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Tag: Pietrasanta

Botero’s 80th birthday is celebrating in Tuscany

Saturday, July 7, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Arts

Botero in TuscanyColombian artist Fernando Botero is celebrating his 80th birthday in the renowned sculpture centre of Pietrasanta in Tuscany, Italy, with a new exhibition of statues, including huge cats, horses and large women. Six of his giant sculptures tower over visitors in the cathedral square in the dusty town, which has been home to master artisans down the centuries.

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Tuscan beaches are getting better

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

castiglione-della-pescaia-a-tuscan-beachThe 2012 edition of Bandiere Blu awarded 246 beaches with the flag, which is 13 more than 2011. The beaches that received recognition in Tuscany include the area of Versilia, with Forte dei Marmi, Pietrasanta, Camaiore and Viareggio. The scores are awarded by Fee the Foundation for Environmental Education in collaboration with Enel Sole, and were awarded in Rome.

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