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Pietrasanta is a town and comune on the coast of northern Tuscany in Italy, in the province of Lucca. Pietrasanta is part of Versilia, on the last foothills of the Apuan Alps, about 32 km north of Pisa. The town is located 3 km off the coast (where the frazione of Marina di Pietrasanta is located).   The Pietrasanta Marina, with golden sand and luxurious equipments is considered one of the best beaches of Italy.

The town has Roman origins and part of the Roman wall still exists.   The medieval town was founded in 1255 upon the preexisting “Rocca di Sala” fortress of the Lombards by Luca Guiscardo da Pietrasanta, from whom it got its name. Pietrasanta was at its height a part of the Republic of Genoa (1316–1328). The town is first mentioned in 1331 in records of Genoa, when it became a part of the Lucca along with the river port of Motrone, and was held until 1430. At that time it passed back to Genoa until 1484, when it was annexed to the Medici held seigniory of Florence.   In 1494, Charles VIII of France took control of the town. It remained a Luccan town again until Pope Leo X, a member of the Medici family, gave Pietrasanta back to his family.   The town suffered a long period of decline during the 17th and 18th centuries, partially due to malaria. In 1841, Grand Duke Leopold II of Tuscany promoted several reconstruction projects (including the building of schools specially created to teach carving skills, and the reopening of the once famous quarries).   The town then became the capital of the Vicariato di Pietrasanta, which included the towns of Forte dei Marmi, Seravezza and Stazzema (this region became the historical heart of Versilia). The town joined the newly-unified Italian Kingdom in 1861.

HOW TO REACH

BY CAR: From the north, A1 direction south to Parma, then A15 (CISA) to La Spezia, then A12 exit Versilia, from the South: A1 (Highway of the Sun) to Florence, then A11 (Firenze-Mare) until Viareggio, then take the A 12 until exit Versilia..

BY TRAIN: Pietrasanta station is well connected with the resort of Viareggio, just 10 km away from the station, important connection point for many trains in arrival and departure.

BY PLANE: Ventimiglia-Torino-Genoa-Pisa-Rome, Milan-Livorno, Viareggio, Lucca-Montecatini-Florence-Prato-Pistoia. Pietrasanta is easily reachable from the airport G. Galilei of Pisa (45 km) by public transport, as well as from the airport A. Vespucci (90 km) in Florence.

EVENTS

S.BIAGIO

The patron of Pietrasanta is Martino that is celebrated on November the 11th, but the most revered saint in the city since the 15th century has been San Biagio, celebrated on February the 3rd. The celebration is a fair, which attracts the whole Versilia. O This event is an opportunity to meet each other, to going for sopping and to satisfy one’s curiosity about the traditions of this area. For two days the center is transformed into a wide array of business proposals and fun. A show that keeps the charm of tradition. The exhibition of the relics of St. Biagio in the Cathedral of San Martino and the blessing of the throat represent the reason to come to Pietrasanta for thousands of pilgrims who pay homage to the Saint. To San Biagio was dedicated the church of the V century which today is called St. Anthony. Crafts, modern, antiques, clothing, treats, zoological and agricultural technologies, shows and funfair.

CARNEVAL

downtown parades have been held since the early ’900 along the streets to remember historical moments which took place in the town. DuRing carnival the city is divided into districts separated and joined by friendship and rivalry: Lanterna, Beca, Africa, Città Giardino , Vecchiuccio, Collina, La Contratoia, Pontestrada, Crociale, Porta a Lucca, Bar Renzo .. Each year before the carnival, the Queen is elected during the Song ‘Sprocco d’aregento. The event is run by local singers with the presence of famous names of Italian events as: Corrado, Pippo Baudo, Silvan, Daniele Piombi, Gianfranco D’Angelo, Gigi Sabani. The National Theatre Company of Versilia welcomes the audience with his skits. The mask parades are repeated for three Sundays and on Mardi Gras in the streets of downtown. The parades are inspired by events of daily life and are full of kids cheering. The National Theatre Company of Versilia welcomes the audience with his skits. The mask parades are repeated for three Sundays and on Mardi Gras in the streets of downtown. The parades are inspired by events of daily life and are full of kids cheering. During each show you can enjoy meals prepared by the districts during the food festival in Piazza del Duomo. At the end of the parade: dancing. In the eighties, then, it was decided to replicate the carnival parade in the summer to cheer the stay of tourists. Four Sundays of celebration with music, dances, food festivals and a beautiful fireworks during the end of the exhibition.

PRIZE CARDUCCI

On December the 10th 1906 the Swedish Academy awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature to Giosué Carducci, , famous writer from Pietrasanta. The poet was seriously ill in Bologna and could not travel to Stockholm to crown his career with the prestigious award. And yet, while in Sweden Wirsen praised him during the official ceremony, the Swedish Minister De Buildt, travelled to Bologna to give to the Poet Laureate the Nobel prize.Carducci died two months later. Pietrasantahas always honored the poet; since 1950 the literary prize has been repeated out to him; this is one of the greatest prizes of Italian poetry. In 2007, for the centenary of his death, the honors has been solemn.

BARSANTI AND METTEUCCI

The “Prize  BARSANTI AND METTEUCCI” is one of the most important events in the area. In collaboration with the Rotary Club Versilia Viareggio,who has created the award, the price is sponsored by the Communities of Versilia, the districts of Lucca of Tuscany. At the forefront the illustrious Barsanti and his collegue from Lucca Matteucci. The internal combustion engine has fostered the growth of communications, transport and industry, bridging the gap between peoples. This award is the tangible symbol of the importance of the invention of Barsanti and Matteucci, at the same time represents a recognition to those who continue the work of research and improvement of motor vehicles. This award is dedicated also to those who made famous the motor with sports, explorations and discoveries.