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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 a town located in Tuscany, Italy. With a population of 18,897, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pietrasanta sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pietrasanta to your route.

About Pietrasanta

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 di

Read 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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Pietrasanta offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Pietrasanta located?

Pietrasanta is located in Tuscany, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 43.9595 latitude, 10.2278 longitude.

What is the population of Pietrasanta?

Pietrasanta has a population of approximately 18,897 people, making it a town in Italy.

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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

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

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.

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

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.

25 km · about 30 min 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

landmark

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

  • 25 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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