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Viale Michelangelo Buonarroti 155
55049 Viareggio (LU) – ITALY
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Viareggio and Tuscany
Viareggio: where there’s sea on one side and the white peaks of the Apuan Alps on the other. Has everyone ever seen a classic snapshot of Viareggio?
People strolling through the centre’s narrow streets, having an ice cream in the Pineta (pine forest), taking a trip to the sea in the Darsena quarter or, going even further, heading to the most untouched part of the beach, the Lecciona (which is almost in Torre del Lago), and eating fish in one of the typical seafood trattorias, spending the day enjoying the authentic taste of the sea.
Some History
The most important city in Versilia, created as Lucca’s sea port in 1820, it owes its name to the Via Regia, the road from the Middle Ages where the city started to take shape.
But just a couple of years later, in 1822, Viareggio began to prove its potential as a popular tourist destination, with Napoleon Bonaparte’s sister (better known as Paolina Borghese) deciding to take a holiday here.
Viareggio is an attractive destination not just for seaside tourists, but also for figurative arts’ lovers. The Villa Paolina Civic Museum and the refined art-deco architecture, which characterize many of the city’s villas, are a must-see.
So much to see and do
The boardwalk, a gorgeous avenue along the sea, is the town’s real artistic treasure and showcases some delightful Art Nouveau design. The Villa Argentina and the Caffè Margherita, which has for the most part remained intact since Giacomo Puccini’s frequent visits, are particularly noteworthy examples.
The Maritime Museum in the center is also worth visiting, and offers a fascinating opportunity to discover the life and work of sailors.
The Cittadella del Carnevale (Carnival Citadel) is a large urban park dedicated to the city’s historical event, where papier-mâché masters, the craftsmen from Viareggio, build the carnival’s gigantic floats by hand.