ItalyTuscanyLuccaStazione di Lucca43°50’17” N 10°30’25” E
June 27 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
We arrived in Lucca early this afternoon (27th) after stopping over in Pisa for a few hours to check out the Leaning Tower. Tomorrow we take the train to San Miniato and commence our 95km walk onRead more
ItalyTuscanyLuccaTeatro del Giglio43°50’27” N 10°30’13” E
May 8 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Da das Handy meldete, dass unser Auto vollgeladen ist, ging ich schnell zum Auto um es abzustecken.
Auf dem Parkplatz angekommen, sah ich nur wie ein Auto ganz dich an unserem steht und dannRead more
ItalyTuscanyLuccaPiazza Napoleone43°50’29” N 10°30’10” E September 16, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Back on the train to Pisa to connect to the train to Lucca. All of this is a little hard on Joe but he’s been a trooper. Up and down the stairs, crowd huddling in the shade, one person says—I justRead more
ItalyTuscanyLuccaGigli Palace43°50’30” N 10°30’14” E September 16, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
At our Puccini celebration concert, we heard bits and pieces from Madame Butterfly, Toscana, Turandot, La Boheme. One tenor and one mezzo-soprano who alternated. Then a couple of pieces together.Read more
ItalyTuscanyLuccaChiesa di Santa Maria Forisportam43°50’33” N 10°30’29” E
August 9, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
Lucca ist eine super schöne Stadt. Die gesamte Altstadt ist hinter einer großen dicken Mauer. 100te kleine Gassen, 100te kleine Läden, gefühlte 100 Kirchen, eine knapp 1000 Jahre alte Leiche undRead more
ItalyTuscanyLucca43°50’34” N 10°29’33” E
ItalyTuscanyLuccaPraetorian Palace43°50’35” N 10°30’5” E September 17, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
I got back from my early morning walk at about 9:15, and based on Joe’s response, I was not too optimistic about how our day would unfold. But two cappuccinos and a big breakfast later, he was readyRead more
Traveler
Do I see a Roman soldier decapitating a bishop on this sarcophagus or reliquary? Whose body or relics are in it? It is a stunning piece, despite the graphic violence.
Laurie Reynolds It’s a 13C Limoges reliquary and has a relic of st. Thomas Beckett. The scene depicts his murder. There’s a similar one in Leon in the pantheon of San Isidoro that I love. https://www.museosanisidorodeleon.com/en/the-tr…. ive seen one somewhere else but i cant remember where.
February 8, 2023 in Italy
Well today didn't go as planned our cooking class was cancelled due to the people having covid.
So instead we had a wonder round the whole city had a lovely rustic Italian lunch.
Then we both headedRead more
ItalyTuscanyLuccaBernardini Palace43°50’36” N 10°30’20” E May 22 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
I've done the math, and my guidebook tells me that I have walked 589 km from my starting point (Echevennoz), and I now have 405 km to go until Rome. Therefore, I'm officially over 1/2 way! The PucciniRead more
ItalyTuscanyLuccaBernardini Palace43°50’36” N 10°30’20” E May 21 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Lucca has really captured my heart. There is something very special about this place. The fact that the "old city" is still entirely encased by walls totally blows my mind. You see many fortifiedRead more
Traveler It looks like you could spend quite a few days there. So much to see. You must have clocked some kms on your rest day. We are having a rest day there as well, we’ll keep in mind the places you went to. Enjoy Puccini tonight. What a treat.
Carmel Carlsen Thanks Bernadette 😊. I have one more day here and I'm really glad that I took the two days
You might also know this place by the following names:
Lucca, لوكا, Лука, Λούκκα, Luko, لوکا, Lucques, לוקה, ルッカ, Лукка, 루카, Luca, Luka, Lukka, لکا, ลุกกา, 卢卡
Traveler I didn’t realize you too are doing a walk. Look forward to following 😊
Traveler We're doing part of the "Italian Camino" - Via Francigena. Unlike you we'll only be walking for 5 days and covering only 95kms but with the forecast high temps I think that will be far enough 😄.
Traveler Those are hot temperatures. You will need to pace yourselves. I think you’re amazing even thinking about doing this. Take care xx