Viareggio is a city waiting to be discovered, characterised by its kilometre-long beaches and famous Art Nouveau architecture, its marina with numerous luxurious boats and its long promenade. Entertainment is the key word: during the day, in summer, the bathing establishments take care of their guests; at night, the numerous discos and fashionable clubs come alive, bringing joy and fun. The Viareggio Carnival, one of the most important in Italy, is the flagship event here. Viareggio has an almost unique characteristic: in its centre coexist some of the most important realities of the world nautical industry and small craftsmen who together develop many of the best products of the naval art that finds its showcase every year in spring when the boat show with the best of Italian and international shipbuilding is staged. Lazily nestled on the shores of Lake Massaciuccoli, the hamlet of Torre del Lago is famous for the Puccini Festival held every year in the open-air amphitheatre in honour of Giacomo Puccini. Between opera, dance, musicals and concerts, summer in Torre del Lago is a succession of music and emotions. The cuisine of Viareggio is a mixture of tastes linked to the many influences that have characterised it and the many flavours of land and sea.