Viareggio
Viareggio's Carnival, running since 1873, is one of Italy's most celebrated, with papier-mâché floats parading along the seafront promenade — the Passeggiata a mare — since 1925, led by the official mask Burlamacco, designed by Uberto Bonetti in 1930. This Tuscan coastal town on the Ligurian Sea also draws visitors for its Art Nouveau architecture, a walkable waterfront, and a lively food-and-drink scene. The 1541 Torre Matilde, built as a defence against corsair raids, is the oldest surviving structure. A literary prize, the Premio Viareggio Répaci, has been awarded here since 1929.
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- Population62,169
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 15 km9.0 mi
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Viareggio: quick answers
Where is Viareggio?
Viareggio is in Lucca, Italy.
How do you get to Viareggio?
The nearest airport is Pisa (PSA), about 30 min away by road. The nearest train station is Viareggio, about 4 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Viareggio?
The warmest month is August, averaging 23°C73°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 7°C44°F. The wettest month is November, with about 196 mm7.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Viareggio?
OpenStreetMap lists 8 museums, 69 restaurants, 35 cafés and 49 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Viareggio?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Fosdinovo, Fivizzano and Camaiore. Viareggio is listed among the day trips from Florence.