A love story between Giacomo Puccini and the Versilia

For his home on the lake, Puccini moved into the tower that gives the village its name, renovating it into a Liberty-style villa. Today, you can explore the home, part of the Puccini House & Museum, where the composer worked and entertained his friends. You can admire his piano and the many photographs and letters on display, sent to Puccini by major figures like Toscanini, Caruso and even Edison, all great admirers of the Lucca-born Maestro.

When visiting Torre del Lago, it’s easy to imagine Puccini walking through the lake-side park and the splendid Villa Orlandi, the home of a close friend. We can see him dreaming of his heroines, creating the characters that we’ve come to love, from Tosca to Madame Butterfly, all right here, where he breathed in the peace and beauty of his timeless surroundings.