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Viareggio
With sparkling sea on one side, gleaming white marble mountains of the Apuan Alps on the other, Viareggio deserves it's nickname, the 'pearl of Versilia'.
Viareggio is the southernmost Italian Riviera style resort on Italy's Mediterranean coast and the largest beach town in Tuscany. Art Nouveau buildings housing shops, cafes, and seafood restaurants line its promenade. There are several good art nouveau, or Liberty style, villas in town. Although Viareggio was at its peak as a resort in the 1920's, it's still a top Tuscan town for beaches, seafood, and nightlife. It's also known for holding one of Italy's top carnival, or mardi gras, festivals.
Viareggio holds one of the largest and most celebrated carnival festivals in Italy, drawing over a million people. The elaborate parade, running along the seafront promenade, is usually held the three Sundays before carnevale, the day of carnevale (Shrove Tuesday), and the Sunday following.
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