The town of Pescaglia is in the province of Lucca at 504 m. of altitude and it has a population of about 3500 inhabitants. Its territory lies near the east side of the Apuan Alps and, therefore, it is rich in landscapes and a nature to be explored. There are also historical architectures and cultural centres.

The parish of San Giovanni Battista can be admired in Pescaglia. Instead, in the surroundings, it is possible to visit the Teatrino of Vetriano, namely the smallest theatre in the world, and the Museum of Puccini, dedicated to the famous composer, that is inside the residence belonging to this family of musicians.
The origin of this town dates to the IX century, the period of transition between the great Barbarian invasions and the growth of power of Lucca. The Lombard dynasty of the Soffredinghi dominated the area of Pescaglia until the second half of the XIII century.
In 1272, the town entered the dominions of Lucca under the potentate of the Antelminelli and it went within the jurisdiction of the Vicariate of Coreglia, where it remained until the end of the XVI century.
In effect, in 1602, Pescaglia became the chief town of a new vicariate that lasted until the end of the XVIII century under the control of Lucca. In 1796, the Napoleonic troops invaded Tuscany and, later, the ephemeral Kingdom of Etruria was born but it decayed in 1814 after Napoleon's defeat in Waterloo, followed by the Restoration. During this short period, Pescaglia was called Cantone and its territory was reduced to the advantage of Camaiore (1806).
In 1802, Pescaglia stopped being a chief town and it entered the city of Lucca. Other parts of the town were suppressed and joined the towns of Borgo a Mozzano and of Camaiore. Nevertheless, in 1837, Pescaglia recovered its autonomy as a town as well as part of its hamlets. The inhabitants of Pescaglia distinguished themselves during the Second World War for their activity as Partisans, for they freed many inhabitants of Camaiore that the Nazi-Fascists had made prisoners during their occupation.