LIMONAIA

In the fraction Pieve a Elici the famous church of S. Pantaleone, a monument sublime is found to look at itself from the outside for its magnificent whitish size and snello the bell tower. Visiting the church We find works important as I fresco it della” Madonna with bambino” of XIII the century, the sacre-cross between of XVI the century and the marmoreo polittico of XV the century. The adjacent bell tower has been obtained from one preexistence defensive structure. In the months of July and August the musical and concert season is carried out, prestigious festival of chamber music (arches, violins, piano and flutes).

VERSILIA: Sea, mountains, hills, endless sandy beaches and rich Mediterranean vegetation. Very few other places are capable of offering such a variety of environments within a relatively limited space. This explain perfectly the undisputed charm of Versilia in everyone's imagination as one of the most attractive holiday destination, symbol of fun and lightheartedness, but also culture, nature and glamour.

Lying along the coastal shore of Tuscany, in the province of Lucca, Versilia is one of the most fascinating area of the entire Region. A unique territory, it includes seven municipalities i.e. Viareggio, Pietrasanta, Camaiore, Forte dei Marmi, Massarosa, Stazzema and Seravezza. The area offers a diversified natural environment, combined with a remarkable artistic and architectural heritage, reminiscent of a rich historical a and cultural past

In summer or in winter, thanks to its many historical and environmental destinations and to a particularly mild climate.

MASSAROSA: Massarosa, mostly famous for its splendid natural environment surrounded by sixteen districts, which are equally divided between lowland and hillside. Renowned nucleus since the Prehistoric Age, Massarosa has become more important during the Roman empire and traces of the ancient Roman Thermal baths of Massaciuccoli can be still seen today. Under the hegemony of the Republic of Lucca from the XIV until the XVI century, Massarosa lived a period of florid wealth. Between the XIV century and the XVII century numerous elegant villas - twenty-seven in total -were built not only for the nobles but also for rich merchants of the area. The most famous of these villas is undoubtedly Villa Baldini in Compignano, where Paolina Bonaparte lived. Still today, the route of the villas in Massarosa and the Lucchesia represents one of the greatest attractions in the entire district. Not less important, finally is the gastronomic culture of the territory that can be found in the many town festivals.