Torre Matilda (Matilda Tower) is one more important historical monument of the city. The construction of the tower took place in the 16th century. This watchtower was a part of a complex of fortifications of the city. Observers used the tower to see approaching pirates. The tower changed its status in the 19th century. It was turned into a prison for some time. Nowadays the halls of the tower host various exhibitions and cultural events. From an architectural point of view the city’s old cemetery, which was opened in 1876, is also a very interesting place to visit. This is a true open-air museum, which attracts visitors by beautiful sculptures of most famous Italian artists. There are also several beautiful tombs in the territory of the cemetery. There are several very interesting legends connected with some of them.
Bourbon Villa is a very popular destination for tourists. The beautiful mansion was built in the beginning of the 19th century and is surrounded by a huge park. Several centuries ago, the territory of the park housed lush vineyards. Today the entire territory of the mansion is given to visitors who enjoy unhurried walks on narrow paths and enjoy the magnificence of wildlife. The mansion often hosts various art exhibitions, so this is also the place where you can see works of young sculptors and artists.
Continue reading
This article about Viareggio is written by the orangesmile.com editorial team and is protected by the copyright law. The article can only be re-used with a direct link to www.orangesmile.com