Pietrasanta

The fascinating medieval city of Pietrasanta attracts artists from all over the world. In recent decades the city has turned into a veritable open-air museum where you can admire among the many galleries and squares of the town, a constant and continuously renewed display of top-tier contemporary artworks and sculpture.

The city has earned the nickname of Little Athens thanks to the concentration of artists who have decided to settle here. Among the best-known in decades are Igor Mitoraj and Fernando Botero. Some of the many permanent sculptures that can be admired while walking through the city include the Warrior of Botero and the Centaur and the Annunciation of Mitoraj.

The city has a maritime district, Marina di Pietrasanta that is just a few km from the historic center. The views stretch across the Versilia coast, a stone's throw from Forte dei Marmi.