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In this blog, we will tell you about Lucca and its medieval beauty: the history, places to visit, and annual events not to be missed. Article after article, you will discover the uniqueness of this city of a hundred churches, a medieval jewel in the heart of Tuscany.
- The best Italian ski resorts from the Alps to the Apennines
Italy is home to some of the most picturesque ski resorts in Europe, offering a wide range of slopes for skiers of all levels. The country’s diverse landscape and climate provide skiers and snowboarders with a wide variety … - Carnival of Viareggio from 1873 to the present day
The Carnival of Viareggio is one of Italy’s oldest and most renowned events, dating back to 1873. It is considered one of the most important carnivals in the world, second only to Venice in Italy. For five weekends … - What to see in Garfagnana, Italy
Garfagnana is a region in Tuscany located northwest of Lucca and our guesthouse L’Antica Bifore. It is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, ancient history, and rich culinary specialties. If you’re planning to visit Garfagnana, you will certainly not … - Exploring Lucca and its medieval walls
The walls of Lucca are one of the city’s main tourist attractions. They were built in the 15th century with stone and encircled by over a hundred defense towers to protect the city from enemy invasions. They were … - Ideas for spending New Year’s Eve 2023 in Tuscany
Tuscany is a fabulous destination for those who wish to indulge in a New Year’s Eve trip. Every year the main cities in the region organize lots of events, parties, and concerts to wait for midnight and the … - Christmas Events in Lucca, Italy
Over the holiday season, the city of Lucca bustles even more than usual with events, concerts, and many other initiatives for adults and children. On this Christmas 2022, after two years under the shadow of the pandemic and … - Christmas markets and lights in Lucca and Florence
The holiday season is approaching, and the various cities are starting to decorate themselves with lights, trees, and decorations. This year Lucca has decided to go down the road of sustainability, not forgoing the classic luminaries but equipping … - Itinerary among the most beautiful churches in Lucca
Lucca has always been renowned for its high number of religious buildings, which is precisely why gained notoriety for being the city of a hundred churches. Dating all from different periods-from the Middle Ages to the modern age-the … - Lucca Comics & Games
Lucca Comics & Games is Italy’s most famous comic book festival. It takes place every year between the end of October and the start of November, and it attracts visitors from all over Italy. Lucca Comics is an … - Lucca Summer Festival
The Lucca Summer Festival is a music event held every July in the city of Lucca since 1998. The event attracts many visitors from all over the world every year, who come to Italian composer Puccini’s birthplace to … - Lucca, the city of Giacomo Puccini
It may not be known to everyone, but Lucca was the birthplace of the famous composer Giacomo Puccini, one of the greatest opera composers in world musical history. The Tuscan city still honors the artist’s memory, so much …
