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Viareggio is the main centre of the northern Tuscan Riviera overlooking the Ligurian Sea, which is known as Versilia Coast, and the second largest city in the province of Lucca. Its wide coastline of white and fine sand extends for over 10 kilometres, 6 of which are provided with modern and well-equipped bathing establishments. The remaining public beach is part of the Regional Natural Park Migliarino-San Rossore-Massaciuccoli, a protected woodland which stretches from the coast up to Lake Massaciuccoli cherishing the house and tomb of Giacomo Puccini and the open-air theatre where the famous Festival Pucciniano takes place every year.

The elegant Promenade, a large avenue which connects the pier with the city centre, hosts the most beautiful Art-Nouveau historic buildings of the city. Many villas dating back to the early ‘900 have recently been restored and host luxury 4-star hotels and comfortable 3-star guesthouses. The welcoming hotels situated in the city centre develop around Piazza Cavour, while cheap hotels and bed & breakfasts are situated in Marina di Levante, a short distance from the most appreciated clubs and restaurants. Comfortable accommodation facilities designed to host business travellers are situated near the Conference Building Principe di Piemonte.

Viareggio's coastiline was repeatedly awarded the prestigious Bandiera Blu (Blue Flag) by FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education) for its unspoiled beaches and crystal-clear water. The modern tourist facilities, the elegant Art-Nouveau architectural style which characterizes the city, the lush pinewood forests which extend from the coast up to the city centre and famous shopping districts make Viareggio a privileged holiday destination for elite tourists.
Among the major symbols of the city is the square fortress known as Matilde Tower, built in 1534 as a defensive fortification to fight the constant menace of corsair incursions. At the beginning of the 19th century the craftsmen from Viareggio built a Basin. As the century moved on, this small shipbuilding activity prospered until it became an internationally acclaimed centre. Nowadays, this is a very important sector after tourism and the carnival celebration.
Walking down Viale Margherita, it is possibile to admire outstanding villas dating back to the last century which have recently been turned into hotels and business centres, Gran caffè Margherita, emporio Duilio 48, Savoia cinema, as well as glamourous boutiques and luxury hotels. The central market-place, the so-called Piazzone, is surrounded by small shops, artisan workshops manufacturing papier-maché and florists'.
Tourists flocking to Versilia to attend the famous Viareggio Carnival will have the possibility to enjoy papier-maché floats and a frenzied mob of visitors. During the rest of the year floats are stored in the so-called Cittadella del Carnevale (Citadel of Carnival), a multipurpose facility which hosts important cultural events such as the Festival Theatre Song dedicated to Giorgio Gaber, the Literary Prize Viareggio-Rèpaci and the music festival Jazz & More.