Lucca in daytime

Lucca is a beautiful walled city located in Tuscany, between Florence and Pisa. It is rich in history and has a lot to offer with many restaurants, shops, and walking through the narrow streets or on top of the wall. The house we rented was well situated just outside the wall. It was also a perfect starting point to explore that region of Tuscany. Here’s a quick overview of the city during daytime.

Overview of Lucca.

Another view.

The beautiful Torre Guinigi with small oak trees growing on the top.

Vicki and Mario on top of Torre Guinigi.

And Kate.

The outside wall added by Napoleon.

One of the main gates to access the city.

The top of the wall is now a beautiful tree-lined promenade. Great at any time of the day.

Inside the wall are gorgeous old houses, many like this one with rooftop patios.

Another beautiful house.

The streets inside the wall can be narrow and traffic is very limited.
These small Piaggio three-wheelers are very practical and popular. Tristan wants one.

The beautifully ornate church of San Michele in Foro, dating back from the 1100's.

The Basilica of San Frediano, also dating back to the 1100’s.

Close up of the 13^th Century mosaic of the Ascension of Christ made in Byzantine style.

A view of Lucca from the wall, with Torre Guinigi in the distance.

There is a large market once a week that offers lots of goodies.

Including delicious cheese, like the one made by this very proud artisan who had driven from Reggio Emilia in the morning.

Lucca was once a very important silk center and there are still a few artisans left. This very charming scarf maker will be going to New York in the fall to launch his own brand. Vicki could not resist getting one of his scarfs. But not this one. It would have required a new mortgage...

This dress is perfect for Peter and Alice who introduced us to their own concept of confidence level.

Vicki really enjoyed Lucca.

Mario