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Where is Viareggio, Italy


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Viareggio is located in central Italy, in the Tuscany region along the Tyrrhenian Sea. It sits on flat coastal land between beaches and pine forests. Viareggio is near cities like Pisa, Lucca, Florence, and Livorno. The city covers about 33 square kilometers and has a population of around 62,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 43.87°N latitude and 10.25°E longitude. Viareggio is famous for its long sandy beaches, seaside promenade, Liberty-style buildings, and the colorful Viareggio Carnival.

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Viareggio City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionTuscany (Toscana)
ProvinceLucca
City StatusMunicipality (Comune)
Established15th century (developed as a coastal settlement)
Geographic PositionCentral Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea coast between the Apuan Alps and the sea
Coordinates43.87° N, 10.25° E
Total Area33 km²
Population62,000
Elevation2 m
Area Code+39 0584
Postal Code / ZIP Code55049
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesTourism, Shipbuilding (yachts), Fishing, Services
TransportationRail hub, A11 motorway nearby, port and marina facilities
ClimateMediterranean
Famous AttractionsViareggio Carnival, Liberty-style seaside promenade, Viareggio Harbor, Pineta di Ponente
Known ForCarnival floats, beaches, luxury yacht construction
Websitehttps://www.comune.viareggio.lu.it