The villa where Puccini lived, composed and is buried

In 1891, Giacomo Puccini arrived for the first time in Torre del Lago, a small village on the shores of Lake Massaciuccoli between Pisa and Viareggio. He fell in love with the place and decided to make it his home. In 1899, he bought the property and had it renovated: thus was born the villa that would be his home for over thirty years.

Not merely a birthplace, but something more: the place where Puccini chose to live, where he found inspiration, and where he composed almost all of his most important operas. Within these walls were created Manon Lescaut (1893), La Bohème (1896), Tosca (1900), Madama Butterfly (1904), La Fanciulla del West (1910), La Rondine (1917) and Il Trittico (1918).

The Museum

The house, which was converted into a museum in 1925 by his son Antonio, retains its original appearance. The Förster piano, the portraits of the Maestro, the death mask, the Japanese screen, everyday objects, honours from around the world and paintings by his Macchiaioli friends all tell the story of Puccini’s life.

In 1926, Giacomo Puccini was buried in the chapel, which had been converted from a small sitting room in the villa, where he now rests alongside his family.

Visit the Villa

The villa is located in Torre del Lago Puccini, just a short walk from the Gran Teatro Giacomo Puccini. For opening times, prices and bookings:
Fondazione Simonetta Puccini per Giacomo Puccini.