This itinerary takes us through the very
suggestive places where the famous composer Giacomo Puccini
lived and which were a source of inspiration for the
writing of some of his very famous works.
Meeting with guide and visit to:
-
Lucca with the many landmarks so dear to the composer. His
native home now a museum, Casa natale museo Puccini (admission
fee), the historical Caffè Caselli, meeting place
for musicians and scholars
-
Torre del Lago with the villa in which Puccini composed
his most famous works
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Viareggio, with the beautiful seafront boasts some of the
most striking buildings in Art Nouveau, amongst the many
is Caffé Margherita a favourite of Puccini's
An alternative itinerary to Viareggio is a visit to the house-
museum in
Celle Puccini (admission fee) the native town of
the Puccini family (it can only be reached by mini bus)