Massarosa - Lakes, rivers and canals Lago di Massaciuccoli During Roman times, Lake Massaciuccoli was known as the Papirian Fosse. The area is very famous since the composer Giacomo Puccini went hunting them. For migratory birds, the lake is the ideal place to rest during their journey. Over the centuries, part of the canals have been reclaimed to protect themselves from malaria, despite this, the flora and fauna with different birds and a particular vegetation remains in the area.