Surroundings of Viareggio and Versilia near the Hotel Katy

The little Viareggio quarter, a goal for lovers of classical singing and for tourists who want to visit the places associated with the most highly appreciated composer of the twentieth century: Giacomo Puccini. This is the location of the famous open air theatre where every summer the celebrated Puccini Festival is held.

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Torre del Lago

Torre del Lago: 5 km (bus/train)

The little Viareggio quarter, a goal for lovers of classical singing and for tourists who want to visit the places associated with the most highly appreciated composer of the twentieth century: Giacomo Puccini. This is the location of the famous open air theatre where every summer the celebrated Puccini Festival is held.

Pietrasanta

Pietrasanta: 8 km (bus/train)

The regional capital of historic Versilia, it is a centre for working marble and bronze of international standard, making it a crossroads for sculptors from all over the world. Thanks to a historical centre that is full of monuments and beautifully preserved, over time the town has made itself into a real city of art, with many galleries, and large seasonal exhibitions in the Piazza del Duomo and the Church of Sant'Agostino.

Lucca

Lucca: 20 km (bus/train)

A beautiful city enclosed by sixteenth-century walls. The city of Lucca is traditionally called the 'city of a hundred churches' thanks to the large number of religious buildings from different periods inside the walls.

Pisa

Pisa: 20 km (bus/train)

Here we may admire some of the works of art made by various artists, mostly from Pisa. The famous Piazza dei Miracoli that is the location of the Duomo, the Bell-tower, the Baptistry and the Campo Santo.

Marble Quarries

Carrara: 30 km (train)

It is the world's most important centre for the famous Carrara marble, a very valuable white marble that is mined from the nearby Apuan Alps in the famous marble quarries.

Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre: 50 km (train/motor-boat)

The Cinque Terre is a ragged stretch of coast of the western Ligurian Riviera, which has five towns or, as they used to say, five 'terre' of 'lands', perched on spurs of rock by the sea: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.

Florence

Florence: 100 km (bus/train)

It is an important centre, considered the city of origin of the Renaissance, and it is universally recognised as one of the peaks of art and architecture, and also renowned as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, thanks to its numerous monuments and museums - including the Duomo, Santa Croce, the Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Pitti.

Chianti

Chianti: 130 km

The hills of Chianti, lying between the provinces of Florence and Siena, enclose valleys of unspoiled nature and unequalled beauty. The famous vineyards give excellent wines. You can also admire farms, churches and castles by visiting the traditional villages of Greve, Radda and Gaiole.

San Gimignano

San Gimignano: 150 km

A famous medieval town with beautiful towers, in the heart of the Tuscan countryside in the province of Siena. The characteristic medieval architecture of the historic centre was declared a UNESCO world heritage centre.

Siena

Siena: 160 km

No other city keeps alive the cultural and civil heritage of the middle ages like Siena, with the Palio and the 17 Contrade, with its artistic masterpieces and a historic centre like a spread out museum. At Siena craftsmanship, gastronomy and wine all reach an excellent level, and bear a message of culture and tradition.