This weekend is the time to be in Fornoli.
Let’s hope the weather is fine.
This weekend in Fornoli
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Paolo’s pasticceria
Catene Cafe has had a transformation. The gelato counter has been replaced by delicious pastries.
The grand opening was this evening and the lovely Paolo was in fine form.
The selection of pastries is excellent and we were able to sample quite a few…and they were just as delicious as they look. The girls were mobbed by people wanting to try things.
Good luck Paolo, I hope your new venture is a huge success.
Blow your horn
…or your shell.
This lovely little fountain is at the Bagni di Lucca railway station at Fornoli. It is no longer working, but it is a reminder of better times at the station.
Tombolata at Fornoli
…something to do this Sunday in Fornoli.
Don’t miss this
On Sunday there will be a great market in Fornoli, at Piazza Aldi Moro, starting at 11.00am.
Don’t miss it!
Giuliana’s new shop
I told you a while ago about a great new accessory shop in La Villa opened by Giuliana. She has now joined with a friend and moved the shop to Fornoli.
The shop now sells clothes and accessories for men and women.
It is a great addition to Fornoli, and La Villa’s loss. Drop in, say hello and take a look at the excellent selection.
La Lanternina in Fornoli
La Lanternina is down a flight of stairs in a side street in Fornoli, so it can be easy to miss.
That would be a mistake. The owner is very friendly and he serves delicious food.
There is a a wood fired pizza oven. I will have to go back to try the pizza…or you could go and report back.
La Lanternina
Via Alcide De Gasperi, 28
Fornoli
0583 87529
Escape
I do feel sorry for cats who are stuck inside all the time. I know it is safer for them and the wildlife, but I see them looking longingly at life outside their little worlds and I want to help them escape.
This handsome fellow was plotting his escape in Fornoli as I walked past.
Ponte delle Catene, Fornoli
The beautiful Ponte delle Catene in Fornoli was commissioned by the Duke of Lucca, Charles Louis de Bourbon, to replace an earlier bridge (built in the 1300s) which was washed away in a flood in 1836.
The chain suspension bridge crosses the Lima River from Fornoli to the little piazza in Chifenti. It is now a pedestrian bridge.
Architect Lorenzo Nottolini was sent to England to study suspension bridges there. The bridge was begun in 1844 and completed in 1860, making it one of the first suspension bridges in Italy.
The road section of the bridge was destroyed in WWII and was rebuilt in 1950.
It looks very majestic, especially in the early evening light.
The views from the bridge are spectacular.
…looking up river towards Ponte a Serraglio.
…looking down river towards Borgo a Mozzano.
To see another wonderful Lorenzo Nottolini structure click here.
While you are there admiring the bridge, call in for a coffee at Cafe Catene and say hello to Paolo.
Paolo’s gelato
It is no secret that I am a big fan of Paolo Citti. I am delighted that he has opened a new bar and cafe in Fornoli. I am even more pleased that his gelato making is fully operational.
Now the biggest problem is which flavour to have.
I find it difficult to go past nocciola and pistachio, but I was also tempted by chocolate and coconut…life can be molto difficile sometimes.
Say hello to lovely Paolo at Catene Cafe in Fornoli for me next time you go.
Bella Bagni di Lucca 