A hotel stay in Forte dei Marmi near Viareggio is the perfect occasion for discovering one of Tuscany's most famous seaside resorts and its wonderful surroundings. Forte dei Marmi's name comes from the 18th century fort (20-minute walk from hotel) which is now home to the Museo della Satira and was originally built to defend the 300-metre-long pier used for shipping marble. It was commissioned by Michelangelo for shipping enormous blocks of the extremely white Carrara marble to Rome, where they would become the most beautiful sculptures of all time. Guests at this family-friendly beach hotel have easy access to restaurants and the beach. Clubs and shops can be found in the city centre, around 1.5 km from the hotel. The railway station is roughly 5 km away. Towns in the vicinity include Lucca, around 4 km away, Pietrasanta, around 7 km away and Carrara and Viareggio, both around 10 km away. Peretola Airport is located approximately 150 km from the hotel.The hotel is perfect for a holida