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Versilia is a part of Tuscany that goes from the Apuan Alps to Lake Massaciuccoli, bounded on the north by the mouth of Cinquale

The municipalities that are part of it are all located in the province of Lucca. They are: Camaiore, Pietrasanta, Serravezza, Forte dei Marmi, Stazzema, Massarosa and Viareggio.

Typical of the coastal area are the woods along it. The best known is the Parco della Versilia, which has an area of eighty acres and is located in Marina di Pietrasanta.

The beaches of Versilia are well known and appreciated in Italy and abroad. Italian and foreigners find those suitable places for quality vacation.

Interesting to see it is the Museo Archeologico di Camaiore where since 1986 many remains dating back to prehistoric times are kept.

In Camaiore there also is the Museum of Sacred Art housing since 1936 paintings and a beautiful collection of gold artefacts and vestments coming from churches in the district.

In Viareggio there is the Civic Museums of Villa Paolina once the summer residence of Paolina Bonaparte.

In Pietrasanta there is the Rocca di Sala, a Ghibellina fortress overlooking the historical centre. It is a castle with corner towers and a central bastion of the Lombard period.

Versilia is a Tuscany tourist area par excellence and offers excellent accommodation for every budget. There are many resorts such as farmhouses or Bed & Breakfasts immersed in a rural atmosphere in ancient villas and many apartments to rent for the summer holiday.

Of course it is possible to stay in Campsites, well suited to those who decide to take a holiday at low cost and to the youngest.

And to enjoy the Italian cuisine there is an endless array of fine restaurants based on fresh fish and fine wines.