Cheap Flights to Viareggio

Situated in the Italian province of Lucca, Viareggio is a small city not far from Pisa. While it has vast stretches of beaches, those are mostly private properties. The city is famous for its Carnivale di Viareggio festival. The city is in close proximity to several popular Italian destinations. The vibrant nightlife adds to the attractions. It was more famous as a beach side resort in the 1900's but you can still enjoy its beautiful landscape and boisterous atmosphere if you visit during the carnival season.

To reach the city, you can use the Pisa airport which is accessible from Viareggio both by bus and train network. The airport has some cheap flights to Viareggio.

Viareggio has earned fame for its grand festival which is held in accompaniment with several interesting events. A parade is held across seafront promenade before the main event. Viewers can enjoy the masked balls, music, theater, entertaining competitions and children's performances arranged during the carnival time. You can explore the Carnival Citadel Museum to get a glimpse of the heritage of this event.

Viareggio has a number of historical monuments that have stamps of its splendid architecture. The St. Andrew Basilica is a major tourist puller. The beautiful church has lush vegetation around it which adds to its aesthetic appeal. Another important architectural landmark of the city is Brunetti house with awesome ceramic interiors.

The Matilda Tower also called as Torre Matilda is another important edifice which was set up in the 16th century. The watchtower was used as a prison for some time as well. You can also see the old cemetery, set up in 1876. It is adjacent to a number of beautiful tombs. Another tourist spot in Viareggio worth mentioning is Bourbon Villa. This 19th century mansion is encircled by a pretty park. If you want a free beach area to take a stroll, head to the southern part of the city. The serene pinewood park Pineta di Ponente is also nice for an evening walk. The beautiful edifices, serene beachside and cheap flights to Viareggio draw thousands of travelers to this town in Tuscany.

Viareggio has some accommodations with modern amenities. However, you can also choose from hotels in Viareggio based on Liberty-style buildings.