It is no secret that I love Pietrasanta. It is just over an hour drive to this lovely town on the Versilia coast. There is a Marina, but I like the town itself, which is inland a little.
The central piazza is usually scattered with art pieces. It is a stunning piazza at any time and the art adds to the beauty and fun.
The current exhibition is by Emanuele Giannelli and is in place until the end of August.
A big blue banana is the centrepiece…don’t ask me why.
A walk around the piazza reveals other pieces.
Who is pulling Pinocchio’s strings?
Superheroes and their baby.
Snow White with a gun.
It is not every day you see the Pope on a skateboard.
Look who’s hiding.
A green man.
Tucked away in a space between the campanile and the church is this chap.
There are some excellent shops in Pietrasanta. Here are 2 favourites.
This shop is an Aladdin’s cave of treasures.
Next door is Memorie. Several delights from this shop have made their way to my home.
I have a couple of restaurants where I like to have lunch. Ristorante Quarantuno was the choice of the day. The food here never disappoints.
Anchovies beautifully presented.
Second course…chicken in a crunchy crust with vegetables and a Parmesan waffle..delicious.
A day out in Pietrasanta should be repeated on a regular basis.
The delivery I have been waiting for has finally happened, now I am waiting for the satellite dish to come. Once this is done I will be able to go a little further afield and stay overnight somewhere. I hear the beach calling me.
Emanuela Marchesini…Via Garibaldi 1
http://www.emanuelamarchesini.com
Memorie…Via Garibaldi 5
Phone…0584 792511
Ristorante Quarantuno…Via Stagio Stagi 41
Phone…0584 70328