Lucca is a charming Italian town in Tuscany, which is located not far away from Pisa. The city was founded on the site of the Ligurian settlement and the Roman military camp. Lucca has always been a prime location because it is built on the crossroads of important trade routes. The town's name came from the Ligurian word meaning "marshy place" and was given to Lucca due to its swampy landscape.
Beautiful ancient town of Lucca features numerous historical landmarks and is well known for its original culinary traditions. In local restaurants the guests will surely be offered a … Open
Lucca is a city of haute culture and arts. Besides this is an established place of an exciting original event being Lucca Comics and Game Festival. The fest was first held in 1966 and since … Open
On Napoleon Square, you can see one of the most mysterious historical monuments - the Ducal Palace. It was built in the beginning of the 14th century for the consul of Lucca, Castruccio Castracani. According to some reports, the author of the project of this palace was Giotto. Earlier on the site of the palace, there was a large fort, which by the 14th century had lost its strategic importance. Now the palace is accessible for visiting within the framework of excursions. Within its walls, an interesting collection of ancient works of art is stored.
The first record about the city dates back to the 2nd century BC. The Lucca city has preserved the numerous historical landmarks and monuments. The main sights of the city are still the … Open
One of the most beautiful architectural monuments of the city is the Palazzo Pfanner. It was built in the 17th century for the wealthy Morricone family. Later, its owners were the wealthiest inhabitants of the city. The design of the palace was worked on by the best architects and artists. In the 19th century, on the estate grounds, one of the new owners opened a brewery, which worked until 1929. Now the magnificent palace is an example of Baroque style. A tour of it necessarily includes a walk through the garden surrounding the palace, which also has a refined decoration. Part of the ancient palace today is occupied by a small museum with a collection of ancient medical instruments.