Lucca Travel Guide - George Carpenter - Bog

Lucca is home to 90,000 people and is located in the scenic region of Tuscany in northwest Italy. The walled city is a treasure from medieval times that is full of 16th century charm. With beautiful well-preserved buildings, Lucca can be easily explored on foot or by bike. Introduction to Lucca - Overview - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Piazza Napoleone (Piazza Grande) - Domus Romana Archaeological Site - Clock Tower - Day Trip to Pisa - Piazza Anfiteatro - San Martino Cathedral - San Frediano Church - Guinigi Tower - A Walk around Lucca's City Walls - San Michele Church - Palazzo Pfanner - Lucca Botanical Garden - Palazzo Mansi Museum - Villa Guinigi Museum - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - La Gemma di Elena - Alla Dolce Vita - Leone di Sant'Anna - Ostello San Frediano - Casa Alba - Places to Eat & Drink - Ristorante Puccini - Trattoria da Leo - Pasticceria Taddeucci - Ristorante Gli Orti di via Elisa - Pizzeria Fuori Di Piazza - Places to Shop - Vissidarte - Via Fillungo - Enoteca Vanni - Le Sorelle - Benetton Stock Outlet