Discover Massarosa: Nature, Culture and Coast

Massarosa between nature, culture and coast

Massarosa combines nature, art, regional cuisine and destinations in the surrounding area.

Discover art and history

The cultural side includes the Romanesque church Chiesa romanica di S. Martino di Bargecchia. It was built at the beginning of the 13th century. The present-day church houses polyptychs from the 14th and 15th centuries. The polyptychs therefore date from a later period than the construction of the church. Those interested in culture can thus distinguish between architectural history and sacred pictorial art.

In Pieve a Elici, there is a marble triptych depicting the Madonna and Child, Saint Pantaleon and Saint John the Baptist.

Villa Baldini in Campignano was inhabited by Paolina Bonaparte.

Nature and route

Another highlight is the Riserva Naturale del Chiarone nature reserve. It has an approximately 800-metre-long wooden walkway followed by a level path through a small wetland woodland. Those who include the Riserva Naturale del Chiarone can note the approximately 800-metre-long wooden walkway and the subsequent level path as a continuous nature section; the stated length refers only to the walkway.

Getting oriented on site

For orientation, Massarosa has a tourist information point in Piazza Taddei. There is also a tourist information point in the Museo Massaciuccoli.

Regional cuisine and special occasions

Pupporina is a traditional sweet from Bozzano that is prepared every year on the evening of 24 August to celebrate Saint Bartholomew. The date of 24 August gives Pupporina a fixed calendar reference.

In this area, Tortello is also called Tordello. It is a rich filled pasta from Massarosa that is typical of feast days. Tordello is not an additional dish, but rather the name used for Tortello in this area.

Museums, beaches and mountain destinations nearby

The Villa Orlandi palace is located in the immediate vicinity of Massarosa. The surrounding area of Massarosa also includes the Museo civici Villa Paolina Bonaparte museum, the Museo archeologico di Camaiore museum and the Museo del Carnevale di Viareggio museum.

Coast and mountains in the region

The Spiaggia Lido di Camaiore beach is located in the vicinity of Massarosa; the Spiaggia Marina di Pietrasanta beach is also nearby. Monte Matanna is likewise located in the vicinity of Massarosa. The Spiaggia Forte dei Marmi beach is located in the wider regional surroundings of Massarosa. For regional planning, the beaches and Monte Matanna can be considered separate topics, while Spiaggia Forte dei Marmi belongs to the wider regional surroundings of Massarosa.

Other place names

Bargecchia, Quiesa, Compignano, Gualdo, Massaciuccoli, Montigiano, Pieve A Elici, Mommio Castello, Piano Di Mommio, Stiava, Piano Di Conca, Corsanico-Bargecchia and Miglianello.

Lucca