History of Viareggio
A millennium ago, the land on which now stands the town of Viareggio, was covered by the sea and the hinterland area consisted of large and extensive swamps.
In ancient times the area of Viareggio was only in 1400 that the marshland was drained extensively. Matilde Tower
In 1460 or so, the Lucchese, after several disputes with the Pisani and decided to reclaim the swamps around the coast, thus ensuring a balance port for the import and trade.
The symbol of the city and hub of the history of Viareggio is the tower called "Matilda", built by the senate of Lucca in 1550.
Viareggio is one very popular and has hosted many characters and men of culture.
In 1601 Viareggio, former town, was declared "Portofranco" and in 1617 became the capital of the Vicar of Primorska.
The birth of the first baths from about 1823.
At Maria Luisa of Bourbon to the route of the Avenue of lime trees that allowed her to reach the center from their villa in the pine forest of the east.
promenade and 'in this period that starts activities in Viareggio.
There are also numerous men of culture who have stayed in the area: the poet Percy B. Shelley and Lord Byron, Manzoni, Puccini, D'Annunzio. |
