Itineraries at the Discovery of Versilia
Versilia is a widely renowned seaside resort, where every summer thousands of tourists escaping from their city homes seek out some freshness.
Versilia is also a famous amusement temple along the Tuscan coast.
Less-known is perhaps the fact that Versilia is also a region rich in natural and artistic beauties.
In the following pages you will find a series of tourist itineraries at the discovery of the numerous treasures hidden between the Versilia sea and the Apuan Alps.
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| Viareggio Tours - The seaside boulevard becomes a stage where the wide variety of architectural styles and motifs offers tourists different attractions to visit. Viale Margherita, inaugurated officially in 1902, represents a spectacular ensemble of art nouveau, characterized by the striking lines and decorations found in the town`s traditional buildings and together with hotels, bathing establishments, cafes, concert halls, restaurants and shops ... Viareggio Tours |
| | Forte dei Marmi Tours - From the town centre, going towards the "Roma Imperiale" area through the "Caranna" area, admire, on the way, villas of outstanding artistic and architectural value; in one of these, in Viale Morin, a famous German artist, Arnold Böcklin lived for several years, in fact, many celebrities from artistic and cultural circles have stayed in this villa and in many others in this area. Continuing along Via XX Settembre on the cycling path take a look at the tribute to Eugenio Montale, a sculpture of a bench in marble by Rosalba Gilardi. On the way back to the seafront ... Forte dei Marmi Tours |
| | Pietrasanta Tours - Pietrasanta the old "Medici Capitanato" capital of Versilia founded in 1255 by Guiscardo da Pietrasanta Podestà from Lucca is today the most important historical centre in the area. Its monuments and artisan activities with marble make it a valid place to visit. To reach Pietrasanta follow the cycling path along the wonderful Viale Apua which connects Marina di Pietrasanta to Pietrasanta town. From Forte dei Marmi go along Via XX Settembre ... Pietrasanta Tours |
| | Camaiore Tours - From Camaiore follow the signs to Casoli (403 m) a typical mountain village which was already inhabited in 984, it is perched on protrusions of Monte Matanna (1317m) and enclosed by the Setriana area on the West side and by the Ciurlaglia and Penna mountains on the East. At about 1 Km after the main square of the village, a mule track (trails 2 and 112), that descends towards the Rio Lombricese trail, begins. At a fork in the path, where a typical small chapel (marginetta) is situated, on the left, follow trail no. 2 uphill which overlooks the Grotta all`Onda valley ... Camaiore Tours |
| | Massarosa Tours - At Massaciuccoli, a charming village on a lake of the same name, set among green hills covered with olive groves, an interesting tour begins, where luxuriant vegetation, ancient culture and breathtaking views merge together. The excursion starts from the small harbour near the LIPU office with a Visitor`s Centre service and guest quarters; don`t miss a brief visit to the observation huts along the wooden walkway that follows ... Massarosa Tours |
| | Stazzema Tours - The excursion starts from Farnocchia a mountain village in shady chestnut woods with fantastic panoramas of the most beautiful mountains of the Apuan Alps; Farnocchia is also the starting point of different excursions, one of which ascends Monte Gabberi (1108 mt) 40-50 min. walking distance. From the paved road, proceed onto an unpaved road that passes through "La Porta di Sopra" locality, a group of houses that forms part of the village of Farnocchia. Continue along for about 20-30 min. on a rather difficult path, in parts accessible only on foot, to reach "Foce di Sant`Anna" or "Compito" (801 mt a.s.l). After a few metres, on the mule track ... Stazzema Tours |
| | Seravezza Tours - From Seravezza follow the panoramic mountain route, through pinewoods and chestnut forests reaching after 7 km the Pieve Romanica di San Martino alla Cappella. The church, built around the 11th cent, and enlarged during the first half of the 1500s is linked to the name of Michelangelo. The rose window, called "Occhio di Michelangelo" ("Michelangelo`s eye") and the portico that was almost entirely destroyed during ... Seravezza Tours |
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