2. The main city transport means is a bus. However the tourists are recommended to explore the small town on foot. Major landmarks and monuments of Lucca are set in close vicinity to each other; that is why a walk will turn rich in emotions.
3. Only those tourists are permitted to drive in the Lucca city who stop in the hotels of the city. Setting off for a tour one should take a hotel ID card, …
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Lovely horseback riding tours are offered by Lucca Horseriding. During the tour, one can ride a graceful horse through the most picturesque areas of the city and its surroundings, and it must be said that mother nature has generously endowed Lucca with such places. Both children and adults are warmly welcome, that's why such an exciting activity is pretty popular among those traveling with little tourists. Eco-tours …
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Movie buffs would be more interested in the Lucca Film Festival and Europa Cinema that is held in mid-April. At this time in Lucca, you can meet one of the celebrities who arrived at the event to compete with other cinema figures for the right to be called the best. In addition to film screenings in various cinemas in the city, visitors to the festival can also enjoy exhibitions, conferences, meets-and-greets. …
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Vinarkia Wine Shop housed in a beautiful historic building stands out among the variety of others. The shop has preserved the decoration of past years, its hall is illuminated by a huge medieval-style chandelier, and on the walls, one can see old paintings. In such a historic setting, customers are invited to try some of the best local wines. The choice of snacks is also huge in the shop. Villa Buti Profumi e …
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Those who like walking the most, should consider going to the spectacular Orto Botanico di Lucca garden. This botanical garden will please both adults and children. While walking along the garden, you can see unique century old trees. In summer, the garden is decorated with a variety of rare plants and flowers. You can also find an artificial reservoir with beautiful pedestrian bridges here. There are many birds in …
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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 …
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Climate in Italy and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
Italy is located in the center of Southern Europe. Thus, the weather on its expanses is quite comfortable all year round. In summer, temperatures are quite high here. However, due to the presence of four seas, even the hottest weather becomes milder and full of sea freshness. Winter here is quite mild, without heavy snow and frost. Therefore, you can plan a trip for any time of the year. It all depends on what kind of vacation you hope to get. The highest season in Italy begins in the second half of May. The weather during this period becomes quite stable and warm, and the water warms up to comfortable temperatures. In the southern part of the country, the beach season begins in mid-May. With the onset of summer, the inflow of tourists in Italy increases further. As autumn commences, a delightful autumn season begins on the southern coasts of Italy. The daytime air temperature becomes more comfortable for a beach recreation, and the water is warm.
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Atmosphere of Italy: religion and languages
The official language of the republic is Italian. It should be noted that this linguistic unit is actively used by representatives of other countries, including Switzerland and Argentina. Also of wide distribution are all kinds of dialects of this ancient language, for example, idioms. Between each other, these linguistic forms, of course, have much in common. However, their differences are so significant that often the bearers of certain dialects simply cannot understand each other. Statistics show that more than 42 million people today are native speakers of this language. Different dialects of the main language of Italy can be met in various Mediterranean countries. The most famous dialect is the Lombard dialect.
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