Culture of Viareggio. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

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 Basilica. This amazing religious monument was built in the first half of the 19th century. Today the beautiful church is surrounded by lush vegetation. All tourists are welcome to look at the inner decoration the basilica - its halls contain several important religious artifacts.

Brunetti house is a striking architectural landmark of the city. The house is named after the architect who constructed it. The beautiful two-story building with tall windows and facade faced with ceramic tiles was built in the 19th century. The house is in perfect harmony with adjacent modern buildings. The last renovation of the building took place in the beginning of the 20th century. Since that time its inner premises have been decorated with ceramics.

Torre Matilda (Matilda Tower) is one more important historical monument of the city. The construction of the tower took place in the 16th century. This watchtower was a part of a complex of fortifications of the city. Observers used the tower to see approaching pirates. The tower changed its status in the 19th century. It was turned into a prison for some time. Nowadays the halls of the tower host various exhibitions and cultural events. From an architectural point of view the city’s old cemetery, which was opened in 1876, is also a very interesting place to visit. This is a true open-air museum, which attracts visitors by beautiful sculptures of most famous Italian artists. There are also several beautiful tombs in the territory of the cemetery. There are several very interesting legends connected with some of them. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Bourbon Villa is a very popular destination for tourists. The beautiful mansion was built in the beginning of the 19th century and is surrounded by a huge park. Several centuries ago, the territory of the park housed lush vineyards. Today the entire territory of the mansion is given to visitors who enjoy unhurried walks on narrow paths and enjoy the magnificence of wildlife. The mansion often hosts various art exhibitions, so this is also the place where you can see works of young sculptors and artists.

An interesting sculpture can be found on the pier, away from the city's main beach. Figures of young girls are located directly on huge rocks near the sea. The monument looks very original and attractive. A visit to Duilio store will be interesting not only to fans of shopping, but also to those who want to explore all important architectural sites of the city. The building of the shop is located in the seaside district of the city. It was built in 1930 and is one of the most beautiful architectural monuments of those times