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Quote: Lucca is a charming, usually overlooked small town in Tuscany. I was rather pleasantly surprised when I stumbled into this town and would return in a heartbeat. It's charming and worth a day trip if you visit… Read More
Quote: Every visitor to Lucca must circumnavigate the old town by walking on top of the walls.Lucca was a crossroads for trade and an important purveyor of silk, which it sold to both Europe and Asia during the middle… Read More
Quote: No visit to Lucca is complete without a walk around the city walls. But do not expect to see the mighty towers, drawbridge, cannons etc. The battlements are in fact elevated grounds with reinforced slopes. The… Read More
Quote: The only cafe/bar off the large Piazza Giglio, Bar Astra was my "home away from hostel" for my five weeks in Lucca. With caffelattes for 1 euro, and fantastic salads (ask for a caprese con rucola- the… Read More
Quote: From Piazza San Salvadore Via Sant’ Andrea leads to the Torre Guingi (Guingi Tower). The Guingi family ruled Lucca in the 14 – 15th centuries. The tower was constructed in the 14th century. This 41m high… Read More
Quote: Piazza San Michele in Foro is on the site of the Roman Forum (hence the suffix). It is the medieval heart of the old city. San Michele in Foro, built in white limestone, is one of the most beautiful of the… Read More
Quote: When you walk out from the train station, you approach Baluardo San Colombo (one of 10 bastions), one of the many entrances to the city. Walk all the way up, and instead of descending into the city, keep walking… Read More
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Quote: Amazingly unique place with an atmosphere you just want to bring home with you. Wonderful interior and picturesque area outside for when the crowd spills out onto the gravel courtyard in front. … Read More
Quote: Biking along the ramparts of Lucca is a fun trip, and a great way to see the small town and the surrounding Tuscan countryside. It's also nice to take a break after seeing countless museums and churches. The… Read More
Quote: We didn't spend a whole bunch of time in this church, but our guide wanted us to see the 12th century Fonta Lustrale, a very large indoor fountain with dramatic decorations all along its walls. The biblical… Read More