Pietrasanta

Pietrasanta is a beautiful town located in the Tuscany region of Italy, just a few kilometers away from the Mediterranean Sea. It is a popular tourist destination that has a lot to offer visitors, from its rich history to its beautiful art galleries, restaurants, and sandy beaches. Pietrasanta is also known for its marble quarries, which have produced some of the finest marble sculptures in the world. To learn more about this charming town, visit the official tourism website for Pietrasanta: https://www.visittuscany.com/en/destinations/pietrasanta/

Highlights of Pietrasanta:

  1. Piazza del Duomo - a beautiful square surrounded by historic buildings and home to the Cathedral of St. Martin. https://www.visittuscany.com/en/attractions/piazza-del-duomo-in-pietrasanta/
  2. Bottega d'Arte Galleria - an art gallery that showcases the works of some of the best contemporary artists in Italy. https://www.bottegadartegalleria.com/
  3. Bagno Carlo - a family-friendly beach club with a swimming pool, bar, and restaurant. https://www.bagnocarlopietrasanta.it/
  4. Pietrasanta Cathedral - a beautiful church that dates back to the 14th century and is home to many valuable works of art. https://www.visittuscany.com/en/attractions/pietrasanta-cathedral/
  5. Marble Quarries - take a guided tour of the local marble quarries and learn about the history of this important industry. https://www.visittuscany.com/en/ideas/the-marble-quarries-of-carrara/

Directions to Pietrasanta:

By Car: From Florence, take the A11/E76 motorway towards Pisa Nord and then follow the signs for Viareggio/Pietrasanta. The journey takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes. From Rome, take the A1 motorway towards Florence, and then take the A11/E76 motorway towards Pisa Nord. From there, follow the signs for Viareggio/Pietrasanta. The journey takes around 3 hours and 30 minutes.

By Plane: The nearest airport to Pietrasanta is Pisa International Airport, which is located around 35 kilometers away. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or rent a car to get to Pietrasanta. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pisa to Pietrasanta, which takes around 30 minutes