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Versilia Coast Hotel Villas,Sea Coast Versilia,Tuscany,Italy is without doubt one of the localities best known in Italy and abroad. It's fame derives from a rare combination of factors that together constitute the ideai situation for all types of touristic desires.
Versilia countryside offers the widest variety possible,
twenty kilometers of beaches with hundreds of bathing establishments equipped with service and facilities, nature parks and pine woods, a splendid lake and countryside.
Dominating together with this scenic beauty is the massive barrier of tha Apuane alps rich in marble and a mecca for alpine excursions.
Sporting activities have here the perfect situation. Sailing and wind-surfing are amply practiced with available professional instruction by specialized schools. Tennis, jogging, horse riding, skating, cycling and climbing to satisfy all tastes.
Versilia is also highly suited for those seeking tourist ports, well equipped and with servicing by some of the most important yacht builders of the Tyrrhenian littoral. Here you will find prestigious yachts and boats from all over the world.
With its more than 600 hotels ranging from 1-5 stars, hundreds of restaurants offering the best classical traditions of Tuscan gastronomy, Versilia is decisively complete from every 'point of view combining with its nautical facilities, bathing, culture and naturism.
Versilia Coast Tuscany
Versilia: kilometres and kilometres of fine sandy beaches between the Magra River and the Serchio River, drenched by a joyous blue sea and large stretches of shady green pine groves.
Outlining the scenery are the Apuan Alps, rugged wild mountains, white for their famous deposits of marble. Inland are ancient medieval hamlets, castles and fortified fortresses, the remains of the Roman city Luni, where the name Lunigiana comes from, and the charming Lake of Massaciuccoli, homeland of Giacomo Puccini.
A holiday in Versilia has long been considered a high society holiday par excellence. The celebrated nightclubs, the discotheques, the local restaurants open until sunrise, the luxurious shops, the shows with internationally famous singers and artists at Bussola Domani and Oliviero.
Extremely equipped bathing facilities, numerous tennis courts hidden amidst the greenery, horse-riding schools, water skiing, windsurfing, and bicycle riding.
Among the cities, the elegant Forte dei Marmi, Pietrasanta, seat of artists’ studios of international fame, Viareggio and its Carnival.
A holiday in Versilia is a holiday by the sea, a holiday full of sunshine, relaxation, amusements and culture. To spend a holiday in complete freedom, why not rent a house by the sea, a villa with swimming pool, an apartment or a summer residence.
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Versilia can be seen as a long coast, parallel to a wide and wealthy hinterland of contrasting panoramas. Its geographical boundaries are the lake of Massaciuccoli and the mouth of the Cinquale river. Versilia is nowadays well-known for the lovely beaches extending for 20 kilometres in front of the imposing Apuan Alps, world-famous because of their marble quarries. The administrative centre is Camaiore, the other towns are Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi, Massarosa, Pietrasanta, Seravezza, and Stazzema: a stretch of land enclosing both sea and mountains. A few minutes' drive from the coast takes to small villages, rich in history and facing the Versilian coast: each of these picturesque villages, separated by fields, woods or mountains, has its own history, its own peculiar natural and cultural-artistic features, and each deserves a visit in every season of the year. Remains of old buildings, fortresses, small churches with their typical bell-tower stand out in the green countryside of Versilia, and gaze towards the nearby coast which by night, almost by magic, takes on the colours of the lights of the many crowded night-clubs, restaurants with their typical sea and land menus and of the renowned ballrooms, since the Sixties, a mundane label for this lively land.
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A holiday should be high on the list of every culture vulture, food lover and those who consider La Dolce Vita as the way to go. Tuscan holidays should, however, also be very high on the list of walkers and trekkers. Walking holidays in Tuscany have a choice of the Apuane Alps, the Appenines and the rolling Tuscan foothills. We also walk the coastal paths of the Cinqueterre, but still have plenty of time to visit the sights of Florence, Pisa, Barga and Lucca.
Tuscany-Versilia-town:Camaiore is a seaside resort to the vanguard that, for its characteristic particular, places itself between the most characterized tourist localities of Europe.
The immense one runs aground them (4 km), between Navy of Pietrasanta and Viareggio, is lain down sweetly on the sea and is easy raggiungibile: enough to cross a splendid and panoramic walk to sea (Europe tree-lined avenue), rich of garden and flower-beds bloomed, along which numerous bathing establishments are ollowed multicolors, premises publics, small storees, conferring one characteristic particular to the appreciated zone a lot from tourists and bathing.
The Europe tree-lined avenue, equipped moreover of ciclabile track, concurs to enjoy the wonderful sight of the sea.
Lido di Camaiore is characterized from numerous villas dipped in the green, from wide roads public squares and parks publics
Tuscany-versilia town:Forte dei Marmi offers a broad range of attractions for visitors’ free time. Windows-shopping is a favorite pastime of those who don’t want to leave the area: there are elegant shops and boutiques galore, all showing the latest creations of the world’s greatest fashion designer and exceptional accessories and jewelry, or visit the art and antiques galleries.
The famous open-air market in the town center, every Wednesday morning, attracts visitors even from far-off places.
If your preference leans toward moving around and exploring the region, there are organized tours to Tuscany’s most important cities ( Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Arezzo, Siena, etc.)to admire signification historical documents, monuments, and interesting local tradition.
The summer season in loco, in any case, abounds in exhibits of various types, festivals, celebrations, mountain fairs, and sports event.
Tuscany-Versilia-town:Viareggio is the most important bathing resort on the Tuscan coast with a 10 km. long beach and over 100 bathing establishments, offering visitors a wide choice for relaxation and entertainment. The town - home of Lorenzo Viani, the composer Giacomo Puccini and the writer Mario Tobino - is surrounded by the hillside, the Apuan Alps and the lake of Massaciuccoli; it provides a unique ensemble featuring pinewoods, a colourful harbour, shipyards and a 3 km- long promenade with superb shops, cinemas and a theatre; here the Carnival of Viareggio the most famous in Italy.
Until the nineteenth century Viareggio was a small seaman's and fisherman's village. It was born astride the Burlamacca Canal, which runs from the inland area directly to the sea and divides the whole area into two parts with its docks and the port which today enjoys a great deal of commercial, industrial, and tourist activity.
The walk along the jetty is especially beautiful. It runs alongside the Burlamacca Canal and extends out into the open sea for almost a kilometer. The city has two pinewoods. One is located in the urban center and is known by the name of Pineta di Ponente. It has all the characteristics of a public park. The other is called Pineta di Levante. It begins at the docks and extends for 6 kilometers as far as Torre del Lago. It is still in its natural state with luxuriant vegetation and thick undergrowth. The Viale dei Tigli, a magnificent panoramic avenue, crosses it in its entire length.
Viareggio is the capital of the Italian Carnival. The Viareggio Carnival had its beginning at the end of the eneteenth century. lt is now a unique tradition, with its mesked procession that witness the parade of giant paper-marchè.
Tuscany-Versilia town:Pietrasanta historic and artistic capital of Versilia, Pietrasanta remains faithful to its tradition, showing examples of religious, military and civilia architecture. Without any doubt Piazza Duomo is the undiscussed value of the town. Dominated by th "Rocca di Sala" (XIV century, which rises from the homonymous hill with its bastion and embattled walls in a thick olive-grove). Hearth of the historic center, the square is encircled by the San Martino's Cathedral (XIV century) with its red brick belltower, the Sant'Agostino's church (XIV century), the "Torre delle Ore" (Tower of the Hours, XVI), and sober buildings among which the Palazzo Pretorio (XIV century), Palazzo Panichi (or Carli) and the RocchettaArrighina (XIV century) and the Palazzo Moroni (XVI century).The square is moreover embellished by the Fonte del Marzocco (XVI century), the Colonna della Liberta (XVI century) and the monument to Leopoldo II (XIX century). Other important buildings of the historic center are: the San-t'AntonioAbate's church (XIV century) that houses two large frescoes by Fernando Botero, San Francesco's church (XVI century) and the Palazzo della Posta Vecchia (XVI century). The monumental church building of Sant'Agostino's church, with the ancient former monastery ofAugustinian friars is not only the center of important exhibitions, but also an intense activity congress in its Cultural Center "Luigi Russo" that houses the local Library G. Carducci, the Center for Studies of Historic and Contemporary Gardens and the "Museo dei Bozzetti". This very unusual museum means that Pietrasanta has become popular as an international reference point for people interested in sculpturing. The museum, born in 1984, gathers sketches, models and drawings of sculptures carried out by over 250 Italian and foreign artists who did or are still doing their work in one of the many artistic studios in Versilia. Some of the famous artists that we can find in this museum are: Adam, Bloc, Botero, Cascella, Cesar, Consagra, Finotti, Fonseca, Gilardi, Gilioli, Guadagnucci, Ipousteguy, Mitoraj, Murabito, Nivola, Noguci, Penalba, G. Pomodoro, Signori e L.
Tuscany-versilia-town:Seravezza The extraction of marble of different types and qualities is an important activity which began in Roman times and then went on under the rule of Cosimo I de' Medici, up to the present time.
In the town of Seravezza the production of marble is about 1,200,000 tons per year, while at Stazzema it is about 250. Monte Altissimo (1589 mts. a.s.l.), near Seravezza, is well-known for its marble quarries.
In the Cervaiole, Canal Freddone and Tacca Bianca quarries you can see the shelters of the quarrymen and the "vie di Lizza" used to tansport the marble blocks downhill.
At Monte Cavallo, near Azzano, Michelangelo lived between 1518 and 1520. Monte Corchia (1677 mts. a.s.l.) has Dolomit-like towers and marble quarries printed with arabesques.
Marble quarries of the Apuan Alps where exploitation occurs:
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Porto di Viareggio
Viareggio Harbour
Spiaggia della Versilia
Versilia Beach
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is your destination, in the foothills of Apuan Alps, with lovely views of the coast and the sunset right from the house and its terrace. You are not in the middle of nowhere, however! The area is a wonderful blend of tranquility in the villages and hills, and cosmoplitan culture in the valley and coastal towns, all within a short drive. Goats are still being herded high the hills (and their cheese is sold at a premium in the local delicatessens) while Andrea Bocelli is singing Puccini nearby. People have returned to live in the traditional villages, which nestle in the mountains. The area is vibrant.
Lucca, the nearby provincial capital, is a wonderfully preserved mediaeval city, known for its olive oil and wine, produced in the low hills (Colline Lucchesi) in the countryside surrounding the city (APT can help you set up tours). The Italian Riviera nearby has sandy beaches extending for miles, with public beaches and dozens of clubs offering loungers, sun canopies, pools, restaurants and water sports. You'll be close to cultural centers in Pisa, sculpture and art in Pietrasanta, and can drive to Florence in less than 1 hour. And yet you are also within reach of the spectacular Carrara marble quarries, with glistening white marble on the 3000m peaks, visible from the beaches! Souvenir shops near the quarries offer unique marble chess sets, bowls and sculpture. You can hike in the Apuan Alps and see eagles soaring overhead, in wild places less than an hour's drive away. Drive across the Alps into the Garfagnana, and visit the incredible Cave of the Winds at Fornovolasco.
The Tuscan cuisine is marvelous, with hearty pastas, prosciutto, cheeses, grilled meats and game, and the people are unfailingly charming. The Forte dei Marmi market on Wednesdays is the best clothing market in the area, with designer shoes, cashmere, and clothing (and this elegant town has some wonderful clothing and design shops well worth a look). Local outdoor food markets are the best place to get fresh cheeses, barbecued chickens, fresh honey and just-picked local fruit and vegetables.
La Versiliana is the cultural center of the Lido, with theater, ballet and concerts. Local antique markets are held regularly in Lucca and Camaiore. Pietrasanta is nearby, the haunt of famous and aspiring sculptors and established artists (such as Botero). You can sit in the same bar, overlooking the Piazza, where Michelangelo signed contracts, or visit foundries to see bronze sculptures being cast. Outdoor sculptures are frequently shown in the square and in the museum, a converted church. The city of Genoa is about 2 hrs away, with the historic center, harbor and fabulous aquarium. The Cinque Terre towns are waiting to be explored, linked by ferry or train, their beaches and rocky covers with crystal clear waters: an great day trip. Altogether a wonderful place to spend a holiday, just relaxing on the beach or taking day trips, as much or as little activity as you want.
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TOWN OF CAMAIORE VERSILIA
The village of Pedona is located on a hilltop to the south of Camaiore, an ancient Roman town in the valley leading to Lucca. The village, at 300m above sea level, was originally the site of a watchpost and mediaeval castle, long since gone, its stones used to construct the village homes perched along the ridge overlooking the coast, and the mountains to the North. The village is recommended as part of a scenic drive by the Versilia tourist board.
An annual cycle race from Viareggio to Florence passes through every August with huge fanfare, and you can see the action from the terrace.
You can enjoy the Carnival in VIareggio, St Lucia festival in September, Lucca, with crossbow and archery competitions, when the local people dress in traditional costume and appear to have stepped out of renaissance paintings! Rowing competitions are held on the Arno at Pisa. Visit the cathedral in Lucca, and cycle around the walls. Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Florence, and the Cinque Terre towns are an easy day trip. Drive into the Apuan alps and Garfagnana, stopping to see the Devil's Bridge, picnic in sweet chestnut groves in the nature reserves, hike on well marked trails, or try birdwatching and boat trips at Lago di Massacciucoli, Tuscany's second largest lake and also site of Roman baths. A large archaeological site is located at Luni, a short drive to the north, and additional artifacts are on display in the museum at la Spezia nearby. VIsit the pine forests and wildlife reserves on the coast. Puccini's villa is nearby, and the Puccini opera festival is held annually in August. Swimming and water sports are available on the Riviera beaches. Plenty of bars and nightclubs are located along the shore. Lucca, in addition to the attractions of the city, also has some wonderful villas with Italianate gardens well worth the visit. Collodi, the home of Pinnochio's creator, a short drive E from Lucca, has lovely ornate terraced gardens, a castle, and a quirky 60s theme park dedicated to the puppet.If you Dream the best vacation or holiday catch your hotel in Versilia
is without doubt one of the localities best known in Italy and abroad. It's fame derives from a rare combination of factors that together constitute the ideai situation for all types of touristic desires.
Versilia countryside offers the widest variety possible,
twenty kilometers of beaches with hundreds of bathing establishments equipped with service and facilities, nature parks and pine woods, a splendid lake and countryside.
Dominating together with this scenic beauty is the massive barrier of tha Apuane alps rich in marble and a mecca for alpine excursions.
Sporting activities have here the perfect situation. Sailing and wind-surfing are amply practiced with available professional instruction by specialized schools. Tennis, jogging, horse riding, skating, cycling and climbing to satisfy all tastes.
Versilia is also highly suited for those seeking tourist ports, well equipped and with servicing by some of the most important yacht builders of the Tyrrhenian littoral. Here you will find prestigious yachts and boats from all over the world.
With its more than 600 hotels ranging from 1-5 stars, hundreds of restaurants offering the best classical traditions of Tuscan gastronomy, Versilia is decisively complete from every 'point of view combining with its nautical facilities, bathing, culture and naturism.
Versilia Coast Tuscany
Versilia: kilometres and kilometres of fine sandy beaches between the Magra River and the Serchio River, drenched by a joyous blue sea and large stretches of shady green pine groves.
Outlining the scenery are the Apuan Alps, rugged wild mountains, white for their famous deposits of marble. Inland are ancient medieval hamlets, castles and fortified fortresses, the remains of the Roman city Luni, where the name Lunigiana comes from, and the charming Lake of Massaciuccoli, homeland of Giacomo Puccini.
A holiday in Versilia has long been considered a high society holiday par excellence. The celebrated nightclubs, the discotheques, the local restaurants open until sunrise, the luxurious shops, the shows with internationally famous singers and artists at Bussola Domani and Oliviero.
Extremely equipped bathing facilities, numerous tennis courts hidden amidst the greenery, horse-riding schools, water skiing, windsurfing, and bicycle riding.
Among the cities, the elegant Forte dei Marmi, Pietrasanta, seat of artists’ studios of international fame, Viareggio and its Carnival.
A holiday in Versilia is a holiday by the sea, a holiday full of sunshine, relaxation, amusements and culture. To spend a holiday in complete freedom, why not rent a house by the sea, a villa with swimming pool, an apartment or a summer residence.
Description
Hotel or Villas in versilia tuscany
Make Your Holiday in versilia by yourself
Versilia can be seen as a long coast, parallel to a wide and wealthy hinterland of contrasting panoramas. Its geographical boundaries are the lake of Massaciuccoli and the mouth of the Cinquale river. Versilia is nowadays well-known for the lovely beaches extending for 20 kilometres in front of the imposing Apuan Alps, world-famous because of their marble quarries. The administrative centre is Camaiore, the other towns are Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi, Massarosa, Pietrasanta, Seravezza, and Stazzema: a stretch of land enclosing both sea and mountains. A few minutes' drive from the coast takes to small villages, rich in history and facing the Versilian coast: each of these picturesque villages, separated by fields, woods or mountains, has its own history, its own peculiar natural and cultural-artistic features, and each deserves a visit in every season of the year. Remains of old buildings, fortresses, small churches with their typical bell-tower stand out in the green countryside of Versilia, and gaze towards the nearby coast which by night, almost by magic, takes on the colours of the lights of the many crowded night-clubs, restaurants with their typical sea and land menus and of the renowned ballrooms, since the Sixties, a mundane label for this lively land.
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We offer accomodations and a range of organised activities to help you get to know this region better
Hotel of Charme i Pini
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Versilia Hill Area
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A holiday should be high on the list of every culture vulture, food lover and those who consider La Dolce Vita as the way to go. Tuscan holidays should, however, also be very high on the list of walkers and trekkers. Walking holidays in Tuscany have a choice of the Apuane Alps, the Appenines and the rolling Tuscan foothills. We also walk the coastal paths of the Cinqueterre, but still have plenty of time to visit the sights of Florence, Pisa, Barga and Lucca.
Tuscany-Versilia-town:Camaiore is a seaside resort to the vanguard that, for its characteristic particular, places itself between the most characterized tourist localities of Europe.
The immense one runs aground them (4 km), between Navy of Pietrasanta and Viareggio, is lain down sweetly on the sea and is easy raggiungibile: enough to cross a splendid and panoramic walk to sea (Europe tree-lined avenue), rich of garden and flower-beds bloomed, along which numerous bathing establishments are ollowed multicolors, premises publics, small storees, conferring one characteristic particular to the appreciated zone a lot from tourists and bathing.
The Europe tree-lined avenue, equipped moreover of ciclabile track, concurs to enjoy the wonderful sight of the sea.
Lido di Camaiore is characterized from numerous villas dipped in the green, from wide roads public squares and parks publics
Tuscany-versilia town:Forte dei Marmi offers a broad range of attractions for visitors’ free time. Windows-shopping is a favorite pastime of those who don’t want to leave the area: there are elegant shops and boutiques galore, all showing the latest creations of the world’s greatest fashion designer and exceptional accessories and jewelry, or visit the art and antiques galleries.
The famous open-air market in the town center, every Wednesday morning, attracts visitors even from far-off places.
If your preference leans toward moving around and exploring the region, there are organized tours to Tuscany’s most important cities ( Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Arezzo, Siena, etc.)to admire signification historical documents, monuments, and interesting local tradition.
The summer season in loco, in any case, abounds in exhibits of various types, festivals, celebrations, mountain fairs, and sports event.
Tuscany-Versilia-town:Viareggio is the most important bathing resort on the Tuscan coast with a 10 km. long beach and over 100 bathing establishments, offering visitors a wide choice for relaxation and entertainment. The town - home of Lorenzo Viani, the composer Giacomo Puccini and the writer Mario Tobino - is surrounded by the hillside, the Apuan Alps and the lake of Massaciuccoli; it provides a unique ensemble featuring pinewoods, a colourful harbour, shipyards and a 3 km- long promenade with superb shops, cinemas and a theatre; here the Carnival of Viareggio the most famous in Italy.
Until the nineteenth century Viareggio was a small seaman's and fisherman's village. It was born astride the Burlamacca Canal, which runs from the inland area directly to the sea and divides the whole area into two parts with its docks and the port which today enjoys a great deal of commercial, industrial, and tourist activity.
The walk along the jetty is especially beautiful. It runs alongside the Burlamacca Canal and extends out into the open sea for almost a kilometer. The city has two pinewoods. One is located in the urban center and is known by the name of Pineta di Ponente. It has all the characteristics of a public park. The other is called Pineta di Levante. It begins at the docks and extends for 6 kilometers as far as Torre del Lago. It is still in its natural state with luxuriant vegetation and thick undergrowth. The Viale dei Tigli, a magnificent panoramic avenue, crosses it in its entire length.
Viareggio is the capital of the Italian Carnival. The Viareggio Carnival had its beginning at the end of the eneteenth century. lt is now a unique tradition, with its mesked procession that witness the parade of giant paper-marchè.
Tuscany-Versilia town:Pietrasanta historic and artistic capital of Versilia, Pietrasanta remains faithful to its tradition, showing examples of religious, military and civilia architecture. Without any doubt Piazza Duomo is the undiscussed value of the town. Dominated by th "Rocca di Sala" (XIV century, which rises from the homonymous hill with its bastion and embattled walls in a thick olive-grove). Hearth of the historic center, the square is encircled by the San Martino's Cathedral (XIV century) with its red brick belltower, the Sant'Agostino's church (XIV century), the "Torre delle Ore" (Tower of the Hours, XVI), and sober buildings among which the Palazzo Pretorio (XIV century), Palazzo Panichi (or Carli) and the RocchettaArrighina (XIV century) and the Palazzo Moroni (XVI century).The square is moreover embellished by the Fonte del Marzocco (XVI century), the Colonna della Liberta (XVI century) and the monument to Leopoldo II (XIX century). Other important buildings of the historic center are: the San-t'AntonioAbate's church (XIV century) that houses two large frescoes by Fernando Botero, San Francesco's church (XVI century) and the Palazzo della Posta Vecchia (XVI century). The monumental church building of Sant'Agostino's church, with the ancient former monastery ofAugustinian friars is not only the center of important exhibitions, but also an intense activity congress in its Cultural Center "Luigi Russo" that houses the local Library G. Carducci, the Center for Studies of Historic and Contemporary Gardens and the "Museo dei Bozzetti". This very unusual museum means that Pietrasanta has become popular as an international reference point for people interested in sculpturing. The museum, born in 1984, gathers sketches, models and drawings of sculptures carried out by over 250 Italian and foreign artists who did or are still doing their work in one of the many artistic studios in Versilia. Some of the famous artists that we can find in this museum are: Adam, Bloc, Botero, Cascella, Cesar, Consagra, Finotti, Fonseca, Gilardi, Gilioli, Guadagnucci, Ipousteguy, Mitoraj, Murabito, Nivola, Noguci, Penalba, G. Pomodoro, Signori e L.
Tuscany-versilia-town:Seravezza The extraction of marble of different types and qualities is an important activity which began in Roman times and then went on under the rule of Cosimo I de' Medici, up to the present time.
In the town of Seravezza the production of marble is about 1,200,000 tons per year, while at Stazzema it is about 250. Monte Altissimo (1589 mts. a.s.l.), near Seravezza, is well-known for its marble quarries.
In the Cervaiole, Canal Freddone and Tacca Bianca quarries you can see the shelters of the quarrymen and the "vie di Lizza" used to tansport the marble blocks downhill.
At Monte Cavallo, near Azzano, Michelangelo lived between 1518 and 1520. Monte Corchia (1677 mts. a.s.l.) has Dolomit-like towers and marble quarries printed with arabesques.
Marble quarries of the Apuan Alps where exploitation occurs:
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Porto di Viareggio
Viareggio Harbour
Spiaggia della Versilia
Versilia Beach
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THE TUSCANY REGION AND VERSILIA
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is your destination, in the foothills of Apuan Alps, with lovely views of the coast and the sunset right from the house and its terrace. You are not in the middle of nowhere, however! The area is a wonderful blend of tranquility in the villages and hills, and cosmoplitan culture in the valley and coastal towns, all within a short drive. Goats are still being herded high the hills (and their cheese is sold at a premium in the local delicatessens) while Andrea Bocelli is singing Puccini nearby. People have returned to live in the traditional villages, which nestle in the mountains. The area is vibrant.
Lucca, the nearby provincial capital, is a wonderfully preserved mediaeval city, known for its olive oil and wine, produced in the low hills (Colline Lucchesi) in the countryside surrounding the city (APT can help you set up tours). The Italian Riviera nearby has sandy beaches extending for miles, with public beaches and dozens of clubs offering loungers, sun canopies, pools, restaurants and water sports. You'll be close to cultural centers in Pisa, sculpture and art in Pietrasanta, and can drive to Florence in less than 1 hour. And yet you are also within reach of the spectacular Carrara marble quarries, with glistening white marble on the 3000m peaks, visible from the beaches! Souvenir shops near the quarries offer unique marble chess sets, bowls and sculpture. You can hike in the Apuan Alps and see eagles soaring overhead, in wild places less than an hour's drive away. Drive across the Alps into the Garfagnana, and visit the incredible Cave of the Winds at Fornovolasco.
The Tuscan cuisine is marvelous, with hearty pastas, prosciutto, cheeses, grilled meats and game, and the people are unfailingly charming. The Forte dei Marmi market on Wednesdays is the best clothing market in the area, with designer shoes, cashmere, and clothing (and this elegant town has some wonderful clothing and design shops well worth a look). Local outdoor food markets are the best place to get fresh cheeses, barbecued chickens, fresh honey and just-picked local fruit and vegetables.
La Versiliana is the cultural center of the Lido, with theater, ballet and concerts. Local antique markets are held regularly in Lucca and Camaiore. Pietrasanta is nearby, the haunt of famous and aspiring sculptors and established artists (such as Botero). You can sit in the same bar, overlooking the Piazza, where Michelangelo signed contracts, or visit foundries to see bronze sculptures being cast. Outdoor sculptures are frequently shown in the square and in the museum, a converted church. The city of Genoa is about 2 hrs away, with the historic center, harbor and fabulous aquarium. The Cinque Terre towns are waiting to be explored, linked by ferry or train, their beaches and rocky covers with crystal clear waters: an great day trip. Altogether a wonderful place to spend a holiday, just relaxing on the beach or taking day trips, as much or as little activity as you want.
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TOWN OF CAMAIORE VERSILIA
The village of Pedona is located on a hilltop to the south of Camaiore, an ancient Roman town in the valley leading to Lucca. The village, at 300m above sea level, was originally the site of a watchpost and mediaeval castle, long since gone, its stones used to construct the village homes perched along the ridge overlooking the coast, and the mountains to the North. The village is recommended as part of a scenic drive by the Versilia tourist board.
An annual cycle race from Viareggio to Florence passes through every August with huge fanfare, and you can see the action from the terrace.
You can enjoy the Carnival in VIareggio, St Lucia festival in September, Lucca, with crossbow and archery competitions, when the local people dress in traditional costume and appear to have stepped out of renaissance paintings! Rowing competitions are held on the Arno at Pisa. Visit the cathedral in Lucca, and cycle around the walls. Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Florence, and the Cinque Terre towns are an easy day trip. Drive into the Apuan alps and Garfagnana, stopping to see the Devil's Bridge, picnic in sweet chestnut groves in the nature reserves, hike on well marked trails, or try birdwatching and boat trips at Lago di Massacciucoli, Tuscany's second largest lake and also site of Roman baths. A large archaeological site is located at Luni, a short drive to the north, and additional artifacts are on display in the museum at la Spezia nearby. VIsit the pine forests and wildlife reserves on the coast. Puccini's villa is nearby, and the Puccini opera festival is held annually in August. Swimming and water sports are available on the Riviera beaches. Plenty of bars and nightclubs are located along the shore. Lucca, in addition to the attractions of the city, also has some wonderful villas with Italianate gardens well worth the visit. Collodi, the home of Pinnochio's creator, a short drive E from Lucca, has lovely ornate terraced gardens, a castle, and a quirky 60s theme park dedicated to the puppet.If you Dream the best vacation or holiday catch your hotel in Versilia
twenty kilometers of beaches with hundreds of bathing establishments equipped with service and facilities, nature parks and pine woods, a splendid lake and countryside.
Dominating together with this scenic beauty is the massive barrier of tha Apuane alps rich in marble and a mecca for alpine excursions.
Sporting activities have here the perfect situation. Sailing and wind-surfing are amply practiced with available professional instruction by specialized schools. Tennis, jogging, horse riding, skating, cycling and climbing to satisfy all tastes.
Versilia is also highly suited for those seeking tourist ports, well equipped and with servicing by some of the most important yacht builders of the Tyrrhenian littoral. Here you will find prestigious yachts and boats from all over the world.
With its more than 600 hotels ranging from 1-5 stars, hundreds of restaurants offering the best classical traditions of Tuscan gastronomy, Versilia is decisively complete from every 'point of view combining with its nautical facilities, bathing, culture and naturism.
Versilia Coast Tuscany
Versilia: kilometres and kilometres of fine sandy beaches between the Magra River and the Serchio River, drenched by a joyous blue sea and large stretches of shady green pine groves.
Outlining the scenery are the Apuan Alps, rugged wild mountains, white for their famous deposits of marble. Inland are ancient medieval hamlets, castles and fortified fortresses, the remains of the Roman city Luni, where the name Lunigiana comes from, and the charming Lake of Massaciuccoli, homeland of Giacomo Puccini.
A holiday in Versilia has long been considered a high society holiday par excellence. The celebrated nightclubs, the discotheques, the local restaurants open until sunrise, the luxurious shops, the shows with internationally famous singers and artists at Bussola Domani and Oliviero.
Extremely equipped bathing facilities, numerous tennis courts hidden amidst the greenery, horse-riding schools, water skiing, windsurfing, and bicycle riding.
Among the cities, the elegant Forte dei Marmi, Pietrasanta, seat of artists’ studios of international fame, Viareggio and its Carnival.
A holiday in Versilia is a holiday by the sea, a holiday full of sunshine, relaxation, amusements and culture. To spend a holiday in complete freedom, why not rent a house by the sea, a villa with swimming pool, an apartment or a summer residence.
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Versilia can be seen as a long coast, parallel to a wide and wealthy hinterland of contrasting panoramas. Its geographical boundaries are the lake of Massaciuccoli and the mouth of the Cinquale river. Versilia is nowadays well-known for the lovely beaches extending for 20 kilometres in front of the imposing Apuan Alps, world-famous because of their marble quarries. The administrative centre is Camaiore, the other towns are Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi, Massarosa, Pietrasanta, Seravezza, and Stazzema: a stretch of land enclosing both sea and mountains. A few minutes' drive from the coast takes to small villages, rich in history and facing the Versilian coast: each of these picturesque villages, separated by fields, woods or mountains, has its own history, its own peculiar natural and cultural-artistic features, and each deserves a visit in every season of the year. Remains of old buildings, fortresses, small churches with their typical bell-tower stand out in the green countryside of Versilia, and gaze towards the nearby coast which by night, almost by magic, takes on the colours of the lights of the many crowded night-clubs, restaurants with their typical sea and land menus and of the renowned ballrooms, since the Sixties, a mundane label for this lively land.
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A holiday should be high on the list of every culture vulture, food lover and those who consider La Dolce Vita as the way to go. Tuscan holidays should, however, also be very high on the list of walkers and trekkers. Walking holidays in Tuscany have a choice of the Apuane Alps, the Appenines and the rolling Tuscan foothills. We also walk the coastal paths of the Cinqueterre, but still have plenty of time to visit the sights of Florence, Pisa, Barga and Lucca.
Tuscany-Versilia-town:Camaiore is a seaside resort to the vanguard that, for its characteristic particular, places itself between the most characterized tourist localities of Europe.
The immense one runs aground them (4 km), between Navy of Pietrasanta and Viareggio, is lain down sweetly on the sea and is easy raggiungibile: enough to cross a splendid and panoramic walk to sea (Europe tree-lined avenue), rich of garden and flower-beds bloomed, along which numerous bathing establishments are ollowed multicolors, premises publics, small storees, conferring one characteristic particular to the appreciated zone a lot from tourists and bathing.
The Europe tree-lined avenue, equipped moreover of ciclabile track, concurs to enjoy the wonderful sight of the sea.
Lido di Camaiore is characterized from numerous villas dipped in the green, from wide roads public squares and parks publics
Tuscany-versilia town:Forte dei Marmi offers a broad range of attractions for visitors’ free time. Windows-shopping is a favorite pastime of those who don’t want to leave the area: there are elegant shops and boutiques galore, all showing the latest creations of the world’s greatest fashion designer and exceptional accessories and jewelry, or visit the art and antiques galleries.
The famous open-air market in the town center, every Wednesday morning, attracts visitors even from far-off places.
If your preference leans toward moving around and exploring the region, there are organized tours to Tuscany’s most important cities ( Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Arezzo, Siena, etc.)to admire signification historical documents, monuments, and interesting local tradition.
The summer season in loco, in any case, abounds in exhibits of various types, festivals, celebrations, mountain fairs, and sports event.
Tuscany-Versilia-town:Viareggio is the most important bathing resort on the Tuscan coast with a 10 km. long beach and over 100 bathing establishments, offering visitors a wide choice for relaxation and entertainment. The town - home of Lorenzo Viani, the composer Giacomo Puccini and the writer Mario Tobino - is surrounded by the hillside, the Apuan Alps and the lake of Massaciuccoli; it provides a unique ensemble featuring pinewoods, a colourful harbour, shipyards and a 3 km- long promenade with superb shops, cinemas and a theatre; here the Carnival of Viareggio the most famous in Italy.
Until the nineteenth century Viareggio was a small seaman's and fisherman's village. It was born astride the Burlamacca Canal, which runs from the inland area directly to the sea and divides the whole area into two parts with its docks and the port which today enjoys a great deal of commercial, industrial, and tourist activity.
The walk along the jetty is especially beautiful. It runs alongside the Burlamacca Canal and extends out into the open sea for almost a kilometer. The city has two pinewoods. One is located in the urban center and is known by the name of Pineta di Ponente. It has all the characteristics of a public park. The other is called Pineta di Levante. It begins at the docks and extends for 6 kilometers as far as Torre del Lago. It is still in its natural state with luxuriant vegetation and thick undergrowth. The Viale dei Tigli, a magnificent panoramic avenue, crosses it in its entire length.
Viareggio is the capital of the Italian Carnival. The Viareggio Carnival had its beginning at the end of the eneteenth century. lt is now a unique tradition, with its mesked procession that witness the parade of giant paper-marchè.
Tuscany-Versilia town:Pietrasanta historic and artistic capital of Versilia, Pietrasanta remains faithful to its tradition, showing examples of religious, military and civilia architecture. Without any doubt Piazza Duomo is the undiscussed value of the town. Dominated by th "Rocca di Sala" (XIV century, which rises from the homonymous hill with its bastion and embattled walls in a thick olive-grove). Hearth of the historic center, the square is encircled by the San Martino's Cathedral (XIV century) with its red brick belltower, the Sant'Agostino's church (XIV century), the "Torre delle Ore" (Tower of the Hours, XVI), and sober buildings among which the Palazzo Pretorio (XIV century), Palazzo Panichi (or Carli) and the RocchettaArrighina (XIV century) and the Palazzo Moroni (XVI century).The square is moreover embellished by the Fonte del Marzocco (XVI century), the Colonna della Liberta (XVI century) and the monument to Leopoldo II (XIX century). Other important buildings of the historic center are: the San-t'AntonioAbate's church (XIV century) that houses two large frescoes by Fernando Botero, San Francesco's church (XVI century) and the Palazzo della Posta Vecchia (XVI century). The monumental church building of Sant'Agostino's church, with the ancient former monastery ofAugustinian friars is not only the center of important exhibitions, but also an intense activity congress in its Cultural Center "Luigi Russo" that houses the local Library G. Carducci, the Center for Studies of Historic and Contemporary Gardens and the "Museo dei Bozzetti". This very unusual museum means that Pietrasanta has become popular as an international reference point for people interested in sculpturing. The museum, born in 1984, gathers sketches, models and drawings of sculptures carried out by over 250 Italian and foreign artists who did or are still doing their work in one of the many artistic studios in Versilia. Some of the famous artists that we can find in this museum are: Adam, Bloc, Botero, Cascella, Cesar, Consagra, Finotti, Fonseca, Gilardi, Gilioli, Guadagnucci, Ipousteguy, Mitoraj, Murabito, Nivola, Noguci, Penalba, G. Pomodoro, Signori e L.
Tuscany-versilia-town:Seravezza The extraction of marble of different types and qualities is an important activity which began in Roman times and then went on under the rule of Cosimo I de' Medici, up to the present time.
In the town of Seravezza the production of marble is about 1,200,000 tons per year, while at Stazzema it is about 250. Monte Altissimo (1589 mts. a.s.l.), near Seravezza, is well-known for its marble quarries.
In the Cervaiole, Canal Freddone and Tacca Bianca quarries you can see the shelters of the quarrymen and the "vie di Lizza" used to tansport the marble blocks downhill.
At Monte Cavallo, near Azzano, Michelangelo lived between 1518 and 1520. Monte Corchia (1677 mts. a.s.l.) has Dolomit-like towers and marble quarries printed with arabesques.
Marble quarries of the Apuan Alps where exploitation occurs:
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is your destination, in the foothills of Apuan Alps, with lovely views of the coast and the sunset right from the house and its terrace. You are not in the middle of nowhere, however! The area is a wonderful blend of tranquility in the villages and hills, and cosmoplitan culture in the valley and coastal towns, all within a short drive. Goats are still being herded high the hills (and their cheese is sold at a premium in the local delicatessens) while Andrea Bocelli is singing Puccini nearby. People have returned to live in the traditional villages, which nestle in the mountains. The area is vibrant.
Lucca, the nearby provincial capital, is a wonderfully preserved mediaeval city, known for its olive oil and wine, produced in the low hills (Colline Lucchesi) in the countryside surrounding the city (APT can help you set up tours). The Italian Riviera nearby has sandy beaches extending for miles, with public beaches and dozens of clubs offering loungers, sun canopies, pools, restaurants and water sports. You'll be close to cultural centers in Pisa, sculpture and art in Pietrasanta, and can drive to Florence in less than 1 hour. And yet you are also within reach of the spectacular Carrara marble quarries, with glistening white marble on the 3000m peaks, visible from the beaches! Souvenir shops near the quarries offer unique marble chess sets, bowls and sculpture. You can hike in the Apuan Alps and see eagles soaring overhead, in wild places less than an hour's drive away. Drive across the Alps into the Garfagnana, and visit the incredible Cave of the Winds at Fornovolasco.
The Tuscan cuisine is marvelous, with hearty pastas, prosciutto, cheeses, grilled meats and game, and the people are unfailingly charming. The Forte dei Marmi market on Wednesdays is the best clothing market in the area, with designer shoes, cashmere, and clothing (and this elegant town has some wonderful clothing and design shops well worth a look). Local outdoor food markets are the best place to get fresh cheeses, barbecued chickens, fresh honey and just-picked local fruit and vegetables.
La Versiliana is the cultural center of the Lido, with theater, ballet and concerts. Local antique markets are held regularly in Lucca and Camaiore. Pietrasanta is nearby, the haunt of famous and aspiring sculptors and established artists (such as Botero). You can sit in the same bar, overlooking the Piazza, where Michelangelo signed contracts, or visit foundries to see bronze sculptures being cast. Outdoor sculptures are frequently shown in the square and in the museum, a converted church. The city of Genoa is about 2 hrs away, with the historic center, harbor and fabulous aquarium. The Cinque Terre towns are waiting to be explored, linked by ferry or train, their beaches and rocky covers with crystal clear waters: an great day trip. Altogether a wonderful place to spend a holiday, just relaxing on the beach or taking day trips, as much or as little activity as you want.
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TOWN OF CAMAIORE VERSILIA
The village of Pedona is located on a hilltop to the south of Camaiore, an ancient Roman town in the valley leading to Lucca. The village, at 300m above sea level, was originally the site of a watchpost and mediaeval castle, long since gone, its stones used to construct the village homes perched along the ridge overlooking the coast, and the mountains to the North. The village is recommended as part of a scenic drive by the Versilia tourist board.
An annual cycle race from Viareggio to Florence passes through every August with huge fanfare, and you can see the action from the terrace.
You can enjoy the Carnival in VIareggio, St Lucia festival in September, Lucca, with crossbow and archery competitions, when the local people dress in traditional costume and appear to have stepped out of renaissance paintings! Rowing competitions are held on the Arno at Pisa. Visit the cathedral in Lucca, and cycle around the walls. Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Florence, and the Cinque Terre towns are an easy day trip. Drive into the Apuan alps and Garfagnana, stopping to see the Devil's Bridge, picnic in sweet chestnut groves in the nature reserves, hike on well marked trails, or try birdwatching and boat trips at Lago di Massacciucoli, Tuscany's second largest lake and also site of Roman baths. A large archaeological site is located at Luni, a short drive to the north, and additional artifacts are on display in the museum at la Spezia nearby. VIsit the pine forests and wildlife reserves on the coast. Puccini's villa is nearby, and the Puccini opera festival is held annually in August. Swimming and water sports are available on the Riviera beaches. Plenty of bars and nightclubs are located along the shore. Lucca, in addition to the attractions of the city, also has some wonderful villas with Italianate gardens well worth the visit. Collodi, the home of Pinnochio's creator, a short drive E from Lucca, has lovely ornate terraced gardens, a castle, and a quirky 60s theme park dedicated to the puppet.If you Dream the best vacation or holiday catch your hotel in Versilia
Versilia Coast Tuscany
Versilia: kilometres and kilometres of fine sandy beaches between the Magra River and the Serchio River, drenched by a joyous blue sea and large stretches of shady green pine groves.
Outlining the scenery are the Apuan Alps, rugged wild mountains, white for their famous deposits of marble. Inland are ancient medieval hamlets, castles and fortified fortresses, the remains of the Roman city Luni, where the name Lunigiana comes from, and the charming Lake of Massaciuccoli, homeland of Giacomo Puccini.
A holiday in Versilia has long been considered a high society holiday par excellence. The celebrated nightclubs, the discotheques, the local restaurants open until sunrise, the luxurious shops, the shows with internationally famous singers and artists at Bussola Domani and Oliviero.
Extremely equipped bathing facilities, numerous tennis courts hidden amidst the greenery, horse-riding schools, water skiing, windsurfing, and bicycle riding.
Among the cities, the elegant Forte dei Marmi, Pietrasanta, seat of artists’ studios of international fame, Viareggio and its Carnival.
A holiday in Versilia is a holiday by the sea, a holiday full of sunshine, relaxation, amusements and culture. To spend a holiday in complete freedom, why not rent a house by the sea, a villa with swimming pool, an apartment or a summer residence.
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Hotel or Villas in versilia tuscany
Make Your Holiday in versilia by yourself
Versilia can be seen as a long coast, parallel to a wide and wealthy hinterland of contrasting panoramas. Its geographical boundaries are the lake of Massaciuccoli and the mouth of the Cinquale river. Versilia is nowadays well-known for the lovely beaches extending for 20 kilometres in front of the imposing Apuan Alps, world-famous because of their marble quarries. The administrative centre is Camaiore, the other towns are Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi, Massarosa, Pietrasanta, Seravezza, and Stazzema: a stretch of land enclosing both sea and mountains. A few minutes' drive from the coast takes to small villages, rich in history and facing the Versilian coast: each of these picturesque villages, separated by fields, woods or mountains, has its own history, its own peculiar natural and cultural-artistic features, and each deserves a visit in every season of the year. Remains of old buildings, fortresses, small churches with their typical bell-tower stand out in the green countryside of Versilia, and gaze towards the nearby coast which by night, almost by magic, takes on the colours of the lights of the many crowded night-clubs, restaurants with their typical sea and land menus and of the renowned ballrooms, since the Sixties, a mundane label for this lively land.
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A holiday should be high on the list of every culture vulture, food lover and those who consider La Dolce Vita as the way to go. Tuscan holidays should, however, also be very high on the list of walkers and trekkers. Walking holidays in Tuscany have a choice of the Apuane Alps, the Appenines and the rolling Tuscan foothills. We also walk the coastal paths of the Cinqueterre, but still have plenty of time to visit the sights of Florence, Pisa, Barga and Lucca.
Tuscany-Versilia-town:Camaiore is a seaside resort to the vanguard that, for its characteristic particular, places itself between the most characterized tourist localities of Europe.
The immense one runs aground them (4 km), between Navy of Pietrasanta and Viareggio, is lain down sweetly on the sea and is easy raggiungibile: enough to cross a splendid and panoramic walk to sea (Europe tree-lined avenue), rich of garden and flower-beds bloomed, along which numerous bathing establishments are ollowed multicolors, premises publics, small storees, conferring one characteristic particular to the appreciated zone a lot from tourists and bathing.
The Europe tree-lined avenue, equipped moreover of ciclabile track, concurs to enjoy the wonderful sight of the sea.
Lido di Camaiore is characterized from numerous villas dipped in the green, from wide roads public squares and parks publics
Tuscany-versilia town:Forte dei Marmi offers a broad range of attractions for visitors’ free time. Windows-shopping is a favorite pastime of those who don’t want to leave the area: there are elegant shops and boutiques galore, all showing the latest creations of the world’s greatest fashion designer and exceptional accessories and jewelry, or visit the art and antiques galleries.
The famous open-air market in the town center, every Wednesday morning, attracts visitors even from far-off places.
If your preference leans toward moving around and exploring the region, there are organized tours to Tuscany’s most important cities ( Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Arezzo, Siena, etc.)to admire signification historical documents, monuments, and interesting local tradition.
The summer season in loco, in any case, abounds in exhibits of various types, festivals, celebrations, mountain fairs, and sports event.
Tuscany-Versilia-town:Viareggio is the most important bathing resort on the Tuscan coast with a 10 km. long beach and over 100 bathing establishments, offering visitors a wide choice for relaxation and entertainment. The town - home of Lorenzo Viani, the composer Giacomo Puccini and the writer Mario Tobino - is surrounded by the hillside, the Apuan Alps and the lake of Massaciuccoli; it provides a unique ensemble featuring pinewoods, a colourful harbour, shipyards and a 3 km- long promenade with superb shops, cinemas and a theatre; here the Carnival of Viareggio the most famous in Italy.
Until the nineteenth century Viareggio was a small seaman's and fisherman's village. It was born astride the Burlamacca Canal, which runs from the inland area directly to the sea and divides the whole area into two parts with its docks and the port which today enjoys a great deal of commercial, industrial, and tourist activity.
The walk along the jetty is especially beautiful. It runs alongside the Burlamacca Canal and extends out into the open sea for almost a kilometer. The city has two pinewoods. One is located in the urban center and is known by the name of Pineta di Ponente. It has all the characteristics of a public park. The other is called Pineta di Levante. It begins at the docks and extends for 6 kilometers as far as Torre del Lago. It is still in its natural state with luxuriant vegetation and thick undergrowth. The Viale dei Tigli, a magnificent panoramic avenue, crosses it in its entire length.
Viareggio is the capital of the Italian Carnival. The Viareggio Carnival had its beginning at the end of the eneteenth century. lt is now a unique tradition, with its mesked procession that witness the parade of giant paper-marchè.
Tuscany-Versilia town:Pietrasanta historic and artistic capital of Versilia, Pietrasanta remains faithful to its tradition, showing examples of religious, military and civilia architecture. Without any doubt Piazza Duomo is the undiscussed value of the town. Dominated by th "Rocca di Sala" (XIV century, which rises from the homonymous hill with its bastion and embattled walls in a thick olive-grove). Hearth of the historic center, the square is encircled by the San Martino's Cathedral (XIV century) with its red brick belltower, the Sant'Agostino's church (XIV century), the "Torre delle Ore" (Tower of the Hours, XVI), and sober buildings among which the Palazzo Pretorio (XIV century), Palazzo Panichi (or Carli) and the RocchettaArrighina (XIV century) and the Palazzo Moroni (XVI century).The square is moreover embellished by the Fonte del Marzocco (XVI century), the Colonna della Liberta (XVI century) and the monument to Leopoldo II (XIX century). Other important buildings of the historic center are: the San-t'AntonioAbate's church (XIV century) that houses two large frescoes by Fernando Botero, San Francesco's church (XVI century) and the Palazzo della Posta Vecchia (XVI century). The monumental church building of Sant'Agostino's church, with the ancient former monastery ofAugustinian friars is not only the center of important exhibitions, but also an intense activity congress in its Cultural Center "Luigi Russo" that houses the local Library G. Carducci, the Center for Studies of Historic and Contemporary Gardens and the "Museo dei Bozzetti". This very unusual museum means that Pietrasanta has become popular as an international reference point for people interested in sculpturing. The museum, born in 1984, gathers sketches, models and drawings of sculptures carried out by over 250 Italian and foreign artists who did or are still doing their work in one of the many artistic studios in Versilia. Some of the famous artists that we can find in this museum are: Adam, Bloc, Botero, Cascella, Cesar, Consagra, Finotti, Fonseca, Gilardi, Gilioli, Guadagnucci, Ipousteguy, Mitoraj, Murabito, Nivola, Noguci, Penalba, G. Pomodoro, Signori e L.
Tuscany-versilia-town:Seravezza The extraction of marble of different types and qualities is an important activity which began in Roman times and then went on under the rule of Cosimo I de' Medici, up to the present time.
In the town of Seravezza the production of marble is about 1,200,000 tons per year, while at Stazzema it is about 250. Monte Altissimo (1589 mts. a.s.l.), near Seravezza, is well-known for its marble quarries.
In the Cervaiole, Canal Freddone and Tacca Bianca quarries you can see the shelters of the quarrymen and the "vie di Lizza" used to tansport the marble blocks downhill.
At Monte Cavallo, near Azzano, Michelangelo lived between 1518 and 1520. Monte Corchia (1677 mts. a.s.l.) has Dolomit-like towers and marble quarries printed with arabesques.
Marble quarries of the Apuan Alps where exploitation occurs:
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Porto di Viareggio
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Spiaggia della Versilia
Versilia Beach
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is your destination, in the foothills of Apuan Alps, with lovely views of the coast and the sunset right from the house and its terrace. You are not in the middle of nowhere, however! The area is a wonderful blend of tranquility in the villages and hills, and cosmoplitan culture in the valley and coastal towns, all within a short drive. Goats are still being herded high the hills (and their cheese is sold at a premium in the local delicatessens) while Andrea Bocelli is singing Puccini nearby. People have returned to live in the traditional villages, which nestle in the mountains. The area is vibrant.
Lucca, the nearby provincial capital, is a wonderfully preserved mediaeval city, known for its olive oil and wine, produced in the low hills (Colline Lucchesi) in the countryside surrounding the city (APT can help you set up tours). The Italian Riviera nearby has sandy beaches extending for miles, with public beaches and dozens of clubs offering loungers, sun canopies, pools, restaurants and water sports. You'll be close to cultural centers in Pisa, sculpture and art in Pietrasanta, and can drive to Florence in less than 1 hour. And yet you are also within reach of the spectacular Carrara marble quarries, with glistening white marble on the 3000m peaks, visible from the beaches! Souvenir shops near the quarries offer unique marble chess sets, bowls and sculpture. You can hike in the Apuan Alps and see eagles soaring overhead, in wild places less than an hour's drive away. Drive across the Alps into the Garfagnana, and visit the incredible Cave of the Winds at Fornovolasco.
The Tuscan cuisine is marvelous, with hearty pastas, prosciutto, cheeses, grilled meats and game, and the people are unfailingly charming. The Forte dei Marmi market on Wednesdays is the best clothing market in the area, with designer shoes, cashmere, and clothing (and this elegant town has some wonderful clothing and design shops well worth a look). Local outdoor food markets are the best place to get fresh cheeses, barbecued chickens, fresh honey and just-picked local fruit and vegetables.
La Versiliana is the cultural center of the Lido, with theater, ballet and concerts. Local antique markets are held regularly in Lucca and Camaiore. Pietrasanta is nearby, the haunt of famous and aspiring sculptors and established artists (such as Botero). You can sit in the same bar, overlooking the Piazza, where Michelangelo signed contracts, or visit foundries to see bronze sculptures being cast. Outdoor sculptures are frequently shown in the square and in the museum, a converted church. The city of Genoa is about 2 hrs away, with the historic center, harbor and fabulous aquarium. The Cinque Terre towns are waiting to be explored, linked by ferry or train, their beaches and rocky covers with crystal clear waters: an great day trip. Altogether a wonderful place to spend a holiday, just relaxing on the beach or taking day trips, as much or as little activity as you want.
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TOWN OF CAMAIORE VERSILIA
The village of Pedona is located on a hilltop to the south of Camaiore, an ancient Roman town in the valley leading to Lucca. The village, at 300m above sea level, was originally the site of a watchpost and mediaeval castle, long since gone, its stones used to construct the village homes perched along the ridge overlooking the coast, and the mountains to the North. The village is recommended as part of a scenic drive by the Versilia tourist board.
An annual cycle race from Viareggio to Florence passes through every August with huge fanfare, and you can see the action from the terrace.
You can enjoy the Carnival in VIareggio, St Lucia festival in September, Lucca, with crossbow and archery competitions, when the local people dress in traditional costume and appear to have stepped out of renaissance paintings! Rowing competitions are held on the Arno at Pisa. Visit the cathedral in Lucca, and cycle around the walls. Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Florence, and the Cinque Terre towns are an easy day trip. Drive into the Apuan alps and Garfagnana, stopping to see the Devil's Bridge, picnic in sweet chestnut groves in the nature reserves, hike on well marked trails, or try birdwatching and boat trips at Lago di Massacciucoli, Tuscany's second largest lake and also site of Roman baths. A large archaeological site is located at Luni, a short drive to the north, and additional artifacts are on display in the museum at la Spezia nearby. VIsit the pine forests and wildlife reserves on the coast. Puccini's villa is nearby, and the Puccini opera festival is held annually in August. Swimming and water sports are available on the Riviera beaches. Plenty of bars and nightclubs are located along the shore. Lucca, in addition to the attractions of the city, also has some wonderful villas with Italianate gardens well worth the visit. Collodi, the home of Pinnochio's creator, a short drive E from Lucca, has lovely ornate terraced gardens, a castle, and a quirky 60s theme park dedicated to the puppet.If you Dream the best vacation or holiday catch your hotel in Versilia
Versilia Coast Tuscany
Outlining the scenery are the Apuan Alps, rugged wild mountains, white for their famous deposits of marble. Inland are ancient medieval hamlets, castles and fortified fortresses, the remains of the Roman city Luni, where the name Lunigiana comes from, and the charming Lake of Massaciuccoli, homeland of Giacomo Puccini.
A holiday in Versilia has long been considered a high society holiday par excellence. The celebrated nightclubs, the discotheques, the local restaurants open until sunrise, the luxurious shops, the shows with internationally famous singers and artists at Bussola Domani and Oliviero.
Extremely equipped bathing facilities, numerous tennis courts hidden amidst the greenery, horse-riding schools, water skiing, windsurfing, and bicycle riding.
Among the cities, the elegant Forte dei Marmi, Pietrasanta, seat of artists’ studios of international fame, Viareggio and its Carnival.
A holiday in Versilia is a holiday by the sea, a holiday full of sunshine, relaxation, amusements and culture. To spend a holiday in complete freedom, why not rent a house by the sea, a villa with swimming pool, an apartment or a summer residence.
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Versilia can be seen as a long coast, parallel to a wide and wealthy hinterland of contrasting panoramas. Its geographical boundaries are the lake of Massaciuccoli and the mouth of the Cinquale river. Versilia is nowadays well-known for the lovely beaches extending for 20 kilometres in front of the imposing Apuan Alps, world-famous because of their marble quarries. The administrative centre is Camaiore, the other towns are Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi, Massarosa, Pietrasanta, Seravezza, and Stazzema: a stretch of land enclosing both sea and mountains. A few minutes' drive from the coast takes to small villages, rich in history and facing the Versilian coast: each of these picturesque villages, separated by fields, woods or mountains, has its own history, its own peculiar natural and cultural-artistic features, and each deserves a visit in every season of the year. Remains of old buildings, fortresses, small churches with their typical bell-tower stand out in the green countryside of Versilia, and gaze towards the nearby coast which by night, almost by magic, takes on the colours of the lights of the many crowded night-clubs, restaurants with their typical sea and land menus and of the renowned ballrooms, since the Sixties, a mundane label for this lively land.
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A holiday should be high on the list of every culture vulture, food lover and those who consider La Dolce Vita as the way to go. Tuscan holidays should, however, also be very high on the list of walkers and trekkers. Walking holidays in Tuscany have a choice of the Apuane Alps, the Appenines and the rolling Tuscan foothills. We also walk the coastal paths of the Cinqueterre, but still have plenty of time to visit the sights of Florence, Pisa, Barga and Lucca.
Tuscany-Versilia-town:Camaiore is a seaside resort to the vanguard that, for its characteristic particular, places itself between the most characterized tourist localities of Europe.
The immense one runs aground them (4 km), between Navy of Pietrasanta and Viareggio, is lain down sweetly on the sea and is easy raggiungibile: enough to cross a splendid and panoramic walk to sea (Europe tree-lined avenue), rich of garden and flower-beds bloomed, along which numerous bathing establishments are ollowed multicolors, premises publics, small storees, conferring one characteristic particular to the appreciated zone a lot from tourists and bathing.
The Europe tree-lined avenue, equipped moreover of ciclabile track, concurs to enjoy the wonderful sight of the sea.
Lido di Camaiore is characterized from numerous villas dipped in the green, from wide roads public squares and parks publics
Tuscany-versilia town:Forte dei Marmi offers a broad range of attractions for visitors’ free time. Windows-shopping is a favorite pastime of those who don’t want to leave the area: there are elegant shops and boutiques galore, all showing the latest creations of the world’s greatest fashion designer and exceptional accessories and jewelry, or visit the art and antiques galleries.
The famous open-air market in the town center, every Wednesday morning, attracts visitors even from far-off places.
If your preference leans toward moving around and exploring the region, there are organized tours to Tuscany’s most important cities ( Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Arezzo, Siena, etc.)to admire signification historical documents, monuments, and interesting local tradition.
The summer season in loco, in any case, abounds in exhibits of various types, festivals, celebrations, mountain fairs, and sports event.
Tuscany-Versilia-town:Viareggio is the most important bathing resort on the Tuscan coast with a 10 km. long beach and over 100 bathing establishments, offering visitors a wide choice for relaxation and entertainment. The town - home of Lorenzo Viani, the composer Giacomo Puccini and the writer Mario Tobino - is surrounded by the hillside, the Apuan Alps and the lake of Massaciuccoli; it provides a unique ensemble featuring pinewoods, a colourful harbour, shipyards and a 3 km- long promenade with superb shops, cinemas and a theatre; here the Carnival of Viareggio the most famous in Italy.
Until the nineteenth century Viareggio was a small seaman's and fisherman's village. It was born astride the Burlamacca Canal, which runs from the inland area directly to the sea and divides the whole area into two parts with its docks and the port which today enjoys a great deal of commercial, industrial, and tourist activity.
The walk along the jetty is especially beautiful. It runs alongside the Burlamacca Canal and extends out into the open sea for almost a kilometer. The city has two pinewoods. One is located in the urban center and is known by the name of Pineta di Ponente. It has all the characteristics of a public park. The other is called Pineta di Levante. It begins at the docks and extends for 6 kilometers as far as Torre del Lago. It is still in its natural state with luxuriant vegetation and thick undergrowth. The Viale dei Tigli, a magnificent panoramic avenue, crosses it in its entire length.
Viareggio is the capital of the Italian Carnival. The Viareggio Carnival had its beginning at the end of the eneteenth century. lt is now a unique tradition, with its mesked procession that witness the parade of giant paper-marchè.
Tuscany-Versilia town:Pietrasanta historic and artistic capital of Versilia, Pietrasanta remains faithful to its tradition, showing examples of religious, military and civilia architecture. Without any doubt Piazza Duomo is the undiscussed value of the town. Dominated by th "Rocca di Sala" (XIV century, which rises from the homonymous hill with its bastion and embattled walls in a thick olive-grove). Hearth of the historic center, the square is encircled by the San Martino's Cathedral (XIV century) with its red brick belltower, the Sant'Agostino's church (XIV century), the "Torre delle Ore" (Tower of the Hours, XVI), and sober buildings among which the Palazzo Pretorio (XIV century), Palazzo Panichi (or Carli) and the RocchettaArrighina (XIV century) and the Palazzo Moroni (XVI century).The square is moreover embellished by the Fonte del Marzocco (XVI century), the Colonna della Liberta (XVI century) and the monument to Leopoldo II (XIX century). Other important buildings of the historic center are: the San-t'AntonioAbate's church (XIV century) that houses two large frescoes by Fernando Botero, San Francesco's church (XVI century) and the Palazzo della Posta Vecchia (XVI century). The monumental church building of Sant'Agostino's church, with the ancient former monastery ofAugustinian friars is not only the center of important exhibitions, but also an intense activity congress in its Cultural Center "Luigi Russo" that houses the local Library G. Carducci, the Center for Studies of Historic and Contemporary Gardens and the "Museo dei Bozzetti". This very unusual museum means that Pietrasanta has become popular as an international reference point for people interested in sculpturing. The museum, born in 1984, gathers sketches, models and drawings of sculptures carried out by over 250 Italian and foreign artists who did or are still doing their work in one of the many artistic studios in Versilia. Some of the famous artists that we can find in this museum are: Adam, Bloc, Botero, Cascella, Cesar, Consagra, Finotti, Fonseca, Gilardi, Gilioli, Guadagnucci, Ipousteguy, Mitoraj, Murabito, Nivola, Noguci, Penalba, G. Pomodoro, Signori e L.
Tuscany-versilia-town:Seravezza The extraction of marble of different types and qualities is an important activity which began in Roman times and then went on under the rule of Cosimo I de' Medici, up to the present time.
In the town of Seravezza the production of marble is about 1,200,000 tons per year, while at Stazzema it is about 250. Monte Altissimo (1589 mts. a.s.l.), near Seravezza, is well-known for its marble quarries.
In the Cervaiole, Canal Freddone and Tacca Bianca quarries you can see the shelters of the quarrymen and the "vie di Lizza" used to tansport the marble blocks downhill.
At Monte Cavallo, near Azzano, Michelangelo lived between 1518 and 1520. Monte Corchia (1677 mts. a.s.l.) has Dolomit-like towers and marble quarries printed with arabesques.
Marble quarries of the Apuan Alps where exploitation occurs:
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is your destination, in the foothills of Apuan Alps, with lovely views of the coast and the sunset right from the house and its terrace. You are not in the middle of nowhere, however! The area is a wonderful blend of tranquility in the villages and hills, and cosmoplitan culture in the valley and coastal towns, all within a short drive. Goats are still being herded high the hills (and their cheese is sold at a premium in the local delicatessens) while Andrea Bocelli is singing Puccini nearby. People have returned to live in the traditional villages, which nestle in the mountains. The area is vibrant.
Lucca, the nearby provincial capital, is a wonderfully preserved mediaeval city, known for its olive oil and wine, produced in the low hills (Colline Lucchesi) in the countryside surrounding the city (APT can help you set up tours). The Italian Riviera nearby has sandy beaches extending for miles, with public beaches and dozens of clubs offering loungers, sun canopies, pools, restaurants and water sports. You'll be close to cultural centers in Pisa, sculpture and art in Pietrasanta, and can drive to Florence in less than 1 hour. And yet you are also within reach of the spectacular Carrara marble quarries, with glistening white marble on the 3000m peaks, visible from the beaches! Souvenir shops near the quarries offer unique marble chess sets, bowls and sculpture. You can hike in the Apuan Alps and see eagles soaring overhead, in wild places less than an hour's drive away. Drive across the Alps into the Garfagnana, and visit the incredible Cave of the Winds at Fornovolasco.
The Tuscan cuisine is marvelous, with hearty pastas, prosciutto, cheeses, grilled meats and game, and the people are unfailingly charming. The Forte dei Marmi market on Wednesdays is the best clothing market in the area, with designer shoes, cashmere, and clothing (and this elegant town has some wonderful clothing and design shops well worth a look). Local outdoor food markets are the best place to get fresh cheeses, barbecued chickens, fresh honey and just-picked local fruit and vegetables.
La Versiliana is the cultural center of the Lido, with theater, ballet and concerts. Local antique markets are held regularly in Lucca and Camaiore. Pietrasanta is nearby, the haunt of famous and aspiring sculptors and established artists (such as Botero). You can sit in the same bar, overlooking the Piazza, where Michelangelo signed contracts, or visit foundries to see bronze sculptures being cast. Outdoor sculptures are frequently shown in the square and in the museum, a converted church. The city of Genoa is about 2 hrs away, with the historic center, harbor and fabulous aquarium. The Cinque Terre towns are waiting to be explored, linked by ferry or train, their beaches and rocky covers with crystal clear waters: an great day trip. Altogether a wonderful place to spend a holiday, just relaxing on the beach or taking day trips, as much or as little activity as you want.
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TOWN OF CAMAIORE VERSILIA
The village of Pedona is located on a hilltop to the south of Camaiore, an ancient Roman town in the valley leading to Lucca. The village, at 300m above sea level, was originally the site of a watchpost and mediaeval castle, long since gone, its stones used to construct the village homes perched along the ridge overlooking the coast, and the mountains to the North. The village is recommended as part of a scenic drive by the Versilia tourist board.
An annual cycle race from Viareggio to Florence passes through every August with huge fanfare, and you can see the action from the terrace.
You can enjoy the Carnival in VIareggio, St Lucia festival in September, Lucca, with crossbow and archery competitions, when the local people dress in traditional costume and appear to have stepped out of renaissance paintings! Rowing competitions are held on the Arno at Pisa. Visit the cathedral in Lucca, and cycle around the walls. Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Florence, and the Cinque Terre towns are an easy day trip. Drive into the Apuan alps and Garfagnana, stopping to see the Devil's Bridge, picnic in sweet chestnut groves in the nature reserves, hike on well marked trails, or try birdwatching and boat trips at Lago di Massacciucoli, Tuscany's second largest lake and also site of Roman baths. A large archaeological site is located at Luni, a short drive to the north, and additional artifacts are on display in the museum at la Spezia nearby. VIsit the pine forests and wildlife reserves on the coast. Puccini's villa is nearby, and the Puccini opera festival is held annually in August. Swimming and water sports are available on the Riviera beaches. Plenty of bars and nightclubs are located along the shore. Lucca, in addition to the attractions of the city, also has some wonderful villas with Italianate gardens well worth the visit. Collodi, the home of Pinnochio's creator, a short drive E from Lucca, has lovely ornate terraced gardens, a castle, and a quirky 60s theme park dedicated to the puppet.If you Dream the best vacation or holiday catch your hotel in Versilia
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Hotel or Villas in versilia tuscany
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Hotel of Charme i Pini
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is your destination, in the foothills of Apuan Alps, with lovely views of the coast and the sunset right from the house and its terrace. You are not in the middle of nowhere, however! The area is a wonderful blend of tranquility in the villages and hills, and cosmoplitan culture in the valley and coastal towns, all within a short drive. Goats are still being herded high the hills (and their cheese is sold at a premium in the local delicatessens) while Andrea Bocelli is singing Puccini nearby. People have returned to live in the traditional villages, which nestle in the mountains. The area is vibrant. Lucca, the nearby provincial capital, is a wonderfully preserved mediaeval city, known for its olive oil and wine, produced in the low hills (Colline Lucchesi) in the countryside surrounding the city (APT can help you set up tours). The Italian Riviera nearby has sandy beaches extending for miles, with public beaches and dozens of clubs offering loungers, sun canopies, pools, restaurants and water sports. You'll be close to cultural centers in Pisa, sculpture and art in Pietrasanta, and can drive to Florence in less than 1 hour. And yet you are also within reach of the spectacular Carrara marble quarries, with glistening white marble on the 3000m peaks, visible from the beaches! Souvenir shops near the quarries offer unique marble chess sets, bowls and sculpture. You can hike in the Apuan Alps and see eagles soaring overhead, in wild places less than an hour's drive away. Drive across the Alps into the Garfagnana, and visit the incredible Cave of the Winds at Fornovolasco. The Tuscan cuisine is marvelous, with hearty pastas, prosciutto, cheeses, grilled meats and game, and the people are unfailingly charming. The Forte dei Marmi market on Wednesdays is the best clothing market in the area, with designer shoes, cashmere, and clothing (and this elegant town has some wonderful clothing and design shops well worth a look). Local outdoor food markets are the best place to get fresh cheeses, barbecued chickens, fresh honey and just-picked local fruit and vegetables. La Versiliana is the cultural center of the Lido, with theater, ballet and concerts. Local antique markets are held regularly in Lucca and Camaiore. Pietrasanta is nearby, the haunt of famous and aspiring sculptors and established artists (such as Botero). You can sit in the same bar, overlooking the Piazza, where Michelangelo signed contracts, or visit foundries to see bronze sculptures being cast. Outdoor sculptures are frequently shown in the square and in the museum, a converted church. The city of Genoa is about 2 hrs away, with the historic center, harbor and fabulous aquarium. The Cinque Terre towns are waiting to be explored, linked by ferry or train, their beaches and rocky covers with crystal clear waters: an great day trip. Altogether a wonderful place to spend a holiday, just relaxing on the beach or taking day trips, as much or as little activity as you want. < |