Viareggio

Viareggio is a town in the province of Lucca situated on the coast of the Ligurian Sea in the north of Tuscany, Italy.

Related Topics:
Lucca - Ligurian Sea - Tuscany - Italy

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The town has a population of around 60,000.

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Viareggio is a popular tourist resort with a historic fishing harbour. Other industries include the manufacture of luxury motor yachts.

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A Puccini opera festival is held at nearby Torre del Lago.

Related Topics:
Puccini - Torre del Lago

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The Viareggio Prize for Italian literature is named after the town.

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