How a Plate of Calamari on Capraia Island Inspired a Cult Design Icon

| Sun, 07/09/2023 - 11:21
A quiet street on Capraia Island / Photo: Claudio Vidri via Shutterstock
A quiet street on Capraia Island / Photo: Claudio Vidri via Shutterstock

In tiny Capraia, part of the Tuscan Archipelago, the streets don’t bustle; they hum quietly with the sound of footsteps. The island, which sits just over 30 miles off the Tuscan coast, comprises two settlements: Il Porto by the sea and Il Paese, the historic village. Largely uninhabited, Capraia is teeming with flora and fauna, an oasis for nature lovers. A quick stroll through its scenic trails reveals why it’s called the “wild island.”

Home to exquisite seafood, Capraia

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