If you are holidaying in the picturesque Versilia district of Tuscany, you would thoroughly enjoy a day trip to the towns of Pietrasanta and two mountain towns called Seravezza and Stazzema in Alta Versilia.
Visitors wishing to stay for a few days have a fantastic range of holiday villas in Pietrasanta and the Versilia region to choose from, most with superb views of the Apuan Alps and the nearby coast. The beautiful town of Pietrasanta is known as ‘Little Athens’ because of the colourful artistic culture that is in abundance here.
There are many artists based here because of the spectacular views that can be viewed from all around the town and tourists have plenty of interesting attractions available to them also.
Pietrasanta is home to many artisans that specialise in marble sculpture because of the availability of the stone in nearby quarries. This elegant tourist town has a superb collection of lovely shops, restaurants and bars to browse around and only a few kilometres away is Marina di Pietrasanta on the coast where activities like sailing and swimming can be enjoyed.
Visitors wishing to stay for a few days have a fantastic range of holiday villas in Pietrasanta and the Versilia region to choose from, most with superb views of the Apuan Alps and the nearby coast. The beautiful town of Pietrasanta is known as ‘Little Athens’ because of the colourful artistic culture that is in abundance here.
There are many artists based here because of the spectacular views that can be viewed from all around the town and tourists have plenty of interesting attractions available to them also.
Pietrasanta is home to many artisans that specialise in marble sculpture because of the availability of the stone in nearby quarries. This elegant tourist town has a superb collection of lovely shops, restaurants and bars to browse around and only a few kilometres away is Marina di Pietrasanta on the coast where activities like sailing and swimming can be enjoyed.
This charming town has a superb cathedral called Duomo di San Martino which is filled with intricate architectural structures and exquisite painting and artefacts. Nearby in Palazzo Moroni, visitors can learn all about the exciting history of this town in the archives stored here.
Why not embark on a thrilling mountain trek up into the Alta Versilia to the towns of Seravezza and Stazzema where you will be greeted with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape!
Seravezza is an entryway to the Apuan Alps National Nature Reserve and was once a very popular holiday destination for noblemen who held the position as Grand Duke of Tuscany over the centuries. The Palazzo Medici, finished in 1565 is a majestic example of stunning architecture and is now a museum for tourists. There are frequent festivals and exhibitions held here that provide excellent entertainment for those who witness them!
Why not embark on a thrilling mountain trek up into the Alta Versilia to the towns of Seravezza and Stazzema where you will be greeted with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape!
Seravezza is an entryway to the Apuan Alps National Nature Reserve and was once a very popular holiday destination for noblemen who held the position as Grand Duke of Tuscany over the centuries. The Palazzo Medici, finished in 1565 is a majestic example of stunning architecture and is now a museum for tourists. There are frequent festivals and exhibitions held here that provide excellent entertainment for those who witness them!
A visit to the nearby town of Stazzema will be an enriching tourist experience as there are many beautiful old buildings and magnificent views of mountain villages to be seen from here. Admire the ruins of a mountain castle here, the Silversmith’s tower and the Tower of Mount Anchiana.
Enjoy a sweet lunch here of freshly baked bread and the delicious honey that’s made in Alta Versilia. Choose from a dark amber chestnut honey, Acacia honey and Abete honey, each with distinctive flavours and textures.
A tour around these wonderful places in Versilia would be an excellent addition to your Tuscan holiday. Read through some related articles about the nearby town of Camaiore to get a better understanding of the wealth of exciting activities to do in the beautiful Versilia area of Tuscany!
Enjoy a sweet lunch here of freshly baked bread and the delicious honey that’s made in Alta Versilia. Choose from a dark amber chestnut honey, Acacia honey and Abete honey, each with distinctive flavours and textures.
A tour around these wonderful places in Versilia would be an excellent addition to your Tuscan holiday. Read through some related articles about the nearby town of Camaiore to get a better understanding of the wealth of exciting activities to do in the beautiful Versilia area of Tuscany!
Photo credits
picture 1: Hpschaefer / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Hpschaefer / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Lucarelli / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Hpschaefer / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Hpschaefer / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Lucarelli / CC BY-SA 3.0
