Lovable Lucca

We left Florence today and travelled to Lucca to have some lunch and a guided tour. Lunch was a “make your own panini” with over 55 choices. The bread was so good and so were the fillings. Lucca is a charming walled city in the Tuscany region, famous for its 16th and 17th century Renaissance walls that are now try-lined promenades for walking and cycling. Key attractions included the oval Piazza dell’ Anfiteatro built on a Roman amphitheater, the historic Lucca Cathedral, and the Guinigi Tower. It has a wonderfully peaceful, less crowded vibe. From Lucca we travelled to La Spezia where we will spend 3 nights and take time to explore Cinque Terre.Read more