Lucca old town
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Walk the walls, find the oval Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, and look up: can you spot the tower with trees growing on top?
Tip: the Mondadori Bookstore
Close by
Walk the walls, find the oval Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, and look up: can you spot the tower with trees growing on top?
Tip: the Mondadori Bookstore
Day trip
Perfect for a full day out. Book museum tickets ahead.
Tip: coming by car? Park at Villa Costanza, right off the A1 (exit Villa Costanza, Scandicci), and take the tram into the center.
Half day
Yes, the tower, and yes, it's touristy. Go early for a quiet Piazza dei Miracoli, then wander along the Arno.
Half day
The hills around Lucca are full of grand historic villas and gardens, like Villa Reale in Marlia, Villa Torrigiani and Villa Grabau. Most open their gardens from spring to fall, but some close for private events, so check their websites before you go.
Evenings
Every evening at 19:00, Puccini e la sua Lucca plays opera recitals in the Basilica di San Giovanni. And there's often an exhibition opening or a concert in town, so have a look closer to the date.
Good to know
Trains run from Lucca to Florence and Pisa. In Lucca you can't park inside the walls, so leave the car outside and walk in. It's only a few minutes.
Shoulders and knees covered. A light scarf in your bag does the job.
Many smaller shops close in the early afternoon. Plan for mornings and evenings.
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