{"id":18731,"date":"2021-07-29T10:56:20","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T08:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/?page_id=18731"},"modified":"2024-03-23T13:25:41","modified_gmt":"2024-03-23T12:25:41","slug":"lucca-tuscany","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/lucca-tuscany\/","title":{"rendered":"Lucca – enchanting place in Tuscany"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether it is the search for cultural enrichment, culinary experiences, historical discoveries or simply the beauty of the Tuscan countryside – Lucca offers something for everyone and remains an unforgettable destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Lucca is a small, enchanting town in Tuscany. The old town is a labyrinth of narrow medieval streets, cobbled squares and hidden courtyards that invite you to explore. It is one of the most beautiful old towns I have ever seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city offers its visitors an incredible number of historic buildings, especially the impressive churches such as San Michele in Foro and San Martino Cathedral. The city is known for its characteristic towers such as the Torre Guinigi, which is famous for its hanging gardens. The Piazza dell’Anfiteatro is a square built on the ruins of a Roman amphitheater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The fortifications of the Tuscan town date back to the 16th and 17th centuries. They have been preserved to this day. These walls, which once served as protection against invaders, are now a public park where visitors can walk, cycle or simply relax and enjoy the view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuscan cuisine is world-famous, and Lucca is no exception. Visitors can savour traditional dishes such as Tordelli Lucchesi (stuffed pasta), local olive oils and the famous wines of Tuscany. Numerous restaurants, caf\u00e9s and markets offer the opportunity to sample local specialities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city regularly hosts a number of cultural events and festivals. Particularly well known is the famous Lucca Summer Festival, which attracts international music acts, and Lucca Comics & Games, one of the largest festivals for comics, games and animation in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucca is the ideal starting point for exploring other parts of Tuscany. The city is well connected to the transport network and you can quickly reach famous cities such as Pisa and Florence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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San Michele in Foro<\/div >\n

We walk through the beautiful old town of Lucca and come to a large square enclosed by chains. In Piazza San Michele, popularly known as Piazza della catene (Square of Chains), stands the imposing church of San Michele in Foro.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n San Michele   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Piazza dell\u2019Anfiteatro in Lucca<\/div >\n

We are strolling through the narrow streets of Lucca when we come across one of the four gates that lead us to Piazza dell'Anfiteatro (Square of the Amphitheater).<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Piazza dell\u2019Anfiteatro   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Torre Guinigi - the tower on which the trees grow<\/div >\n

Some time has passed before I came back to Lucca. This time without crutches and with Patrick - so we could catch up on everything I couldn't experience during the last visit. At the top of my wish list was a visit to the Torre Guinigi.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Torre Guinigi   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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2 hours through Lucca<\/div >\n

The AIDAperla has docked in Livorno. Passengers stream off the ship and take the buses to Florence or Pisa. I also disembark, get on a bus and let me drive to Lucca. A Lucca short visit in 2 hours, which in retrospect were much too short.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Lucca short visit   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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