It is known as a seaside resort, as well as the home of the famous Viareggio carnival (dating from 1873), and its paper floats, which (starting in 1925), run along the promenade known as the "sea walk". ”In the weeks of Carnival. The carnival symbol from Viareggio and its official mask is Burlamacco, designed and invented by Uberto Bonetti in 1930.
The city has its roots since the first half of the sixteenth century, when it became the only sea gate for the Republic of Lucca. The oldest build..... more details about Viareggio