natural wonder
Carrara Marble Quarries
Vast white marble amphitheatres in the Apuan Alps supplied Michelangelo, tourable by 4x4 above Carrara.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Pietrasanta
Tuscany, Italy · Europe
About Pietrasanta
Pietrasanta works well as a base: 5 minutes from Seravezza, 16km from Carrara Marble Quarries.
Pietrasanta is in Tuscany, Italy, with about 19,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Seravezza, about 4 km away.
Pietrasanta is a town and comune on the coast of northern Tuscany in Italy, in the province of Lucca. Pietrasanta is part of Versilia, on the last foothills of the Apuan Alps, about 32 kilometres (20 mi) north of Pisa. The town is located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) off the coast, where the frazione of Marina diRead more
Pietrasanta is located.
It is situated on the main road and rail link from Pisa to Genova, just north of Viareggio.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Pietrasanta?
Within an hour or so of Pietrasanta: Carrara Marble Quarries (16 km), Lucca (26 km), Devil's Bridge (Ponte della Maddalena) (26 km), Leaning Tower of Pisa (30 km).
Are there any good drives near Pietrasanta?
The nearest famous roads are Cinque Terre Coastal Trail, Autostrada del Sole and Passo della Futa.
Where is Pietrasanta?
Pietrasanta is in Tuscany, Italy, about 4 km from Seravezza.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 18,897
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Tuscany
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 43.9595, 10.2278
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Pietrasanta
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Lucca
A charming Tuscan city encircled by remarkably intact Renaissance walls that now serve as a tree-lined promenade.
26 km · about 30 min drive
bridge
Devil's Bridge (Ponte della Maddalena)
A striking medieval humpback bridge arching over the Serchio river at Borgo a Mozzano in the Garfagnana, its improbably steep 11th-century span the stuff of devil-pact legend.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Leaning Tower of Pisa
World-famous freestanding bell tower known for its unintended four-degree lean, built over 199 years from 1173.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Riomaggiore
The southernmost Cinque Terre village with colorful tower houses stacked along a steep ravine above the sea.
42 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Santuario della Madonna di Montenero
A clifftop sanctuary along the SS1 coastal road in Riomaggiore offering dramatic views over the Cinque Terre coastline.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Manarola
A tiny Cinque Terre fishing village famous for its photogenic harbor and terraced vineyards producing Sciacchetra wine.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Cinque Terre
Five colourful fishing villages clinging to the rugged Italian Riviera coastline, connected by scenic hiking trails.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Pietrasanta
- 26 kmDevil's Bridge (Ponte della Maddalena)A striking medieval humpback bridge arching over the Serchio river at Borgo a Mozzano in the Garfagnana, its improbably steep 11th-century span the stuff of devil-pact legend.
- 42 kmSantuario della Madonna di MonteneroA clifftop sanctuary along the SS1 coastal road in Riomaggiore offering dramatic views over the Cinque Terre coastline.
- 46 kmCinque Terre Coastal TrailA legendary hiking path connecting all five Cinque Terre villages along dramatic coastal cliffs above the Ligurian Sea.
- 48 kmCinque Terre Viewpoint (Vernazza)The trail approach to Vernazza reveals one of Italy's most photographed coastal panoramas, with its harbour and church tower.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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