Travel tips for opera lovers – Torre del lago and Puccini

Puccini in Torre del lago

The series about historical places of opera art. Get to know exciting excursion and travel ideas for opera lovers. This time: Puccini in Torre del lago

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Puccini in Torre del Lago

With the small village of Torre del Lago (today Torre del Lago Puccini) and the picturesque tower on the lake, Puccini found the magical place he was looking for to let his creativity flow. He stayed in this place on Lago di Massaciuccoli until 1921. In 1921 he left the place, due to an industrial construction on the lake.

The property was turned into a museum by his granddaughter (who died in 1917), which still fascinates today. Already since 1930 the Puccini Festival takes place on the lake.

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Destination Museo Villa Puccini

With the income from the “Bohème” he bought the tower, renovated it and expanded the estate into a stately residence. He composed many of his operas (Tosca, Il Trittico, La Rondine and Fanciulla del West) in this Art Nouveau villa. He maintained contact with local artists and fishermen who met regularly as a “bohemian club.” He enjoyed bike rides, speedboats and pursued his hobby of hunting wildlife such as snipe. The museum is inspiring, music sounds through the rooms and it is authentically furnished, a worthwhile destination to visitlast, and last but not least, the chapel also houses the tomb of the master.

A bus runs from Viareggio to the Museo

Torre del lago:

https://www.giacomopuccini.it/

View into the Museo Puccini:

Destination Festival Puccini

Annually, the Puccini Festival is held on the lake during the months of July and August. Several operas of Puccini are given on a large open-air stage.

Festival Puccini:

https://www.puccinifestival.it/