 – 11:45.
- June: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10:15 to 12:30 – Admission and guided tour at 10:15 – 11:00 – 11:45.
- July: from Thursday to Sunday from 10:15 to 12:30 – Admission and guided tour at 10:15 – 11:00 – 11:45. On Saturday and Sunday also from 16:00 to 18:30 – Admission and guided tour at 4 pm – 4.45 pm – 5.30 pm.
- August: from 1 to 31 August, Thursdays and Fridays from 10.15 am to 12.30 pm – Admission and guided tour at 10.15 am, 11 am and 11.45 am; Saturdays and Sundays from 10.15 am to 12.30 pm – Admission and guided tour at 10.15 am – 11 am – 11.45 am and from 4 pm to 6.30 pm – Admission and guided tour at 4 pm – 4.45 pm – 5.30 pm.
- September: Saturday and Sunday from 10:15 to 12:30 – Admission and guided tour at 10:15 – 11:00 – 11:45.
- October: Saturday and Sunday from 10:15 to 12:30 – Admission and guided tour at 10:15 – 11:00 – 11:45.
- November: Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November from 10:15 to 12:30 – Admission and guided tour at 10:15 – 11:00 – 11:45.
