Viareggio
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| Comune di Viareggio | |
|---|---|
| Country | Image:Flag of Italy.svg Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Lucca (LU) |
| Mayor | Marco Marcucci (since May 2003) |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Area | 31.88 km² (12 sq mi) |
| Population (as of December 31, 2004) | |
| - Total | 63,276 |
| - Density | 1,985/km² (5,141/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Viareggini, Torrelaghesi |
| Dialing code | 0584 |
| Postal code | 55049, 55048 |
| Frazioni | Torre del Lago Puccini |
| Patron | Maria Santissima Annunziata |
| - Day | March 25 |
| Website: www.comune.viareggio.lu.it | |
O Viareggio più bella dell'oriente
che nell'immacolato celeste delle tue sere
esali l'acuto profumo dell'oleandro,
in te son nato
in te spero morire.
E lacerino le trombe l'aria,
solenni e motteggiatrici,
quel dopopranzo di malinconia pensierosa
che trasporranno al cimitero
l'unico poeta.
Oh Viareggio more beautiful than the East
You that in the immaculate blue of your evening skies
Exhale the acute scent of oleander,
In you I was born
In you I wish to die.
And may the trumpets tear the air,
So solemn and jestering,
That afternoon of thoughtful malencholy
Which shall transpose the lonesome poet
To his cemetery.
—Mario Tobino
Viareggio is a city located in northern Tuscany on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. With a population of over 63,000 it is the main centre of the norther Tuscan Riviera known as Versilia, and the second largest city within the Province of Lucca.
It is known as a seaside resort as well as being the home of the famous carnival of Viareggio, (dating back to 1873) and its papier-mâché floats, which (since 1925), parade along the promenade known as "Passeggiata a mare", in the weeks preceding Easter. The symbol of the carnival of Viareggio and its official mask is Burlamacco, designed and invented by Uberto Bonetti in 1930.
The city traces its roots back to the first half of the XVI century when it became the only gate to the sea for the Republic of Lucca. The oldest building in Viareggio, known as Torre Matilde dates back to this time and was built by the Lucchesi in 1541 as a defensive fortification to fight the constant manace of corsair incursions.
Viareggio is also an active industrial and manufacturing centre; its shipbuilding industry has long been renowned around the world and its fishing and floricultural industries are still fundamental for sectors for the city’s economy.
Viareggio hosts the Premio letterario Viareggio Répaci for literature, established in 1929.
Amongst the several events organized around the year, it is worth mentioning the Festival Gaber, which has been held every August since 2004 to celebrate the memory of Giorgio Gaber, and is attended by several high-profile Italian musicians.
Viareggio also prides itself for being the hometown of Marcello Lippi the successful football manager, who led the Azzurri (the Italian Football team) to their fourth World Cup triumph in Germany 2006.
Because of the long-lasting rivalry between Viareggio and Lucca, the Lucchesi refer to Viareggio as "Marina di Lucca". On the other hand, the people of Viareggio have made the most out of their carnivalesque spirit by writing several songs which ridicule their neighbours from Lucca.
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[edit] Geography
Located on the Ligurian Sea (traditionally the city is considered to face the Tyrrhenian Sea), it has 10 km of sandy beaches, of which 6 km are managed by private beach resorts and the remaining 4 km are public (most of the public beach is part of the Parco Naturale Regionale Migliarino-San Rossore-Massaciuccoli. Viareggio borders the local municipalities of Camaiore, Massarosa and Vecchiano (PI).
[edit] Climate
The climate is characterised by high levels of humidity (between 60 and 80% of relative humidity in the summer months) and a yearly rainfall off 900-1,000 mm as a result of the proximity of the Apuanian Alps to the coast. The main winds are those blowing from South-East, the Libeccio and the Ponente which batter the coast for two to three days in a row and cause severe storms.
- Average temperature: 15.0 °C
- Average high-temperature: 19.2 °C
- Average low-temperature: 11.0 °C
- Climatic classification: zone D, 1416 GR/G
- Atmospheric diffusivity: low, Ibimet CNR 2002
[edit] Hydrography
- See also: Lago di Massaciuccoli
The municipal area comprises the lake of Massaciuccoli and several canals, the most important ones of which are known as Burlamacca, Farabola, Fossa dell'Abate (bordering the municipality of Camaiore), and Fosso Le Quindici.
[edit] Territory
The entire area of Viareggio extends over the coastal flooding plain of Versilia.
- Seismic classification: zone 3 (low seismic risk), Survey PCM 3274 of 20/03/2003
[edit] History
[edit] Toponym
The most widely accepted theory recognises the city’s name as deriving from the Latin "via regis", the name of the Medieval road linking the fortification built on the beach to Lucca.
According to other historians, instead, the name derives from "vicus regius". This theory is based on the fact that in imperial times, there was a small inhabitated centre (vicus) in the area known as "Gli Ortacci" which belonged to the empire, hence "regius".
[edit] Municipal Coat of Arms
The current coat of arms was chosen in 1848 and replaces the previous one dating back to 1752, which showed an image of Saint Anthony from Padua, the first patron saint of the city.
The current coat of arms consists of an anchor with a hawser placed on top of a white, red and green shield. Viareggio was one of the first municipalities to adopt the tricolore (later to become the official flag of the unified Italy) for its coat of arm; even before Italy was officially unified.
[edit] From the origins to 1169
The area of Versilia, is rich of artefacts which date back to prehistorical times.
During the III century, the mountains of Versilia were slowly invaded by the Ligurian tribes who, coming from the north, stretched their area of influence as far south as the river Arno. In 180 B.C. the Romance defeated the Ligurians and started colonising the Versialia (the areas known today as Massaciuccoli, Camaiore, Pietrasanta). Several hillside towns started developing in the Middle Ages, several of which are still active. The area currently hosting the city of Viareggio, was still marshland and was not inhabited. Around 1000 A.D. started the first hostilities between Lucca and Pisa aimed at gaining control over the coast of the Versila which, since the High Middle Ages had been nothing more than a wood owned by feudal Lords in constant rivalry with each other.
[edit] 1169/1400
- See also: Versilia
With time, Viareggio has also gained the title of Capital of Versilia, a recognition that is not fully appropriate, given that the historical municipalities which comprised Versilia were: Forte dei Marmi, Pietrasanta, Seravezza and Stazzema. It was only with Gabriele D'Annunzio that the definition of Versilia started to expand to include the municipalities of Viareggio, Camaiore and Massarosa. The current borders of Versilia span from the river Cinquale (Province of Massa-Carrara) to the north to the municipality of Vecchiano (Province of Pisa) to the south, thus coinciding exactly with the bordered coastline within the control of the Province of Lucca. To the east, its natural border is represented by the Apuanian Alps. Amongst all the municipalities within the Versialia area, Viareggio is by far the most populated and important one, thus making it its "capital".
The first historical fact concerning Viareggio dates back to 1169 when a wooden tower guarding coast was built. A little over to years later, in (1172) a military building named "Turris de Via Regia" was erected, taking its name from the road that linked it to Lucca (known today as via Montramito). In the following years the area around Viareggio, was involved in the hostilities between Pisa and Lucca and in their attempt to gain control over the coastal area. The reasons for such conflict are to be linked to the desire of the Lucchesi to finally gain access to the sea, and to the fact that Pisa feared the economic competition of its rival city. It is during these years that the feudal Lords of Versilia are forced to abdicate in favour of Castruccio Castracani. In the following years and up to 1400, the area upon which Viareggio would eventually be built was marked by a number of minor battles, invasions and pillages. In addition, the area was also affected by the pestilence which, recounted by Giovanni Boccaccio in his masterpiece the "Decamerone", spread throughout the whole of Italy.
[edit] 1400/1599
In these years Florence expanded its control over Tuscany. Lucca, however, managed to maintain its independence in exchange for hefty financial penalties.
On September 10th, 1513 Leone X removed the port of Motrone from the control of Lucca. Such event will directly affect the future of Viareggio which, from that moment, became the focus of Lucca’s efforts to turn the town into its centre for commercial activities, and, in addition to the square-plan tower erected in (1534) with the aim to protect the port, several settlements started appearing.
[edit] 1600/1699
This century was perhaps one of the most difficult periods for the 300 inhabitants of Viareggio; the area was insalubrious, malaria and other deadly epidemic diseases made the lives of fishermen and farmers extremely difficult. Lucca, on the other hand, increased its efforts to drain the marshlands to improve quality of life and encouraged migration to the new town.
Slowly Viareggio changed its appearance; two small churches and as many factories were built, followed by a number of small shops. Meanwhile its port became more active, while the cultivation of the drained fields started.
[edit] 1700/1799
In 1701 Viareggio became a “comune”. In 1739, thanks to the work of hydraulics engineer Bernardino Zendrini the marshlands were finally completely drained and the town turned into a place where noblemen from Lucca would come and build their palaces.
In May 1799 Viareggio was the centre of a popular uprising against the Jacobins.
[edit] 1800/1814
Napoleon was emperor and Lucca, similarly to other cities, was transformed into a principality whose sovereignty was given to Felice Baciocchi, although the real power was in the hands of Napoleon’s older sister, Elisa. Elisa’s government was characterised by unpopular measures such as those against the ecclesiastic patrimony. Similarly, most of her financial policies were of dubious effect, although some were welcomed by the locals, such as the adoption of the "Napoleonic Code", the adoption of the metric system, the introduction of mandatory vaccination against smallpox.
With the fall of Napoleon, Viareggio was the centre of several acts of violence. In March 1814 following the fall of Baciocchi, the viareggini openly protested against the French, an event which, however turned into acts of pure vandalism.
[edit] 1815/1847
Viareggio remained under the control of the Austrians until 1817 when, as part of the agreements from Congress of Vienna, Maria Luisa di Borbone was assigned the new Duchy of Lucca. The years to come would wipe out any good action that had been taken during the Napoleonic rule, although the new ruler would contribute the town’s expansion by building its first marina. In 1820 Viareggio was officially proclaimed city.
Following the death of his mother (13th March 1824), Carlo Ludovico di Borbone took over as governor of Lucca and greatly contributed to Viareggio’s expansion, by building a new church, a royal casino and two beach resorts, the first ones to be built in Viareggio.
[edit] 1847/1859
On October 5th, 1847 Lucca was surrendered to Tuscany. Viareggio, in this new scenario, developed as a seaside resort for the whole of Tuscany and not just Lucca. In 1848 Viareggio adopted its current coat of arms. In these years Viareggio was the destination of many exiled intellectuals of the Italian Risorgimento who were tolerated by the local sovereigns.
[edit] 1860/1899
During these years Viareggio’s economy saw a very rapid expansion through its already recognised beach tourism and the newly expanding sailboat industry.
[edit] 1900/1940
The beginning of the XX century saw again a marked development of the coast and tourism industry which determined a drastic change to most of the beach. The Passeggiata or promenade was born, with its cafés and shops, contributing to turning the city into the "Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea". Wood was unfortunately very widely used in most building and, in 1917, a very large portion of the city was lost in fire in only one night. It was only during the fascist era that wood would finally be replaced by other materials.
[edit] 1940/Today
During World War II Viareggio was subject to heavy bombings and entire suburbs of the city were destroyed.
After the war, the reconstruction could finally begin, but the city had changed its appearance dramatically. Today Viareggio is still a renowned seaside resort and is widely famous for its carnival and shipbuilding industry.
[edit] Historical curiosities
[edit] "Inventions" from Viareggio
[edit] Sailboats
- See also: Cantieri Benetti and Barcobestia
The shipyards in Viareggio, now renowned around the world, saw a period of great expansion during the XIX century when several types of boats were develop in Viareggio itself.
- Barcobestia
- Paranza Viareggina, found in Viareggio until 1890, fishing-boat.
- Tartana Viareggina, fishing sailboat.
- Bovo Viareggino
- Cutter Viareggino
- Goletta Viareggina
- Brigantino Goletta Viareggino
[edit] Other
- Piastrella Viareggio, or Viareggio Tile: type of square tile in concrete with symmetrical decorations, used around the world for outdoor pavements.
- Saldatura viareggina or Viareggio-type welding: a welding method used in the shipyards in Viareggio.
- 'Casa viareggina or Viareggio-type house: a private building/home built on one or two floors with an internal courtyard (cortile interno), walkway ("passetto") and independent bungalow ("casetta in fondo all'orto"), where the owners used to move when they rented their home to tourists.
[edit] Religion
Despite the strong inclination towards socialism, communism and anarchy, largely recounted by Lorenzo Viani and Mario Tobino, the people of Viareggio possess strongly radicated religious beliefs. Several historical sources and daily signs give awat a catholic image of the city. In particular such attachment is felt by the sailors and their devotion to the Vergin Mary as shown by the Basilica of Saint Andrew.
Patron saint of the city is Maria Santissima Annunziata.
[edit] Parishes
Viareggio belongs to the Archdiocesis of Lucca. The parishes of Viareggio:
- Parish of Saint Andrew
- Parish of Saint Anthony
- Parish of Saint Paolino
- Parish of Saint Giovanni Bosco
- Parish of the Madonna of Good Counsil
- Parish of Saint Mary
- Parish of Saint Rita
- Parish of the Nativity Holy Vergin Mary
- Parish of the Resurrection of Our Lord
- Parish of Saint Joseph (Torre del Lago Puccini)
[edit] Other Religions
- At the beginning of the XX century, Viareggio hosted a large English Anglican community. In 1910 the small Anglican church of "All Saints’ Redemptor" was erected and, in 1912, a small Anglican cemetery was built. This community disappeared after the Second World War. The church was desecrated in 1977 and now hosts a pizzeria.
- Since 1954 Viareggio also hosts a small sinagogue, where regular functions are held during the summer months. It serves the small Jewish community residing in the ciry as well as tourists.
[edit] Political Geography
[edit] Administrative divisions
- Viareggio is part of the Province of Lucca.
- The city hosts the local Capitaneria di Porto, and all vessels registered here bear the marking VG.
The municipality has a total population of over 61,000 and a surface of 31.88 Km2, resulting in a density of around 2,000 residents/Km2. The only fraction of Viareggio is Torre del Lago Puccini (population: around 11,000). The city is subdivided into four Circoscrizioni:
- Circoscrizione no. 1: Torre del Lago Puccini.
- Circoscrizione no. 2: Centro Marco Polo.
- Circoscrizione no. 3: Darsena/ex Campo d'Aviazione.
- Circoscrizione no. 4: Viareggio Nuova.
[edit] Torre del Lago Puccini
- See also: Torre del Lago Puccini
Torre del Lago Puccini is the only fraction of the city of Viareggio and hosts a population of around 11,000. The namo of the great composer Giacomo Puccini, who lived and worked here, has been added to the orinal name of the town, Torre del Lago. Every year, during the summer months, the town holds the Festival Puccini, where some of the composer’s Operas are played in an open-air theatre facing the lake of Massaciuccoli. Torre del Lago is also renowned for its marina, with several restaurants and clubs which attract many tourists in the hot summer.
[edit] Main buildings
- See also: Villa Borbone and Villa Puccini
- Villa Orlandi
- Villa Borbone, (viale dei Tigli, between Viareggio and Torre del Lago Puccini).
- Villa Puccini, Museum.
[edit] Monuments
- Low-relief to commemorate the Liberation
- Monument to Giacomo Puccini
- Monumental headstone
- Totem
- To Pippo
[edit] Monuments
- Monument to Shelley, (piazza Shelley), bronze, 1894, Urbano Lucchesi. The sculpture is located near the place where the body of English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley was found and cremated.
- Monument to Giuseppe Barsanti, bronze, with marble base, 1926. The sculpture is dedicated to the first owner of the Bagno Nettuno.
- The Fisherman (mercato ittico, Marina di Levante), bronze, Giovanni Lazzarini.
- War Memorial, (piazza Palombari dell'Artiglio), 1985, Enio Francesconi.
- Memorial to the Fallen of World War I, stone with an element in bronze, 1923.
- Monument to the Resistance and to Peace, (largo Risorgimento). The monument is made of columns taken from the old City Hall, destroyed by the aerial bombardments of World War II, and two walls running perpendicular to each other. On one of these a mosaic from Folon can be found together with a quote from Quasimodo: "E come potevamo noi cantare con i piedi stranieri sopra il cuore?"/"And how could we sing with foreign feet trampling onto our hearts?", 1998, Bruno Belluomini.
- Monumental Fountain, 1960-1961, inaugurated in 1963, Beppe Domenici, and representing the four seasons.
- Girl on the sand, (piazza Maria Luisa), fountain, 1938, the statue was damaged during the War, Mario Carlesi.
- Le Oceaniche, (piazza Puccini), painted alluminium, 1993, Guido Turcato, donated to the city by the artist.
- Monument to the fallen aviators, (piazza Maria luisa), 2007.
[edit] Main Buildings
- Villa Puccini, here lived Giacomo Puccini.
- The City of Carnival, here the famous craftsmans of Viareggio bring their masterpieces into life.
- Villa Borbone (viale dei Tigli, between Viareggio and Torre del Lago), built around 1822. Residence to Maria Luisa di Borbone, duchess of Lucca from 1817 to 1824.
[edit] The Promenade
The Promenade of Viareggio hosts several important buildings
- Caffè Liberty, previously known as Supercinema Savoia, 1925-1927, inaugurated in 1929, designed by Alfredo Belluomini and decorated by Galileo Chini.
- Galleria Nettuno.
- Cinema Eden, 1930.
- Duilio 48, 1933, rebuilt in 1947 (destroyed during the War), Liberty-style, known as "Il 48".
- Gran Caffè Margherita, 1928, designed by Alfredo Belluomini and Galileo Chini. Café and restaurant, favoured by Giacomo Puccini.
- Negozio Martini, 1896, rebuilt 1947 (destroyed by the aerial bombardments during the War), Wooden structure.
- Galleria del Libro, 1931.
- Bagno Balena, 1928, Art-decò.
- Cinema Eolo, 1932.
- Bagno Felice, 1933.
- Bagno Amedeo, 1931.
- Bagno Tre Stelle, 1929.
- Bagno Bertuccelli and Bagno Martinelli, 1931.
- Bagno Marco Polo, 1931.
- Bagno Tritone, 1934.
- Il Principino, 1940, fascist architecture.
- Hotel London, previously Bretagna, 1928.
- Hotel Liberty, 1924.
- Villa Arrighi, 1925.
- Villino Bertolli, 1850.
- Hotel Palace, 1922.
- Grand Hotel Royal, 1925.
- Hotel Imperiale, 1925.
- Hotel Excelsior, 1923.
- Hotel Esplanade, (piazza Puccini), 1924.
- Hotel Marchionni, (piazza Puccini), 1923.
[edit] Outskirts
Viareggio is within 20 km of two world-famous cities: Pisa and Lucca and at the footsteps of the natural beauty of the Apuanian Alps, the lake of Massaciuccoli, and the parco naturale di Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli. In addition, every town in Versilia boasts amazing history and spectacular hillside views. Viareggio is around 90 km from the city of Florence.
[edit] Culture
[edit] The Carnival
- See also: Carnival of Viareggio
Salutiamo il Carnevale
Ch'è rumore, ch'è follia,
l'universa frenesia
che rinascere ci fa.
Hail the Carnival
such fun, such madness,
this universal frenzy
that makes us all reborn.
— from "Il Carnevale a Viareggio" (Su la coppa di champagne), L. Maffei
Unanimously considered the most important carnival celebration of Italy and Europe. It was born in 1873, and the now ever-present papier mâché - used to build the famous floats - was first introduced in 1925. The official masks of the Carnival are Burlamacco and Ondina, drawn for the first time in 1930. Since 1954, RAI broadcasts the entire event on national TV. Since 2001, the craftsmen of the carnival have moved to the Cittadella del Carnevale or, literally, Carnival Town.
[edit] Prizes
- See also: Premio Viareggio
- Premio letterario Viareggio Repaci, founded in 1929 by Leonida Rèpaci, Alberto Colantuoni and Carlo Salsa.
- Premio internazionale Artiglio.
- Premio Sport Città di Viareggio.
- Premio Viareggio Sport.
[edit] Musical events
- See also: Festival Puccini
- Festival Puccini (Torre del Lago Puccini), since 1930, takes place every summer, between July and August, in an open-air theatre with 3,200 seats on the shore of lake Massaciuccoli. A new theatre is currently being built.
- Jazz and more..., music festival held since 2002 at the City of Carnival.
- Festival teatro canzone - Giorgio Gaber, since 2004 has been held at the City of Carnival.
[edit] Cultural events
- Viareggio Incontri, at "Il Principino", on the Promenade.
[edit] Festival EuropaCinema
- See also: EuropaCinema
EuropaCinema is an international film festival reserved to the European film industry. It has been founded in 1984 in Rimini, it was then moved to Bari in 1988, and finally to Viareggio in 1989.
[edit] Economy
- Primary sector: fishing and floricolture (the flowers of Versilia are the two most important activities.
- Secondary sector, apart from the several local craftsmen, by far the main contribution is given by the city’s prolific shipyards.
- Tertiary sector: the main activities are those linked to commerce and tourism.
[edit] The Shipyards
- See also: Cantieri Benetti
At the beginning of the XIX century the craftsmen from Viareggio used to build small fishing vessels along the banks of the Burlamacca canal. As the century moved on, however, this small shipbuilding activity prospered until it became an internationally acclaimed centre. Nowadays, this is a very important sector the city and the neighbouring communities.
[edit] Tourism
- Sea tourism: the local coast (very fine sand, shallow waters, vast beaches) has greately favoured this type of tourism. The first private beach resorts opened in 1828.
- Sport and event-related tourism
- Business tourism: Viareggio is renowned for it "Versilia Centro Congressi Principe di Piemonte" congress centre.
[edit] Commerce
Several important fashion brands have a local shop in Viareggio, making the city a shopping hot-spot for locals and tourists alike.
Of great importance are also the local markets:
- General markets: 3,000 sq. m of covered space, 14,000 sq. m of open-air market (open once a week) plus an additional 4,000 sq. m of open-air space for special events.
- Fishing market (wholesale): 4,000 sq. m of covered space plus 10,000 sq. m of open space.
- Fruit market (wholesale): 3,500 sq. m indoors and 7,300 outdoors.
- Flower market (wholesale): 4,500 sq. m indoors and 13,000 outdoors.
[edit] Infrastructures
Viareggio is well connected to Tuscany’s inland as well as the rest of Italy.
- By car, from the A11 (Firenze-mare) motorway, via the D11 ("Bretella") Lucca-Viareggio link road or A12 (Genova-Rosignano) motorway.
- By train, get off at the train station located near the city centre, using one of the around 60 daily trains running along the Genova-Roma line, and the Firenze line, as well as the international trains.
- By air, Pisa’s "Galileo Galilei" international airport, is just 20 km south of Viareggio’s city centre, and Florence’s "Amerigo Vespucci" airport only 95 km to the east.
- By sea, arrive at the city pier.
[edit] The Port and the Marina
- See also: Port of Viareggio
Two extensions to today’s Burlamacca canal where built in 1577. It is on its banks that the first maritime activities developed In 1740, Bernardino Zendrini had a water-gate built in order to prevent the sea water from arriving to lake Massaciuccoli. In 1820 Maria Luisa di Borbone, duchess of Lucca had the first marina of Viareggio built, which was completed in 1823, and took the name of Marina of Lucca. Between 1871 and 1873 the so-called Marina of Tuscany was built, then followed by the Marina of Italy, 1907 through to 1911. In 1938 the Marina of the Empire was also built, which was followed in the 1970’s by the Marina of Viareggio (also known as the New Marina), the Marina of the Madonnina, and the new lighthouse. The Madonnina can host up to 500 vessels.
[edit] Twinned cities
Viareggio is twinned with the following cities:
- Image:Flag of Italy.svg Italy - San Benedetto del Tronto (AP)
- Image:Flag of Italy.svg Italy - Palmi (RC)
- Image:Flag of France.svg France - Bastia, France
- Image:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China - Kunshan, China
- Image:Flag of France.svg France - Strasbourg, France
- Image:Flag of Poland.svg Poland - Opole, Poland
[edit] Famous people linked to Viareggio
[edit] Religious Figures
[edit] Writers, Painters and other artists
- Mario Tobino (Viareggio, 1910 - 1991)- doctor, poet and writer.
- Lorenzo Viani - (Viareggio, 1882 - Ostia, 1936) - painter, scultore and writer
- Uberto Bonetti (Viareggio, 1909 - 1993) - painter, father of the Burlamacco
- Alfredo Catarsini (Viareggio 1899 - 1993) - painter
- Renato Santini (Viareggio 1912 - 1995) - painter
- Mario Marcucci (Viareggio 1910 - 1992) - painter
- Inaco Biancalana known as "Il Mangialegno" (Viareggio 1912 - 1991) - sculptor
- Alfredo Belluomini (Viareggio 1892 - Florence 1964) - engineer and architetto
- Percy Bysshe Shelley (Field Place 1792 - Viareggio 1822) - poet, writer
- Annalisa Pardini - writer and poet
- Leonida Rèpaci – writer and actress
- Francesco Lenci – historian and writer
- Maria Valtorta – writer
- Roberto Alessandrini – painter, and writer
- Enrico Pea – poeta, writer and theatrical agent
- Giorgio Michetti – painter
[edit] Politicians and patriots
- Ippolito Zibibbi
- Inigo Campioni (Viareggio 1878 - Parma 1944) - soldier and politician
- Vera Vassalle - partisan
[edit] Sportsmen
- Pierluigi Collina - football referee
- Marcello Lippi – football manager
- Arturo Maffei - long jumper
- Eugenio Fascetti - football manager
- Arturo Maffei – athlete
- Paolo Fornaciari – cyclist
[edit] Show business personalities
- Marco Columbro - presenter and actor
- Egisto Malfatti - singer/songwriter and actor
- Mario Monicelli - director
- Stefania Sandrelli - actress
[edit] Other
- Gino Cecchini (1896-1978) - astronomer
- Nicola Luisotti – orchestra director
[edit] Bibliography
[edit] History
- Francesco Bergamini - Le mille e una...notizia di vita viareggina 1169/1940 - Pezzini Editore, Viareggio 1995
- a cura di Paolo Fornaciari - I quaderni del Centro Documentario Storico (Cenni di storia viareggina) - Various prints
- AA:VV: - I quaderni della torre - Pezzini Editore, Viareggio 1994
- a cura di Paolo Fornaciari - Quaderni di storia e cultura - Pezzini Editore, Vireggio (Various editions)
- Quinto Del Carlo, a cura di Ruggero Righini - L'antica magione...storia preromana di Viareggio e Versilia - Edizioni Dedalus
- Francesco Bergamini - Viareggio e la sua Storia 1000-1800 - Pezzini Editore, Viareggio 2000
[edit] Buildings
- Giorgio Polleschi - Viareggio capitale dell'architettura eclettica. "Le opere dell'ingegnere architetto Alfredo Belluomini" - Edizioni della Fontana, Viareggio 1994
- Luigi Gravina - Viareggio Illustrata (con oltre 160 incisioni nel testo) - Arti Grafiche G. Pezzini, Viareggio
- Raffaello Martinelli - Tipi di barche piroscafi battelli 1892-1928 - Pezzini Editore, Viareggio 1996
- Istituto Professionale di Stato per i servizi commerciali e turistici "G. Marconi" Viareggio - L'Istituto dei "Poveri Vecchi" - Edizione della Fontana, Viareggio 1994.
- AA. VV. - La Passeggiata (architetture) - Electa, Martellago (VE) 1997
- Flavia Franceschini, Giovanni Levantini, Maria Gabrielle Maestri e i ragazzi della IIB ('94/'95) dell'Istituto Professionale Marconi di Viareggio - Il Marconi (una scuola alla ricerca di una sede - Annuario) - Pezzini Editore, Viareggio 1997.
[edit] Religion
- C. Menchini, G. Pratesi - La Basilica di Sant'Andrea di Viareggio - Grafiche L'ancora, Viareggio 1996
- AA.VV. - La Basilica di San Paolino - Grafiche L'ancora, Viareggio 1996
- AA:VV: - 38 anni di vita pastorale (Mons. Roberto Picchi Canonico Onorario) - Tipografia L'ancora A. Bertolozzi, Viareggio 1994
- AA.VV. (regione Toscana, Touring Club Italiano) - Luoghi ebraici in Toscana - Grafiche Mazzucchelli, Settimo Milanese (MI) 2004
- a cura di Maria Grazia Galimberti - Sirio (Don Sirio Politi - una viata tra lavoro e profezia 1920-1988) - Tipografia Grafica 77, 1998
- Don G. Boninsegna, C. Vettori - Chiesa S. Cuore di Gesù Viareggio (affreschi e tempere su tavola di Massimo Micheli)
- AA. VV. - Misericordia di Viareggio - Grafiche Offset A. Bertolozzi & figli, Viareggio 1983
- AA. VV. (Scuola Elementare Santa Dorotea) - 1897-1997 Cento anni di presenza in Viareggio - 1997
[edit] Other
- Mario Tobino - Sulla spiaggia e di là dal molo - Mondadori
- Materiale divulgativo turistico dell'A.P.T. (Azienda di Promozione Turistica) Versilia
- AA.VV., a cura di Isaliana Lazzerini - D'incanto (attraverso Viareggio tra natura, storia, cultura e sogno) - Maschietto Editore, Firenze 2003
- AA.VV. a cua dell'Istituto Storico Lucchese sezione di Viareggio - Iniziativa per il restauro del Moletto Sanità - Tipografia La Darsena, Viareggio 2000
- a cura di Federica Battilani - Misericordia di Viareggio (note di cronaca e storia 1826-1986) - Litografia Varo, Ghezzano (PI) 2001
- Enrico Vettori - La Croce Verde nell'800 - Grafiche A. Bertolozzi & figli, Viareggio 1978
[edit] Links
[edit] City
- Chiesa di Sant'Andrea (Viareggio)
- Cantieri Benetti
- Porto di Viareggio
[edit] Torre del Lago Puccini
- Torre del Lago Puccini
- Festival Puccini
- Villa Borbone
- Villa Puccini
- Lago di Massaciuccoli
- Lecciona
- Parco naturale di Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli
- Friendly Versilia
[edit] Events
- Carnival of Viareggio
- Premio letterario Viareggio Repaci
- Torneo Mondiale Giovanile di Calcio "Coppa Carnevale"
- EuropaCinema
[edit] Sport
- Football Club Esperia Viareggio
- C.G.C. Viareggio
[edit] Personalities
- Sant'Antonio Maria Pucci
- Mario Tobino
- Lorenzo Viani
[edit] Territory
[edit] Photographic Gallery
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[edit] External links
- Official website of the municipality of Viareggio
- Viareggio.it: Various information about Viareggio
- Viareggino.it: Site with news, discussions, and blogs about Viareggio and Versilia
- Viareggio-online.com: Site with news and commercial information about Viareggio
- Viareggiok.it: Site with news about the city
- Site with information about the city and a small dictionary about the local dialect
- Delafia.com: Sito con forum e notizie su Viareggio
- Site hosted by the "Carnevalari" Association, with news and historical information about Viareggio and its carnival
- Portal about Versilia - authorise by the Province of Lucca
- Holiday information about Viareggio
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