About Lucca ( first part ):
Lucca, often addressed as the “Tuscan Open air museum”, has managed to remain a typical Italian town. Still in our days it is the local people who mark the picture of the city and to convey the impression of a peaceful and at the same time happy bustle. Motor cars have been almost completely banned from inside the city walls making it a real pleasure to stroll around.Lucca does not offer a great number of ”monumental” pieces of art, but the town is unique anyway; any tour guide will describe this in a better way than I could. The “Volto Santo” (holy face) in the S.Martino cathedral, for many centuries an important stopover for pilgrims on their way to Rome.
In any case Lucca has world fame for her city walls which already at the time of their construction in the 16th century must have been more impressive than any other.
About Lucca ( second part ):
.......Today they have become a very well kept promenade of more than 4 km length, sidelined by huge plane trees thus making it an unforgettable experience to view down from there on the old palaces and churches, the charming gardens and hidden corners. Also unique are the old holly oaks sitting enthroned almost 50 m up high on top of one of the last typical Tuscan family towers. From up here you can explore Lucca again with your eyes. Now a completely new perspective will be experienced: going beyond the roofs and uncountable church towers you will have a view on the charming hills of the Lucchesia and, in the distance, the rising mountains of the Garfagnana in the North and the Monte Pisano in the South – a truly unique panorama.One should not forget to mention the famous Lucchesian Villas with their beautiful gardens one can visit during summer.
About Lucca ( thiid part ):
....Lucca is not just a charming town but at the same time an ideal starting point to explore all of Tuscany and to spend unforgettable holidays in the surrounding country houses or down town apartments. Within 30 minutes by car you can reach the seaside or the outskirts of Florence, the pending tower at Pisa (Piazza dei Miracoli) as well as a number of renowned golf courses. Pisa is the closest by airport used by many air lines now including Ryanair. A number of well known companies offer rental cars. There are railway connections to Florence, Pisa, Viareggio and to the Garfagnana. The railway station is located in the south of the town, just outside the walls close to Porta S.Pietro. Busses (LAZZI) start from Piazzale Verdi (inside the walls, just passing through the Western gate Porta S.Anna) for example to Florence, Viareggio, Montecatini, Pistoia, Bagni di Lucca (Garfagnana). Other busses (CLAP) go to the smaller places in the vicinity of Lucca.
Ski:
Abetone, at 60 km...
Golf:
Golf place at only 3 km.
Other Activities:
WE ARE ABLE TO PLAN YOUR HOLIDAY AS YOU REQUESTS...
marks the location of the property in Piana di Lucca
