Every year Viareggio hosts a beautiful carnival, which is considered one of the most daring and unforgettable holidays in Italy. For the first time the celebration was organized in 1873. At that time representatives of the local aristocracy decided to make a beautiful parade. Fabulous luxury carriages drove through the streets of the city, and local poor people took the advantage of the opportunity, dressed up in costumes and started making fun of local politicians and noble people.
Rest in restaurants of Viareggio will be liked not only by fans of Tuscan cuisine, but also by fans of various culinary traditions. Romano restaurant provides its visitors with large choice … Open
Viareggio is rich in architectural and historical monuments. All most important excursion sites are located in the historic district of the city. Here vacationers should visit St. Andrew … Open
The celebration is traditionally accompanied by colorful fairs, where visitors can try delicious food and buy interesting handicrafts made by local artisans. On the day of the carnival you can small cozy cafes simply everywhere. They lure visitors with aroma of sweets and pastries. The celebration is especially liked by children who are delighted with huge choice of sweets and toys.
Viareggio is a great city for active recreation. Here you can enjoy all kinds of water entertainment, including cruises (Vela Mare SSD, Consorzio Marittimo Turistico 5 Terre, Tourist Fun … Open
Everybody knows about the special attitude of Italians towards food, and Viareggio is no exception in this regard. Any meal is equivalent to a kind of feast, and after such a colorful festival people need some rest (we're talking about an afternoon siesta, which can last up to 5:00 pm). This fact should be taken into account by anyone who wants to go to a grocery store or any other institution at this time. In this case, do not waste your time in vain - just try to learn such a relaxed attitude to life from locals.
1. Fans of shopping should pay attention to leather goods and clothing made by local manufacturers, as well as utensils and home decorations made of crystal and china. Purchasing clothing … Open
In early August, visitors to Viareggio can witness the Sea Sound Music Festival. The event takes place in Cittadella del Carnevale di Viareggio. Thus, the event is closely connected with the famous previously mentioned carnival. And this is a kind of its continuation - because this is 12 hours of music, confetti, dance shows, comedy performances - in short, all the entertainment you can imagine and everything associated with the famous carnival. Traditionally, the entire arena will be animated, and DJs won't let anyone get bored. The event is organized through crowdfunding.
On the lively promenade of Viareggio is situated the modern Hotel Eden. It boasts of a very attractive and harmonious design. Its spacious hall is equipped with a very agreeable lighting … Open
In early September, the city hosts Versilia Sport Summer Festival - at this time you can watch sports competitions in football, beach rugby, and volleyball. Hundreds of enthusiasts and athletes come here from all over Europe to show their skills in Stadio dei Pini and Darsena Viareggio arena. The event is very multifaceted and attracts hundreds of people wishing to watch interesting competitions and, of course, cheer up for their “favorites”, because at the moment of the competition they need support more than ever.
Viareggio is prepared to offer quite a decent collection of hotels to tourists who prefer to stay in the most luxurious and expensive establishments when it comes to hospitality. In the very … Open