Spend a few wonderful days of touring around the Renaissance walled city of Lucca in Tuscany during your next Italian vacation! Lucca is a beautifully preserved town situated at the foot of the Apuan Alps and only a half hour’s drive from the Tuscan coast.
Book a pretty vacation villa in Lucca and get ready to explore one of the most beautiful towns in Tuscany!
Lucca is a relatively easy place to reach and is mostly flat which makes it very easy to explore by foot. Start off your day of exploration with a visit to the ancient Roman amphitheatre here in Piazza dell’ Anfiteatro.
Climb up some of Lucca’s beautifully preserved towers such as the clock tower and Guinigi tower and walk along the unusual tree and grass lined paths built on top of the ancient thick walls of Lucca. These scenic garden walls were actually designed by Renaissance Master, Leonardo da Vinci!
Book a pretty vacation villa in Lucca and get ready to explore one of the most beautiful towns in Tuscany!
Lucca is a relatively easy place to reach and is mostly flat which makes it very easy to explore by foot. Start off your day of exploration with a visit to the ancient Roman amphitheatre here in Piazza dell’ Anfiteatro.
Climb up some of Lucca’s beautifully preserved towers such as the clock tower and Guinigi tower and walk along the unusual tree and grass lined paths built on top of the ancient thick walls of Lucca. These scenic garden walls were actually designed by Renaissance Master, Leonardo da Vinci!
Lucca is home to many lavishly decorated sacred buildings such as the Cathedral of St. Martin, the Basilica of San Frediano and the Church of San Michele which are most certainly worth a look around.
Famous people that hailed from Lucca include Giacomo Puccini, the world famous opera composer, among many other notable directors, actors and musicians.
Concerts are hosted in his honour along with ones dedicated to Mozart and Vivaldi for example in the Church of San Giovanni in the Piazza of the same name every night at 7pm. Admission is €17 for a superb night of musical symphonies!
Read some dedicated articles about popular attractions in Lucca in our specialised Tuscany Villas Blog.
Concerts are hosted in his honour along with ones dedicated to Mozart and Vivaldi for example in the Church of San Giovanni in the Piazza of the same name every night at 7pm. Admission is €17 for a superb night of musical symphonies!
Read some dedicated articles about popular attractions in Lucca in our specialised Tuscany Villas Blog.