Pietrasanta is a gorgeous town just an hour from Bagni di Lucca along the Versilia coast. We often drive there for a few hours, to have lunch, and to wander through the town. The large piazza in the centre often has interesting art on display.
Fish with legs was a recent theme.
On our latest trip there were some stunning pieces on display.
This one looked amazing from every angle.
Some came to admire the sculpture, but some just wanted to play.
This one was also impressive.
It also made a great hiding place.
No doubt by the same artist, this time with clothes.
There is some permanent art on display as well.
The Centaur by Igor Mitoraj in a nearby piazza was created in 1995.
I think the whole town is a work of art.
I wonder what he thinks of the art in the piazza below him.
Click here for a bit more on Pietrasanta.
Thank you for introducing Pietrasanta and its art to me Debra 🙂
Those bronze nudes are so proud and beautiful! Found out from Google that the sculptor is Giuseppe Bergomi. Hadn’t heard of him before.
By: Madhu on November 15, 2012
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Pietrasanta is a pretty little town, with lots of interesting shops and galleries.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 15, 2012
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oh those bronze nudes are just fantastic, I love them, ciao lisa x
By: Lisa | Renovating Italy on November 15, 2012
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The art in the piazza changes constantly.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 15, 2012
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I enjoyed the art walk, Debra. Thank you!
By: jann on November 15, 2012
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I love my visits to Pietrasanta. They have a great food market there too.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 15, 2012
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what a beautiful ‘Museum’ Pietrasanta is. Have to read about Giuseppe Bergomi now. Interesting Bell-tower, Debra.
By: anyone4curryandotherthings on November 15, 2012
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Pietrasanta is a lovely town. As well as galleries, there are some beautiful homeware shops, where I have found some great things for our new house.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 15, 2012
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It is a great advantage for us to have the Versilia within an hour’s drive. Bag I do Lucca is so well located! We go quite often to the Coast.
Great photos, Debra! It is a beautiful art display.
By: mulino dominillo on November 15, 2012
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I know! There are some great towns along the coast.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 15, 2012
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Oh yes I agree Debra…the whole town is a work of art. Loved your post. Misty, grey and cold in Paris today! A bientot.
By: Paris Rendez-vous on November 15, 2012
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I think it is wet and cold in Italy right now too. Brisbane seems like a good place to be.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 15, 2012
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This looks absolutely wonderful Deb. Will have to visit when next in Italy. Thank you!
By: Moira on November 15, 2012
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You will love Pietrasanta.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 15, 2012
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fascinated me…. so beautiful. Thank you dear Debra, love, nia
By: niasunset on November 15, 2012
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This sculpture is stunning, and it’s even better that it makes a place for kids to play!
Hugs,
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on November 15, 2012
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The children were having a great time playing around the sculptures.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 15, 2012
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Thanks for continuing to take me places I haven’t been.
By: aFrankAngle on November 15, 2012
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There are many wonderful places in Italy….too many to see in one lifetime.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 15, 2012
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Wow – those are some very interesting and beautiful pieces of sculpture. Lovely to see art on display in a public place.
By: Just Add Attitude on November 15, 2012
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Really cool! What a great way to inspire people with outdoor art!
By: thirdeyemom on November 15, 2012
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Pietrasanta always has interesting art on display.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 15, 2012
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What a lovely place to enjoy stunning art! That is so unique, and look so real. Looks like the perfect day with the pretty weather.
By: Susan on November 15, 2012
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Have you been to Pietrasanta? I’m sure you would love it.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 15, 2012
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What a fun day you must have had with the wonderful art exhibit. Thanks for sharing it with us…very enjoyable.
By: Karen on November 15, 2012
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Pietrasanta is a delightful town, we go often.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 15, 2012
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I think I was there several years ago with friends…but my foot was broken and I was on crutches. I’ll definitely put it on my places to revisit.
By: Karen on November 16, 2012
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Absolutely beautiful sculptures,
we went pass Pietrasanta on the
train from Portovenere to Bagni
last month,
I would hate to think the exhibition
was on and me miss it.
so much to see,so little time.
By: Elsear on November 15, 2012
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You can’t do everything. Portovenere is gorgeous too.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 15, 2012
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Love the juxtaposition. Italian villages lend themselves to ultra modern art like that so well. What a lovely day out!
By: janinevasta on November 15, 2012
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What an exciting art display – I love the little people – so perfectly formed as well as the lively little people demonstrating the ‘accessability’ of the art. However I think my favourite is the one-legged fish.
By: Jan on November 17, 2012
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Wow I am going there…not sure when but will make a special trip when somewhere nearby.
By: rozmacallan on November 21, 2012
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Pietrasanta is a fabulous town, you would love it.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 21, 2012
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Awesome! It looks clean too. I mean, not vandalized, painted over nor scraped. Kudos to the tourists!
By: rommel on November 21, 2012
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Pietrasanta is a beautiful town and yes, it is very clean and well kept.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 21, 2012
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Thank you for the tour! Beautiful!
By: Amy on November 24, 2012
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Pietrasanta is a beautiful town, I hope you visit one day.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 24, 2012
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By: Art in Pietrasanta « Bagni di Lucca and Beyond | Arounder on November 25, 2012
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Beautiful art pieces!
By: mirellamccracken on November 25, 2012
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There is always something interesting to see in Pietrasanta
By: Debra Kolkka on November 25, 2012
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Definitely a place to visit. I’ve seen so little of Italy, I wish to discover more of it.
By: Nat on November 29, 2012
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