Guidebook for Massarosa and its surroundings
Parks & Nature
Massaciuccoli is a great place for art and nature lovers. The facilities near the lake are perfect to spend a nice day outdoor with your family, you can either visit the Area archeologica Massaciuccoli romana - which is the Roman part of town with the amazing Roman Baths ruins and the Museum with Roman mosaics - or have a stroll in the Lipu Massaciuccoli Bird Watching Nature Sanctuary - You can park here and visit the small ecological museum and then take off on the raised trails over the marshland. Numerous bird blinds are found at the intersection of the marshes and the lake, where, in the early morning and evening, you can see numerous bird species that use the lake.
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Massaciuccoli
Massaciuccoli is a great place for art and nature lovers. The facilities near the lake are perfect to spend a nice day outdoor with your family, you can either visit the Area archeologica Massaciuccoli romana - which is the Roman part of town with the amazing Roman Baths ruins and the Museum with Roman mosaics - or have a stroll in the Lipu Massaciuccoli Bird Watching Nature Sanctuary - You can park here and visit the small ecological museum and then take off on the raised trails over the marshland. Numerous bird blinds are found at the intersection of the marshes and the lake, where, in the early morning and evening, you can see numerous bird species that use the lake.
The Migliarino San Rossore Massaciuccoli Park has 30 kilometers of beaches from Viareggio towards south and a marine protected area which together form an environment in natural evolution, with dunes, tree-lined strips, the mouths of two rivers, various rare plant and animal species that confirm its natural quality. Stunning nature and beaches, protected area with flora and fauna for a fun and relaxing time immersed in nature.
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Regionaal Park Migliarino San Rossore Massaciuccoli
The Migliarino San Rossore Massaciuccoli Park has 30 kilometers of beaches from Viareggio towards south and a marine protected area which together form an environment in natural evolution, with dunes, tree-lined strips, the mouths of two rivers, various rare plant and animal species that confirm its natural quality. Stunning nature and beaches, protected area with flora and fauna for a fun and relaxing time immersed in nature.
Essentials
A nice supermarket where you can find all what you need, only 5 km from La Pitorina.
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Conad - Supermarket
SNC Via Sarzanese NordA nice supermarket where you can find all what you need, only 5 km from La Pitorina.
Arts & Culture
Camaiore is located in a valley surrounded by hills and the northern Appennins mountains. The town has Roman origins as one of the largest encampments near the city of Lucca and an important station along the Via Cassia. In the Middle Ages, the town grew considerably thanks to the old Via Francigena. The city represented the Twenty–seventh stage during the journey of Sigerico Canterbury, and was called Campmaior by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Now Camaiore is filled with many artistic treasures which include the Collegiate Church, Saint Peter's which is a Benedectine Abbey and in the village of Pieve of Camaiore there is an excellent example of a Romanic church dating 817 a.C. Only 7 miles from La Pitorina.
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Camaiore
Camaiore is located in a valley surrounded by hills and the northern Appennins mountains. The town has Roman origins as one of the largest encampments near the city of Lucca and an important station along the Via Cassia. In the Middle Ages, the town grew considerably thanks to the old Via Francigena. The city represented the Twenty–seventh stage during the journey of Sigerico Canterbury, and was called Campmaior by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Now Camaiore is filled with many artistic treasures which include the Collegiate Church, Saint Peter's which is a Benedectine Abbey and in the village of Pieve of Camaiore there is an excellent example of a Romanic church dating 817 a.C. Only 7 miles from La Pitorina.
Pietrasanta is a lovely medieval town known for its marble and bronze workshops, artists and monuments. It is named the Little Athens of Italy, thanks to the many international artists who chose Pietrasanta as their adopted country.
Pietrasanta is part of Versilia on the coast of northern Tuscany, about 15 miles from La Pitorina. Being only 2 miles off the coast you can quickly reach the beach of Marina di Pietrasanta and the fashionable Forte dei Marmi.
Enjoy a pleasant walk to Piazza Duomo and through the streets of the center with the little workshops, the local specialty shops, the art galleries and temporary exhibitions. And I suggest you to take your time to get a typical Italian aperitif in one of the bars that face the square. Just one comment: You'll love it, I promise!!!
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Pietrasanta
Pietrasanta is a lovely medieval town known for its marble and bronze workshops, artists and monuments. It is named the Little Athens of Italy, thanks to the many international artists who chose Pietrasanta as their adopted country.
Pietrasanta is part of Versilia on the coast of northern Tuscany, about 15 miles from La Pitorina. Being only 2 miles off the coast you can quickly reach the beach of Marina di Pietrasanta and the fashionable Forte dei Marmi.
Enjoy a pleasant walk to Piazza Duomo and through the streets of the center with the little workshops, the local specialty shops, the art galleries and temporary exhibitions. And I suggest you to take your time to get a typical Italian aperitif in one of the bars that face the square. Just one comment: You'll love it, I promise!!!
Pisa is one of the most important cities in Tuscany and it is extremely well-known in the world, because of its famous symbol: "the Leaning Tower".
Pisa is both an ancient and modern city. On the one hand, it is proud of its past , when it was a Marittime Republic and became a world power during the Middle Ages. On the other hand, now is famous for having three of the most important universities in Italy: The Scuola Normale Superiore, the Sant' Anna school of Advanced Studies and the University of Pisa.
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Pisa
Pisa is one of the most important cities in Tuscany and it is extremely well-known in the world, because of its famous symbol: "the Leaning Tower".
Pisa is both an ancient and modern city. On the one hand, it is proud of its past , when it was a Marittime Republic and became a world power during the Middle Ages. On the other hand, now is famous for having three of the most important universities in Italy: The Scuola Normale Superiore, the Sant' Anna school of Advanced Studies and the University of Pisa.
Lucca is one of the most loved towns in Tuscany, a stop that you really shouldn't miss in a classical itinerary to the discovery of the region. It's approx 10 miles from La Pitorina. The old town is surrounded by walls on the top of which you can enjoy its fantastic walking promenade. Most of the attractions show its ancient history: from the ruins of the Roman amphitheatre in the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro to the archeological remains under the 12th century church of Saints Giovanni and Reparata and the various towers and villas from the 12th to 16th centuries. Top attractions include Piazza San Michele with its beautiful Church of San Michele in Foro, Basilica of San Frediano as well as the Clock Tower and Guinigi Tower. Really worth a trip!
You might want to visit Lucca during the world famous Lucca Comics and Games festival.
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Lucca
Lucca is one of the most loved towns in Tuscany, a stop that you really shouldn't miss in a classical itinerary to the discovery of the region. It's approx 10 miles from La Pitorina. The old town is surrounded by walls on the top of which you can enjoy its fantastic walking promenade. Most of the attractions show its ancient history: from the ruins of the Roman amphitheatre in the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro to the archeological remains under the 12th century church of Saints Giovanni and Reparata and the various towers and villas from the 12th to 16th centuries. Top attractions include Piazza San Michele with its beautiful Church of San Michele in Foro, Basilica of San Frediano as well as the Clock Tower and Guinigi Tower. Really worth a trip!
You might want to visit Lucca during the world famous Lucca Comics and Games festival.
Sightseeing
The Church of San Pantaleone in Pieve a Elici is a centuries-old church that dominates the hills of Massarosa and is found right in the town that gives the church its name. The building’s origins date to San Frediano’s evangelization efforts throughout the territory and was mentioned for the first time in a document from 892.
The church of San Pantaleone owes its toponym “elici” to the Latin ilex, or holly oak, a plant that grows extensively around the church, and was built on a ridge that offers a splendid panoramic view of the whole plain of Massarosa, all the way to Lake Massaciuccoli and the coast of the Versilia.
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Pieve a Elici
The Church of San Pantaleone in Pieve a Elici is a centuries-old church that dominates the hills of Massarosa and is found right in the town that gives the church its name. The building’s origins date to San Frediano’s evangelization efforts throughout the territory and was mentioned for the first time in a document from 892.
The church of San Pantaleone owes its toponym “elici” to the Latin ilex, or holly oak, a plant that grows extensively around the church, and was built on a ridge that offers a splendid panoramic view of the whole plain of Massarosa, all the way to Lake Massaciuccoli and the coast of the Versilia.
Entertainment & Activities
If you visit the area you cannot miss the promenade in Viareggio next to the the beaches, with several shops and stores, bars and restaurants decorated with flowers, trees and plants. There is also a cycling route available on the promenade.
The promenade is built beside a long line of high-class hotels and resorts, each of which offer amazing food and customer services to their guests.
The town of Viareggio is famous all over the world for its amazing Carnival Parades with huge paper-machee wagons and masquerades.
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Viareggio
If you visit the area you cannot miss the promenade in Viareggio next to the the beaches, with several shops and stores, bars and restaurants decorated with flowers, trees and plants. There is also a cycling route available on the promenade.
The promenade is built beside a long line of high-class hotels and resorts, each of which offer amazing food and customer services to their guests.
The town of Viareggio is famous all over the world for its amazing Carnival Parades with huge paper-machee wagons and masquerades.
Lido di Camaiore is the beach resort for the town of Camaiore, located just north of Viareggio on the Mediterranean coast. The town enjoys a vast and expansive 4-kilometer stretch of golden sand beaches, with plenty of places offering shady umbrellas or tents with beach chairs, along with waterfront restaurants, bars and cafes.
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Lido di Camaiore
Lido di Camaiore is the beach resort for the town of Camaiore, located just north of Viareggio on the Mediterranean coast. The town enjoys a vast and expansive 4-kilometer stretch of golden sand beaches, with plenty of places offering shady umbrellas or tents with beach chairs, along with waterfront restaurants, bars and cafes.
Shopping
A sunny Sunday afternoon is the perfect time to visit Forte dei Marmi for people who love walking around high-fashion “made in Italy” boutiques.
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Forte dei Marmi
10 Via RomaA sunny Sunday afternoon is the perfect time to visit Forte dei Marmi for people who love walking around high-fashion “made in Italy” boutiques.
Food scene
Real Neapolitan Pizza, on Via di Montramito, some 4 miles from La Pitorina.
www.lakambusa.it - Via della Torbiera, 38 – 55054 Massarosa. Tel. +39 0584 631832.
La Kambusa
38 Via della TorbieraReal Neapolitan Pizza, on Via di Montramito, some 4 miles from La Pitorina.
www.lakambusa.it - Via della Torbiera, 38 – 55054 Massarosa. Tel. +39 0584 631832.
Amazing view and atmosphere for this restaurant in Gualdo which also offers a good pizza. Nice and romantic, especially in the summer. Booking in advance needed.
Via del Castello, 55054 Gualdo LU, Italia - phone +39 0584 952201
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La Piazzetta, Ristorante Pizzeria
Via del CastelloAmazing view and atmosphere for this restaurant in Gualdo which also offers a good pizza. Nice and romantic, especially in the summer. Booking in advance needed.
Via del Castello, 55054 Gualdo LU, Italia - phone +39 0584 952201
Amazing tuscan Tagliata and wine. Cosy, quiet and romantic.
Via Sarzanese 151, Piano di Mommio, Massarosa. Tel. + 39 0584 997 548
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Ristorante Bar Pizzeria Enoteca Coluccini - Tordelli - Bistecca
7959 Via SarzaneseAmazing tuscan Tagliata and wine. Cosy, quiet and romantic.
Via Sarzanese 151, Piano di Mommio, Massarosa. Tel. + 39 0584 997 548
Excellent sea food, quality fish. Amazing quality at a fair price www.ristorantedamiro.com
Via Michele Coppino 289, 55049 Viareggio
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Ristorante Trattoria Da Miro
289 Via Michele CoppinoExcellent sea food, quality fish. Amazing quality at a fair price www.ristorantedamiro.com
Via Michele Coppino 289, 55049 Viareggio
Romantic refined restaurant immersed in nature, you will eat while listening to the quiet and joyful sound of the nearby stream in the countryside of Pietrasanta.
Via Martinatica 20, 55045 Pietrasanta. Tel. +39 0584 1788946
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Ristorante La Martinatica
20 Via MartinaticaRomantic refined restaurant immersed in nature, you will eat while listening to the quiet and joyful sound of the nearby stream in the countryside of Pietrasanta.
Via Martinatica 20, 55045 Pietrasanta. Tel. +39 0584 1788946