Torre del Lago and Puccini

This year is the 57th Puccini Festival at the open air theatre on the lake. Puccini's association dates back to the late 18th Century when he came in search of a quiet place where he could compose his music. After success with Madame Lescaut and La Boheme, he was able to buy a house,the Old Watch Tower which gave the lake its name.
This year the festival in July and August includes La Boheme, Turandot and Madame Butterfly well worth a visit even for non opera lovers for the spectacle alone. Casa Colleverde is 45 minutes from Torre del Lago.
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