The Alassio wall (Italian: Muretto di Alassio; Ligurian: Miâgetta d'Arasce, locally Miâietta) is a "Walk of Fame"-style monument in the town of Alassio, Liguria, Italy.[1]
It consists of a wall near the beach decorated with ceramic tiles signed by many well-known Italian and international people.
Between 1951 and 1953, the Italian painter Mario Berrino wanted to decorate the empty wall near his coffee shop.[2] At the time, his cafè was attended by some famous international artist, like Ernest Hemingway. When Berrino asked Hemingway about the idea, he was enthusiastic.
A beauty pageant, show called "Miss Muretto", took place from 1953 to 2013,[3] contributing to launch Italian stars such as Simona Ventura.[4]
Starting in 2013, the American artist Sandra Cache started to decorate a new wall, near to the original one, with plates depicting pets, especially dogs and guide dogs.[5]
