Lucca - The Walled City
Just 3 km from Tuscan Tennis Holiday's tennis centre at Vicopelago is the charming city of Lucca, known for its remarkably preserved Renaissance walls, which encircle the historic centre, and provide a scenic pathway for walking and cycling.
Inside the walls, Lucca's narrow cobblestone streets are lined with medieval buildings, quaint shops and delightful piazzas, including the unique oval-shaped Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, built on the remains of a Roman Amphitheatre. The city is dotted with stunning churches, such as San Michele in Foro, and the Cathedral of San Martino, showcasing intricate carvings and art.
Lucca, also the birthplace of the famous composer Giacomo Puccini, may be less widely known than other Tuscan towns and cities but it is one of the best loved.
Inside the walls, Lucca's narrow cobblestone streets are lined with medieval buildings, quaint shops and delightful piazzas, including the unique oval-shaped Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, built on the remains of a Roman Amphitheatre. The city is dotted with stunning churches, such as San Michele in Foro, and the Cathedral of San Martino, showcasing intricate carvings and art.
Lucca, also the birthplace of the famous composer Giacomo Puccini, may be less widely known than other Tuscan towns and cities but it is one of the best loved.
