One of the most unusual attractions is the ancient marble quarries, whose development began in the Roman era. Here they extracted valuable marble, which was used for finishing the most luxurious buildings. The reserves of marble in these places are among the largest in the world. Even now, the production does not stop. This landmark became available for tourists, relatively recently. Near the quarry, researchers were able to discover many interesting archaeological artifacts.
Among the historical attractions of Viareggio, it is worth noting Villa Bourbon. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful architectural masterpieces of the city. A few years ago, this luxurious villa with an interesting interior decoration was converted into an art museum. Now it regularly hosts exhibitions of famous young painters. Another interesting feature of the elegant mansion is the surrounding extensive garden. A walk through it will give a lot of unforgettable impressions.
The medieval Mathilde’s Tower, which was built in 1534, remains the permanent historical symbol of the city. According to available historical data, earlier on the site of this tower was a large castle. However, in the Middle Ages it was already in ruins. The medieval tower was built from the wreckage of this castle. For many years, it was the main defensive structure in the city. In the 19th century, this tower housed a prison, and today in the building of the medieval tower, exhibitions and other cultural events are often held.
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