{"id":968,"date":"2024-06-07T13:03:59","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T13:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/?p=968"},"modified":"2025-06-27T12:52:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T12:52:15","slug":"pietrasanta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/pietrasanta\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Pietrasanta: Tuscany&#8217;s Hidden Town"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"968\" class=\"elementor elementor-968\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3611fcb7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3611fcb7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1ae6aaa0\" data-id=\"1ae6aaa0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1b745c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1b745c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The town of <strong>Pietrasanta<\/strong> is tucked away just a few kilometres from the Versilia coast and surrounded by the Apuan Alps. It is only 32 km north of Pisa and about an hour away from Florance, making it easily accessible and a great stop along your Tuscan holiday.<\/p><p>In this blog post, we will share everything you need to know about beautiful <strong>Pietrasanta<\/strong>, the town&#8217;s key attractions, and cultural sites that make it a must-visit destination. We will highlight seasonal events and festivals that bring the town to life throughout the year, and finally, we\u2019ll share why staying with Lucca Apartments and Villas while in <strong>Pietrasanta<\/strong> is the best choice for an unforgettable Tuscan experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e5206df elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5e5206df\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-29c127c3\" data-id=\"29c127c3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__375c8b56\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4dfc4f4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4dfc4f4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a5f20d6\" data-id=\"a5f20d6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ddfbf39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6ddfbf39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Origins of Pietrasanta<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c26e30c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c26e30c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fb368ba\" data-id=\"fb368ba\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a21bba elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"0a21bba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=London%20Eye%2C%20London%2C%20United%20Kingdom&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"London Eye, London, United Kingdom\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"London Eye, London, United Kingdom\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4dfab1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4dfab1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Pietrasanta<\/strong> is often referred to as the &#8220;<em>City of Artists<\/em>,&#8221; because it has such a rich artistic past that has shaped the town&#8217;s importance and cultural significance. The town was founded in the 13th century by Guiscardo da <strong>Pietrasanta<\/strong> (the town&#8217;s namesake), and quickly became a strategic and economic hub as it was located near other major cities, the coastline and natural resources like the Carrara marble reserve.<\/p><p>Throughout the town&#8217;s history, <strong>Pietrasanta<\/strong> has been influenced by many important figures and events. The famous <strong>Medici family<\/strong>, who ruled Florence, invested in its development, establishing it as a centre for marble production. This choice is what attracted so many artists and sculptors, including <strong>Michelangelo<\/strong>, to come to the area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a71595 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a71595\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Since then, <\/span><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Pietrasanta<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> has evolved into a renowned artistic location, preserving its artistic heritage and also inviting a new generation of local artists to flourish. Let&#8217;s have a look into the key attractions and cultural sites that make <\/span><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Pietrasanta<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> an art lovers&#8217; dream destination.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2057feae elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2057feae\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-349d5b2e\" data-id=\"349d5b2e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10eee97a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"10eee97a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key attractions and cultural sites in Pietrasanta<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43f1c584 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43f1c584\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Apart from wandering down the beautiful streets of <strong>Pietrasanta<\/strong>, the town offers some must-see attractions. Here are our top picks for places to visit while in <strong>Pietrasanta<\/strong>:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d71f38 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5d71f38\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7b5abd99\" data-id=\"7b5abd99\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66969349 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66969349\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Art galleries<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ace2e25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ace2e25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pietrasanta boasts a multitude of traditional galleries scattered throughout the town, each offering a glimpse into the rich artistic heritage of the area. However, what truly sets Pietrasanta apart is its reputation as an &#8220;open-air museum.&#8221; The town&#8217;s streets and squares are adorned with an impressive array of famous sculptures and captivating art installations, creating a seamless blend of history and contemporary art in every corner.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6653682 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6653682\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/gallery-pietrasanta-751x430.jpg\" title=\"gallery-pietrasanta\" alt=\"gallery-pietrasanta\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c101503 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c101503\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: transparent;\">Being in close proximity to the renowned marble quarries, Pietrasanta has naturally become a hub for sculptors and artists. This advantageous location has led to the establishment of numerous sculpture workshops and studios, where you can witness artisans at work, crafting masterpieces from marble. In addition to these workshops, the town is dotted with public art installations, making art an integral part of the urban landscape. Visitors can enjoy a walking tour through Pietrasanta, encountering extraordinary pieces of art at every turn and experiencing firsthand the vibrant cultural atmosphere that defines this unique town.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-10207ec elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"10207ec\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b7ec6c2\" data-id=\"b7ec6c2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31e3552 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"31e3552\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Museums<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4640ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4640ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The museums found in <strong>Pietrasanta<\/strong> are a testament to the town&#8217;s artistic significance.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97d1764 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"97d1764\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/museum-pietrasanta-751x430.jpg\" title=\"museum-pietrasanta\" alt=\"museum-pietrasanta\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1acede elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1acede\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: transparent;\">The <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.museodeibozzetti.it\/welcome\">Museo dei Bozzetti<\/a><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: transparent;\"> is dedicated to sculpture and has pieces from more than 350 artists. The museum is open on <\/span><strong style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: transparent;\">Mondays<\/strong><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: transparent;\"> from 2:00 pm &#8211; 7:00 pm, <\/span><strong style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: transparent;\">Tuesday to Saturday<\/strong><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: transparent;\"> from 9:00 am &#8211; 1:00 pm and again from 2 pm &#8211; 7 pm. On <\/span><strong style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: transparent;\">Sundays and holidays<\/strong><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: transparent;\">, opening hours are 10: 00 am &#8211; 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm &#8211; 7:00 pm. <\/span><strong style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: transparent;\">Entry is free<\/strong><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: transparent;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comune.pietrasanta.lu.it\/home\/comune\/amministrazione-trasparente\/amministrazione-trasparente-2\/organizzazione\/articolazione-degli-uffici\/museo-archeologico-versiliese-bruno-antonucci\">Museo Archeologico Versiliese<\/a> is located near the popular Piazza del Duomo and offers a fascinating collection of historical artefacts from the region&#8217;s ancient past. This museum is perfect for history enthusiasts looking to learn more about the ancient world in this region. During the summer season, the museum is open from <strong>Tuesday to Sunday<\/strong> from 10:00 am &#8211; 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm &#8211; 7:00 pm<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f98fb05 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f98fb05\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b98bf4a\" data-id=\"b98bf4a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-937a9da elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"937a9da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Historical sites<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4819eee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4819eee\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-22ef17a\" data-id=\"22ef17a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-123c98d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"123c98d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/art-pietrasanta-751x430.jpg\" title=\"art-pietrasanta\" alt=\"art-pietrasanta\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf330d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf330d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pietrasanta&#8217;s historic centre is worth exploring as it holds many architectural landmarks. The <em>Piazza del Duomo<\/em> is the heart of the town and has the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.duomodipietrasanta.org\/il-duomo-di-san-martino\/\">Cathedral of San Martino<\/a>. This 13th-century cathedral is a must-see from both the outside and the inside. Adjacent to it is the <em>Bell Tower of San Martino<\/em>, famous for its unique helicoidal staircase designed by Donato Benti.<\/p><p>The Duomo is open every day from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm, and again in the afternoon from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm (7:00 pm in the summer).<\/p><p>The <em>Church of Sant\u2019Agostino<\/em> is another beautiful spot that serves as a church but also an art exhibition, housing more than 700 plaster sculptures from international artists.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-661105f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"661105f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0e248fe\" data-id=\"0e248fe\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c27928 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c27928\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Events and festivals in Pietrasanta<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74c204a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74c204a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many fun seasonal events and festivals take place throughout the year in <strong>Pietrasanta<\/strong>. One of the most anticipated events is the <em>Pietrasanta in Concerto<\/em>, which is a music festival, held annually in July. This festival has performances by world-class musicians and orchestras throughout stunning venues. Another special event is the <em>Cultural Summer<\/em> or <em>Estate Pietrasantina<\/em>, which takes place over the summer and has an open-air theatre, concerts, dance performances, and literary events.<\/p><p>Local markets and fairs add to the town\u2019s cultural scene. There is a monthly antique market, held on the first Sunday of each month, and in the Piazza del Duomo, you can also find many food festivals taking place on weekends. Other events like the <em>Versilia Produce Festival<\/em> are highly anticipated and attract gourmet and local food lovers alike.<\/p><p>Christmas is also a very popular time full of local festivals and charming events throughout the city, but one of the more famous local festivals is held in the nearby town of Viareggio, which celebrates the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/viareggio-carnival\/\">Viareggio Carnival<\/a> marking the start of the Great Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e90c26 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7e90c26\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-191a4bb\" data-id=\"191a4bb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf344a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bf344a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Carnival-viareggio-qetnwxibmmyt1i05q61ql4y2d2ba9be4gucdb1fnu8.jpg\" title=\"Carnival viareggio\" alt=\"Carnival viareggio\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cbef4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2cbef4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>Viareggio Carnival\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eb069a3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"eb069a3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0d6684b\" data-id=\"0d6684b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1030e42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1030e42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Pietrasanta should be your next holiday stop<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa0acc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa0acc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Pietrasanta<\/strong> is a great town to visit and stay in to not only immerse yourself in some of the most spectacular art and history that Italy has to offer but also to get you away from the larger crowds in places like Florence. It has a unique vibe as it blends historical art and culture with modern and contemporary workshops and public installations.<\/p><p>Visiting in the summer months is a great idea since you can take advantage of the many street festivals and events that are taking place throughout <strong>Pietrasanta<\/strong>, as well as enjoying some downtime by the beach as the town is only 3 kilometres away from the coast. While exploring the area, make sure to try some of the local cuisine and even enjoy an excursion to the great outdoors hiking in the Apuan Alps.<\/p><p>When planning your stay in Pietrasanta and along the many other towns of Tuscany, <strong>Lucca Apartments and Villas<\/strong> are an ideal choice for top accommodation. You have a wide variety of properties to choose from, all catering to you and your group&#8217;s size and needs.<\/p><p>Book your stay with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/\">Lucca Apartments and Villas<\/a> today for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Tuscany. Discover the magic of <strong>Pietrasanta<\/strong> and explore the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of this remarkable region.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The town of Pietrasanta is tucked away just a few kilometres from the Versilia coast and surrounded by the Apuan Alps. 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