Walks of Fame

Walks of Fame is a collection of over 200 circular brass plaques embedded in the sidewalks along Viale Giuseppe Verdi, displaying names of notable personalities. The plaques extend along the path from Piazza del Popolo to Terme Tettuccio and Palazzo Comunale, forming a network that documents the history of the thermal town.

Since 2011, the local administration has installed plaques honoring figures like Marie Curie and Roberto Benigni who visited the thermal waters of Montecatini Terme. This project documents a century of visits by notable personalities who contributed to the town's reputation as a destination for health and culture.

The brass plaques honor figures from cinema, music, literature, and sports, including international stars like Audrey Hepburn and local legends like Gino Bartali. This selection reflects the cosmopolitan character of a place that attracted people from around the world across generations.

You can explore the installation by following the path that runs from Piazza del Popolo down to Terme Tettuccio and Palazzo Comunale. The area is easy to navigate on foot and the plaques are simple to spot on the sidewalks as you walk along the main street.

Each plaque carries the name of the honored person and the year of their first visit to this Tuscan thermal destination. These details allow visitors to follow the timeline of visits and see when different famous names first arrived in the town.