Category Archives: Public Art

Lucca the last city in my Tuscan tour.

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Babs

Lucca has the energy and remarkable architecture of a much smaller scale Florence. Also home to Puccini and some unique crispy fried wafers called “brigidini.” The story is that these were created by the nuns of St. Bridgit by mistake … Continue reading →

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Finding Sculpture beneath the Tuscan Hills

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Babs

Only a half hour bus ride from Prato and you find yourself in this serene oasis of sculpture. The peaceful setting wrapped in the green, Carmigano Hills of Seano, provides a wonderful stage for these bronze masterpieces. The Quinto Martini … Continue reading →

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Sweet relief for our tired feet, Viareggio!

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Babs

Just a short, approximately hour and a half, train ride from Prato and we are at the beach. Viareggio is one of the largest beach towns in Tuscany. It’s like no beach I have ever been. The breezes from the … Continue reading →

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