LUCCA - TUSCANY

Situated in Northern Tuscany - Italy, the town of Lucca is regarded as one of Italy's medieval treasures.

The town itself is surrounded by hills, which provide a breathtaking backdrop and produce some excellent wines and arguably the finest olive oil anywhere.

This is a real pleasant city to live in: its historical centre is not only rich in monuments, picturesque squares, medieval palaces and interesting museums, but also in shops and elegant boutiques that remind Lucca’s ancient merchant past.

There are plenty of places to visit in the region including villas such as Villa Reale and Villa Grabau both of which have a long history and beautiful gardens.

Lucca also has a large range of restaurants, bars and cafes where the local cuisine and wine can be sampled.

- Main Events in Lucca -

Lucca Comics and Games 2010
29th October - 1st Novembre
http://www.luccacomicsandgames.com

Lucca Summer Festival 2010
Piazza Napoleone - Lucca

10 July - Mark Knopfler
13 July - ZZ Top + very special guest Jeff Beck
18 July - Crosby, Stills and Nash
20 July - Paolo Nutini
23 July - Simply Red
27 July - Placebo

http://www.summer-festival.com

Festival Pucciniano 2010

http://www.puccinifestival.it/

San Frediano - Basilica

 

San Martino - the Cathedral of Lucca
The walls of Lucca
Piazza Anfiteatro - Lucca