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This afternoon in Viareggio / Questo pomeriggio a Viareggio
2010.11.17
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From Wikipedia :
Viareggio is a city and comune located in northern Tuscany, Italy, on the coast of the Ligurian Sea. With a population of over 64,000 it is the main centre of the northern Tuscan Riviera known as Versilia, and the second largest city within the Province of Lucca.
It is known as a seaside resort as well as being the home of the famous carnival of Viareggio (dating back to 1873), and its papier-mâché floats, which (since 1925), parade along the promenade known as "Passeggiata a mare", in the weeks preceding Easter. The symbol of the carnival of Viareggio and its official mask is Burlamacco, designed and invented by Uberto Bonetti in 1930.
The city traces its roots back to the first half of the 16th century when it became the only gate to the sea for the Republic of Lucca. The oldest building in Viareggio, known as Torre Matilde, dates back to this time and was built by the Lucchesi in 1541 as a defensive fortification to fight the constant manace of corsair incursions.
Viareggio is also an active industrial and manufacturing centre; its shipbuilding industry has long been renowned around the world and its fishing and floricultural industries are still fundamental sectors to the city’s economy.
Viareggio hosts the Premio letterario Viareggio Répaci for literature, established in 1929. Amongst the other events organized around the year, it is worth mentioning the Festival Gaber, which has been held every August since 2004 to celebrate the memory of Giorgio Gaber, and is attended by several high-profile Italian musicians.
Because of the long-lasting rivalry between Viareggio and Lucca, the Lucchesi refer to Viareggio as Marina di Lucca ("Lucca's Seaside"). On the other hand, the people of Viareggio have made the most out of their carnivalesque spirit by writing several songs which ridicule their neighbours from Lucca.
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Grazie
Thank you
From Wikipedia :
Viareggio is a city and comune located in northern Tuscany, Italy, on the coast of the Ligurian Sea. With a population of over 64,000 it is the main centre of the northern Tuscan Riviera known as Versilia, and the second largest city within the Province of Lucca.
It is known as a seaside resort as well as being the home of the famous carnival of Viareggio (dating back to 1873), and its papier-mâché floats, which (since 1925), parade along the promenade known as "Passeggiata a mare", in the weeks preceding Easter. The symbol of the carnival of Viareggio and its official mask is Burlamacco, designed and invented by Uberto Bonetti in 1930.
The city traces its roots back to the first half of the 16th century when it became the only gate to the sea for the Republic of Lucca. The oldest building in Viareggio, known as Torre Matilde, dates back to this time and was built by the Lucchesi in 1541 as a defensive fortification to fight the constant manace of corsair incursions.
Viareggio is also an active industrial and manufacturing centre; its shipbuilding industry has long been renowned around the world and its fishing and floricultural industries are still fundamental sectors to the city’s economy.
Viareggio hosts the Premio letterario Viareggio Répaci for literature, established in 1929. Amongst the other events organized around the year, it is worth mentioning the Festival Gaber, which has been held every August since 2004 to celebrate the memory of Giorgio Gaber, and is attended by several high-profile Italian musicians.
Because of the long-lasting rivalry between Viareggio and Lucca, the Lucchesi refer to Viareggio as Marina di Lucca ("Lucca's Seaside"). On the other hand, the people of Viareggio have made the most out of their carnivalesque spirit by writing several songs which ridicule their neighbours from Lucca.
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Grazie
Thank you
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Wow, you find the garden of Eden!! :-D
Ryana · 2010-11-17: 07:39
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#5 is splendid!
lefeuaulac · 2010-11-17: 07:39
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great set! thanks for sharing the information! Nice architecture in 2!
Riyaz · 2010-11-17: 07:54
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Eden !!! haha :)
????? · 2010-11-17: 08:41
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beautiful!!!!
urmysunshine · 2010-11-17: 10:06
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The pics are great :]
navyblueeye · 2010-11-17: 10:37
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love your tours around tuscany... great work, i wish there was similar in the uk with similar weather too...
????? · 2010-11-17: 11:59
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Old sentiments still linger between "city states"? It is so funny to me! Thanks for the lovely introduction to Viareggio! What a beautiful fenestration you captured in that first shot!
atszabo · 2010-11-17: 13:25
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The last photo has a spiritual/celestial quality...almost ethereal.
marilynx · 2010-11-17: 13:36
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Such a beautiful place and wonderful information :)
cariad · 2010-11-17: 13:44
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beautiful place !!!!!!!!!!!
photodeclair · 2010-11-17: 15:44
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Ma signore sei sempre in giro! ;) Nice set!
Izobel · 2010-11-17: 15:44
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Looks like my kind of place :)
yellodog · 2010-11-17: 16:34
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Stunning place !!
finbarr · 2010-11-17: 17:49
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I think I might enjoy some time here as we are entering winter in Canada.
stabeez · 2010-11-17: 18:05
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Very beautiful. Thanks!
danrav · 2010-11-17: 18:55
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Very interesting place - thanks for the information. Beautiful buildings and setting!
lgnelson · 2010-11-17: 19:44
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merci pour la visite
domelia · 2010-11-17: 19:58
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Nice set! I like the last shot!!
Yokai · 2010-11-18: 01:21
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great post... :) great report...:) I like most #2... I wish I see the carnival .... :) Grazie...
GyozoE · 2010-11-18: 02:55
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Lovely.
leocheung · 2010-11-18: 04:32
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Eden, for sure!
Contesina · 2010-11-19: 08:30
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Great details!
wildduck · 2010-11-19: 13:34
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These old structures have such character. You captured them well.
SunflowerGirl · 2010-11-19: 23:27
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