Lucca Italy

Fubbiano

Claudio — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:28:25 +0000

Fubbiano is a large classic villa. Wine cellars and olive oil produced on the estate. Local office with English speaking staff. 12 guests; 6 bedrooms; 5 bathrooms (0 en-suite); Prices from € 2.830 to € 5.500 per week Description In a sunny position on the slopes of the Luccan hills is an ancient “borgo” (a very

Piazza San Salvatore (also called “Pupporona”)

Claudio — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:15:35 +0000

During the centuries it has been called “Wood square”, “Misericordia” but even “Pupporona” (meaning large breasts) in honour of the statue erected there towards in the mid of the 19th century, designed by the architect Lorenzo Nottolini. Its real name is San Salvatore square and it has remained for years a place of changeover crossed

Villas around Lucca

Claudio — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:32:35 +0000

If you have ever dreamt of getting that unique feeling of a past noble life you should reserve some time to visit some of the antique villas around the town of Lucca, for longtime symbol of a kind of status. They were used by the noble families as summer residences and for this reason are

The mystery of the Labyrinth

Claudio — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:20:07 +0000

Under the three arches portal of the cathedral of Lucca, just behind the tower, visitors can enjoy one of the most mysterious symbols of medieval iconography: the labyrinth. Shaped by mysterious hands, the labyrinth is accompanied by a Latin message saying: “This is the Cretan labyrinth built by Daedalus from which no one who entered

The Botanical Garden

Claudio — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:40:56 +0000

A “must to see” in Lucca is the botanical garden, contained in the historic centre, inside the walls, on a surface of more than two hectares. It was created in 1820 by Marie-Louise Bourbon and since than it offers a collection of rare plants, trees, medical plants and a pond. There are also two green

Wine roads of Tuscany

Claudio — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:43:42 +0000

In Tuscany the Chianti Classico is certainly one of the most renowned worldwide wines. But this is just one of the many types of wines present in the region. Because of the great interest in Tuscan wines, and also to protect them, in Tuscany have been developed several wine itineraries – wine roads – called

The Grotta del Vento

Claudio — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:56:44 +0000

A cave of secrets in the Apuan Alps… A very fascinating site to visit while staying in Tuscany, especially if you are spending a holiday on a farmhouse in the hills north of Lucca, is the Grotta del Vento, an extraordinary wind cave in the Garfagnana area, near the small village of Gallicano, and area

A Chocolate Festival in Lucca for Valentine’s day

Claudio — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:57:22 +0000

If you haven’t thought yet to last minute Valentine’s escape, Lucca might be a very interesting place this year. Take a trip, and rent a holiday apartment in the charming historic center of this magic town, and you will be jumped in the sweetest dream. Milk, fondant, traditional, special or with particular ingredients… The time

Il Mezzanino

Claudio — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:24:10 +0000

Il Mezzanino is a charmingly furnished apartment in the heart of Lucca historic centre with shops and restaurants at walking distance. 4+1 guests; 3 bedrooms; 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite); Prices from €1.300 to €1.300 per week Description This charming apartment is located in a very central position, in the medieval part of Lucca, 50 metres away from the Guinigi Tower

Hills around Lucca

Claudio — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 18:55:42 +0000

If you come to Lucca, you should take some time to visit its hills on the North-East part of the city. They are renowned for their beautiful landscapes and great quality products they here produce. These hills are a perfect environment to grow olive trees and grapevines. The town has developed thematic routes, basing on