From the moment our plane touched down in Lucca, Tuscany, I knew that I was in for the vacation of a lifetime. The villa my husband had rented was beautiful and spacious. It even had a pool in the backyard. But I didn’t want to waste much time in doors. We spent the first day hiking and bicycling and exploring the picturesque countryside of olive groves and family-run vineyards. It was truly...
read moreThis site is a visually appealing and outstanding example of architecture that dominated Romanesque architecture in the Pisan-Lucchese tradition. While the façade of the structure isn’t technically finished, it is certainly an attraction that you should visit when in Lucca. The pillar adjacent to the tower includes a round labyrinth from the 1100s, representing the challenging road to...
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ROMANCE AND RELAXING! Hotel Hambros is a charming boutique hotel located in the sixteenth century Villa Banchieri, in the heart of the Tuscan countryside just 3 km (10 minutes by car) from the historic center of Lucca. Even through the long avenue of trees which leads to the Villa we realize that we enter into another era, an era where time and stress … stop where we are kept between...
read moreWhile in Lucca, it’s important to note that you’ll find mouth-watering food throughout the city. And that doesn’t just include restaurants! You can also find simple yet outstanding food at various bakeries, grocers, and butchers. Whether you’re searching for wine, homemade bread, or olive oil, you won’t have any trouble finding such items throughout Lucca. Just make...
read moreRegardless of where you live in the world, if you’re planning a trip to Lucca then you’re probably wondering how to get there. Assuming that you won’t be walking or skateboarding there, you’ll need to fly to the Pisa International Airport named Galileo Galilei. The airport is 18 miles from Lucca, so once you arrive in Pisa you won’t be far from your destination. And...
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