- Versilia
Versilia is the name given to an area on the northern coast of
Tuscany , inItaly , within theProvince of Lucca .The Versilia region stretches between
Marina di Massa to the north and the Lake of Massaciuccoli to the south and is reknown region of national and international appeal, as well as being popular seaside destination for summer holidays. The region comprises the following cities or comuni:*
Camaiore
*Viareggio
*Massarosa
*Pietrasanta
*Forte dei Marmi
*Seravezza
*Stazzema The last four cities form what is normally referred to as "historical versilia".
Bibliography
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Diamondo Scalabrella : "Vita eroica di Guiscardo da Pietrasanta", Tip. Cooperativa Pietrasanta, 1964, pag. 72.
*Mario Lopes Pegna : "Versilia ignota", Editoriale Toscana, Firenze 1958.Landscapes
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Valdorcia
*Casentino
*Crete senesi
*Chianti
*Maremma
*Mugello region
*Val di Chiana
*Garfagnana
*Versilia Climate
The Versilia region is characterised by a mild climate throughout the year, although its proximity to the
Alpi Apuane , means that heavy rainfalls may take place in the spring and autumn.The table below summarises the average temperatures and rainfall in Versilia.
External links
* [http://www.versilia.turismo.toscana.it APT Versilia]
* [http://www.pagineversilia.it PagineVersilia Versilia and Viareggio web portal]
* [http://www.vacanzeinversilia.com/eng Touristic information about Versilia]
* [http://www.aboutversilia.com/ Touristic guide about Versilia]
* [http://www.inversilia.org/eng/ Art and monuments in Versilia]
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