Mausoleum of Curzio Malaparte
A monument that stands out in the landscape and commemorates the Prato writer, Curzio Malaparte
In a panoramic position that stands out in the Prato area, a monument commemorates the origins and life of Curzio Malaparte (the pseudonym of Kurt Erich Suckert), a multifaceted figure in the Italian cultural scene in the early-mid 20th century.
The Mausoleum of Curzio Malaparte is located on the top of Mount Le Coste, called "Spazzavento" by the locals given the numerous gusts of north wind that blow on the rocky surface.
It was Malaparte himself who desired to be brought to this place after his death, to look out at Prato forever from above. Further evidence of his deep bond with the city are the two engravings found on the stones of the mausoleum, taken from the essay "Maledetti Toscani" written by Curzio Malaparte.
The road leading up to the mausoleum climbs following the CAI paths, crossing rich vegetation made up of cypresses and beech, oak and broom forests. Along some sections of the itinerary, the view opens out onto green areas and slopes, while from the top of the mountain you can enjoy a view that sweeps across Prato and the entire area.
The route begins near Villa Le Sacca, a historic monastery where Malaparte regularly stayed in the summer months.
