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        Versilia

        Gran Caffè Margherita's balustrade in Viareggio A beach in Versilia
        Versilia renowned name is not only deserved for its beautiful sandy beaches, in the shade of the Apuan Alps. It has been the homeland and meeting point of great artists since the beginnings of 1900.

        In Versilia
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        In those days, world-known artists, such as Lorenzo Viani and Galileo Chini, have made Versilia famous. It was the Liberty period, which has still left its strong mark in the lounges and palaces in Viareggio.
        The Cathedral Square in Pietrasanta

        Sawdusts carpets in Camaiore

        The Pier on Massaciuccoli Lake
        Also in those days, Pietrasanta became the destination for sculptors who found there not only well-equipped workshops where they could accomplish their works in marble, but also the most skilled art foundry.

        In the nearby Camaiore, rich in memories and monuments, every year the "Tappeti di segatura" (Sawdust Rugs) festival takes place.

        From there, the road to Lucca, which crosses tiny villages and, along which numerous antique villas capture visitors' attention, starts.

        In Torre del Lago, homeland of Giacomo Puccini, in the suggestive theatre by the Massaciuccoli Lake, the artist's operas are staged & performed.

        From Marina di Massa to Viareggio, passing through Forte dei Marmi, Marina di Pietrasanta and Lido di Camaiore, all the coast offers, to its affectionate regular goers, the best ingredients for a holiday, which ideally combines: social, artistic and literary life.
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