Viareggio is an Italian town in the province of Lucca in Tuscany. The name derives from Via Regia, an ancient communication route around which the village of Viareggio developed. It is known as a seaside resort, for its Art Nouveau architecture, for fishing, floriculture and for the Carnival, born in 1873. The city is an active industrial and artisan centre, especially in the field of shipbuilding. Viareggio is also known i ...