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Relais la Villa is just a few kilometres away from the world famous Carrara marble quarries where Michelangelo personally selected the marble blocks for his masterpiece sculptures. Positioned between the Appenine mountain range and the Meditteranean sea, these imposing and majestic mountains create an unforgettably beautiful panorama.

Pietrasanta, nicknamed Little Athens, is just a 5 kilometer mile away. It features typical Tuscan trattorie and countless art galleries which attract art enthusiasts from around the world. Shopaholics will enjoy the luxurious shopping to be found in Forte dei Marmi, the high-end restaurants and most exclusive clubs along the coast. Take a walk in Viareggio and admire its liberty-style architecture, where Carnevale takes place in the month of February.

From Relais La Villa it is possible to reach Florence, Lucca and Pisa by car and train.

Lucca, nicknamed the city of the hundred churches due to its large number of buildings of culture from different historical eras located inside the city walls, features one of the best preserved historical centres. To visit Lucca means to immerse oneself in its narrow streets, taking walks on the city walls, and tasting the typical local dishes in one of its many restaurants.

Pisa, most famously known for its leaning tower, has made it famous all over the world. However, there are also other good reasons for visiting this splendid Tuscan city, such as its spectacular town squares.

Florence, home of the Renaissance. The city can be considered an open air museum in itself and is a UNESCO heritage site. Its famous monuments, museums, spectacular city squares, Florence welcomes milions of international visitors each year. But Florence does not only offer art and culture; its luxurious boutiques in Via dei Tornabuoni and Via della Vigna Vecchia to the small handicraft workshops in Oltrarno, Florence has become an important point of reference for international fashion.

Cinque Terre are composed of five little towns clustered on cliffsides in tiny inlets. It is a completely unique panorama made of hills and steep drops into the crystal clear waters, bays and delightful beaches. Cinque Terre offers countless mountain footpaths, pathways throught the towns, boat trips, visits to sanctuaries, and top quality cuisine.