5 things to see in Marina di Pietrasanta
is at the center of the famous resort of Versilia from which you can among other things easily reach the following attractions:
- The center of Tonfano and the pier
- Villa La Versiliana and the park
- La Versiliana Theater
- The beach
- International Sculpture Park
There are certainly many things to see in Marina di Pietrasanta because the tourist vocation of our area dates back to the 1930s, it was very famous in the years ’60 for nightlife, just think of the legendary La Bussola, where internationally renowned singers or artists performed. But it is still an area that deserves to be experienced in order to really appreciate it and, not surprisingly, enjoys a tourism that is faithful in the time that returns from year to year in these parts.
In line with its tradition, Marina di Pietrasanta offers everything a tourist could want: large well-equipped beaches, elegant shops, excellent restaurants and bars where to eat and drink the latest news; in addition to the many events organized by the city and night clubs, also internationally renowned as the Twiga and Nikki Beach; possibility to visit the hills and villages of the hinterland, very well-kept and characteristic; there is a gastronomic tradition in line with the rest of Tuscany; possibility to practice many sports activities such as golf, surfing, wind-surfing, mountaineering and hiking, horseback riding, cycling, cycling, mountain-biking.
The center of the village is very nice and characterized by villas and luxury villas, gardens and small parks.
The variety of the landscape offers a coast framed by hills and Alps that make the landscape unique and unique. The pine forests are a characteristic of this area of the Tuscan coast.
We have identified the 5 main things to see in Marina di Pietrasanta, what we think characterizes it:
- The heart of the center goes from the pier and the promenade to Via Versilia which is partly a pedestrian area.
Here there are shops and a wide choice of pizzerias and restaurants, ice cream parlours, clothing and sports shops, perfumeries.
On Saturday morning it takes place in the square in front of the pier and in the streets surrounding the weekly market, well known among its visitors, in particular, for clothing.
The name that most of all is linked to Villa La Versiliana is that of Gabriele D’Annunzio. The poet loved to spend the summer and part of autumn in the Villa owned by the family of counts Digerini Nuti. The Villa was built in 1800 and still today art exhibitions are organized inside.
The Versiliana Park is what remains of the coastal forest, the so-called “Macchia di Marina” that existed already in 1300, and extends for about 800,000 square meters.
It is a forest full of alders and pines and a dense undergrowth and can be visited by following three different routes: Un bosco per noi’, Percorso vita policrosalus’ and ÄVersiliana bike’ . It’s common to find people running and horseback riding.
Renowned over the years for the importance of the shows on the calendar, the International Festival animates the afternoons and evenings of Versilia, in particular July and August, now for many decades. Immersed in the green of the pine forest, the Teatro della Versiliana offers theatrical performances, ballet and concerts of light and classical music with national and international artists of world renown.
Famous is the Café della Versiliana where in the afternoon are interviewed characters of the show, journalism and politics but also local personalities by authoritative names of journalism on current affairs, politics and entertainment. Participation in the Café for the public is free.
Per l’estate 2019 sono previsti in calendario Rossella Brescia, Antonio Manzini, Vittorio Cecchi Gori, Giuseppe Cruciani, Gianfranco Vissani, Sveva Casati Modignani, Stefano Massini, Dacia Maraini, Barbara Alberti, Frank Matano, Klaus Davi, Tomaso Montanari, Ivan Zazzaroni, Salvo Sottile, Arrigo Sacchi, Domenico Iannacone , Paolo Del Debbio, Ciro Vestita, Paolo Condò, Davide Oldani, Eva Cantarella, Giordano Bruno Guerri.
Last but not least is the beach!
Our area enjoys thin sandy beaches and beach resorts offer high-level services, well-maintained beaches and well-spaced umbrellas, which guarantee the privacy and tranquility of guests. It is often possible to practice some water sports (surfing, sailing, windsurfing, beach volleyball ) and the wide spaces guarantee the tranquility of all.
In general, the activities are not intrusive and the tourists remain satisfied both for the tranquility and for the possibility of carrying out activities.
- In 2017, the municipal administration formalized the birth of the International Sculpture Park, an Artistic Traffic Zone that involves the entire municipal area, including the Marina.
66 works have been installed on squares, roundabouts, gardens and public spaces throughout the municipal area with the aim of enhancing them.
In Marina di Pietrasanta we find: in the public gardens of Tonfano “The Flamenco” by Giovanna Battaino, work in white marble of Carrara; on the Promenade the monument-memorial to 11 September of Beatrice Fineschi; in XXIV Square Maggio the “Woman Turtle” by Novello Finotti who also made the “Sant’Antonio” on the pier that comes out of the sea; at the entrance of the pier “La Potenza al Cubo” by Stefano Pierotti. In D’Annunzio Square, in Fiumetto, “La Bagnante” by Franco Miozzo.
We are sure that the ideas are not lacking for a nice holiday!
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