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The Liberty Tour
Between the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century, Montecatini became the international center of a ‘new style’ that earned it the visits of artists and renowned personalities who chose this charming town for their rendezvous.
Just take a dive into the Belle Époque… Departing from Piazza del Popolo, let yourself be enraptured by the elegant atmosphere of Viale Verdi opening in front of your eyes. The absolute protagonist of the avenue is Galileo Chini and his ceramic works of art, which were produced in the workshop that he founded in 1896 in partnership with the best architects, artists and interior décor experts of that time. You will admire the Locanda Maggiore, the Gambrinus arcades, the Politeama Theater (now called Imperiale Cinema Theater), the Town Hall with its marvelous windows, the Excelsior Cinema, the Tamerici Pavilion, and the Excelsior (the former casino and grand café, which has now been turned into a thermal establishment). Plunged amidst flourishing green parks, soar harmoniously the Terme Leopoldine, the Terme Torretta and the Terme Tamerici thermal establishments. The bottom end of the avenue is dominated by the imposing façade of the Tettuccio thermal establishment: here beauty finds its ultimate expression in an overall bounty of peace and harmony. Many splendorous things will delight your eyes: the art nouveau décor that embellishes the dome of the orchestra tribune; the historic Sala della Scrittura (Writing Room) and the Café; and, above all, the fascinating “Galleria delle Bibite” (Drink Gallery) with its astonishing ceramic panels by Basilio Cascella that reproduce the seasons of life. Finally, just wander around the many roads that wind through the town and lift your gaze to admire the eclectic style of the Casino Kursaal Theater, or the prestigious Grand Hotel La Pace, the Rinfresco Villa, characterized by majolica friezes engraved with the stylized rose so cherished by Mackintosh.
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APT Montecatini Terme/Valdinievole |
Viale Verdi66/68
51016 Montecatini Terme (PT)
Ph. +39 0572 772244
fax +39 0572 70109
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