Marliana
In the Middle Ages Marliana, Montagnana, Momigno, Casore del Monte and Serra formed a group of fortified castles on the territory between the plains and the Apennine mountains. Marliana overlooks the hills between the river valleys of the Vincio and the Nievole, and is surrounded by dense chestnut woods. The existence of the old castle was recorded in the 12th century and it was destroyed in 1177 during war with Montecatim, to be rebuilt a few years later. The village played a leading role in the struggles between Pistoia and Lucca and enjoyed a long period of peace under Florentine rule. The residential area has maintained its attractive urban plan around the church of San Niccolo, recorded from