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HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN PIETRASANTA, TUSCANY

The luxury of a grand hotel combined with the simplicity of your own home. This is the philosophy of the Palazzo degli Artisti of Pietrasanta, a prestigious resort where the charm of elegant surroundings blends with the atmosphere of a unique town and class of its guests.

First and foremost, is Pietrasanta itself. It has been the cultural capital of Versilia since the times of Michelangelo Buonarroti. The town, embraced by the Apuane alps and Tyrrhenian sea, is one of the world art centres, rich in traditions and workshops of marble and numerous art foundries, where all the great international artists produce their work in marble and bronze with the aid of the skilled local workers.

Here it is easy to stumble across leading figures from the cultural life of Versilia: from Cascella and Yan Kasuda to Jean Michel Folon, Igor Mitoraj and Fernando Botero. Today, Pietrasanta, which is also called little Athens for its rich culture, is a fashionable place for international tourism. Added to the craft shops are the numerous art galleries and restaurants where you can taste typical products from the best Tuscan cuisine.

Palazzo Degli Artisti is set right in the historic centre, in the heart of this architectural treasure. A few years ago, an architect from Pietrasanta, Marco Bascherini, carefully restored the building, which was erected in the late nineteenth century. It once belonged to a noble Florentine family who turned it into their residence. The property was conceded by the Marquis Ernesto Umberto Dazzini Vidomini and it was transformed for the purpose of welcoming guests. Today, there are four luxury suites, a loft on the third floor and a prestigious room on the ground floor, where the common areas and reception can also be found. The style is a rather special Bed &�Breakfast thanks to its truly unique atmosphere.

The lady responsible for bookings at Palazzo degli Artisti has turned her love of antiques into her own professional business, using her experience to recreate the tasteful interiors of the resort. The expert combinations of the original furniture belonging to the Palazzo, together with precious eighteenth century pieces to complement the suites and rooms with the recently developed breakfast corners, are the work of Sabrina Gambassi, who was born in Viareggio, but who has always been enamoured with her beloved Pietrasanta.

Patrizia Balloni, who is responsible for incoming, collaborates with Sabrina Gambassi. She was born in Milan and worked abroad for several years after attending a German school in the chief town of Lombardy. She preferred Versilia to the waters of the Red Sea, where she led hundreds of scuba diving enthusiasts on journeys to the bottom of the sea. Patrizia and Sabrina are two discreet people who know how to make your stay at Palazzo degli Artisti and in Pietrasanta an unforgettable experience. One takes care of the breakfasts, which are tailored to the guest's needs, whilst the other gives advice on the opportunities, which are offered by the artistic capital of Versilia and surrounding area.

All of this is characterised by extreme informality and relaxation, which can be felt in the common lounge and in the garden during the summer and spring months too. For those who prefer to relax in the privacy of the suites, there is nothing better than a refreshing bathe in the Jacuzzi, followed by a drink or nice cup of coffee prepared in the kitchen corner. Make yourself feel completely at home, with the freedom of your own key so you can come back in the evening whenever you like. The enthusiastic comments in the guest book are written evidence of the guests' satisfied approval!

THE SUITES

Palazzo degli Artisti Residence was built in one of the noble buildings in the historic centre of Pietrasanta, a Tuscan town known all over the world for centuries for its art workshops frequented by the greatest artists of every age, from Michelangelo Buonarroti, who created his most important works here, to contemporary artists that lived and worked in this marvelous city where the beauty of the Apuane Alps blends in magically with the sea.

�� Palazzo degli Artisti was restored with the aim of preserving its early twentieth century atmosphere conferred when Count Vidomini was planning his own residence here. Six apartments were created, suites, each one built with a lounge, bedroom, bathroom and small kitchen to offer its guests every comfort and satisfy even the most demanding needs.

WHITE SUITE

This suite offers its guests an atmosphere from times gone by, called to mind by the eighteenth/nineteenth century furnishings of the elegant Louis XVI wardrobe and Napoleon III chest of drawers. The spacious bathroom adjoining the room, with its polychrome marble finishing's, is an invitation to relax with its hydro-massage Jacuzzi and early twentieth century surroundings and antique white Carrara marble washbasin.

GREEN SUITE

The windows look out over the historic centre of Pietrasanta: the suite dedicated to Leopoldo II dei Medici welcomes guests with its warm nineteenth century setting with an "Umbertino" segretaire and period writing desk.

GARDEN VIEW SUITE

All the comfort of an authentic living room suite dating to the end of the century is added to all the comfort of a large bedroom with period furniture, such as the commode dating back to the end of the eighteenth century, the small Louis Philip bookcase and a splendid view of the Italian style garden.

� BLUE SUITE

The door opens onto this suite dedicated to the great Michelangelo, who concluded here the purchase of the block of marble used to create his greatest masterpiece, the statue of David. Intimacy is transformed into atmosphere by the complicity of its bold colours, which emphasise and frame an inlaid chest of drawers and Charles X games table.

RED SUITE

A suite offering strong emotions and bold passionate colours, the subject of D'Annunzio's lyrical poems. Memories blend in with the Pompeian red of the hall and the picturesque view of the roofs and hills.

THE LOFT

A unique setting where the day area blends with the night, with a view over the hills of the ancient Rocca di Sala fortress where elegance and vitality are perfectly matched.The sophistication of Provencal contrasts and charm of well-lit spaces offer all round comfort in the familiar, soft atmosphere of the Visadomini residence.

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