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Viareggio

Viareggio is a coastal city and comune in Tuscany, Italy, in the province of Lucca. It lies on the Tyrrhenian Sea along the Versilia coast and is known as a major seaside resort with a long sandy beach and a prominent promenade.

Historically a small port, Viareggio began to grow rapidly in the late 19th century after the arrival

Its seafront is famed for its Liberty-era buildings, wide promenades, and a pine-covered hinterland. The district

The Carnival of Viareggio, established in the 19th century, is one of Italy’s best-known festivals. Each year

On the outskirts lies Torre del Lago Puccini, where the composer Giacomo Puccini lived and where the

Today, Viareggio’s economy is dominated by tourism and services, supplemented by maritime activity and light industry.

of
the
railway
and
the
development
of
mass
tourism.
The
town
expanded
with
hotels
and
a
distinctive
Liberty
(Art
Nouveau)
architectural
style
that
remains
a
defining
feature
of
the
seafront.
includes
a
modern
harbor
and
facilities
for
fishing
and
leisure
boating.
giant
papier-mâché
floats
parade
along
the
Lungomare
in
winter
and
early
spring,
often
satirizing
current
events
and
popular
culture.
annual
Puccini
Festival
is
held
at
the
lakeside
amphitheater
near
Massaciuccoli.
The
city
is
connected
by
Viareggio
railway
station
on
the
Pisa–La
Spezia
line,
and
is
linked
to
national
road
networks
via
the
coast
road
and
the
A12
motorway.