Lucca Holidays

Lucca Holidays - A great base to explore the surrounding region
Lucca holidays offer the chance to discover an authentic medieval city full of well-preserved streets, palaces and villas, and plenty of Tuscan charm and culture. Located on a plateau just 30km north of Pisa airport, and 85km from Florence, a holiday in Lucca is ideally placed to explore the sights of the area and enjoy the wonderful countryside. Famous for its' 16th century Renaissance walls, the city retains an old-fashioned atmosphere, with Lucca holidays offering the visitor an ancient centre full of life and character. The birthplace of Puccini, most famous for his classic La Boheme, the city boasts a wealth of culture, art and architecture, with holidays in Lucca attracting musicians, writers and artists.

Holidays in Lucca - Beautiful Tuscan walled city, full of charm and character
A compact and pedestrianised city centre means that holidays in Lucca are easy to get around, and a delight to discover. Lucca holidays are dominated by the imposing and well-preserved thick stone wall that was built in the 1500's, encircling the entire city. Still standing today, the medieval wall now  serves as a promenade lined with shady trees, which runs for over 4km around the city centre. A holiday in Lucca is best enjoyed on foot or on a bicycle, and walking or riding along the famous paved wall is considered the best way to see the city with its medieval streets, lanes, churches and palaces. Interesting places to visit whilst on holiday in Lucca include the Duomo of San Martino, the Church of San Michele and the Piazza of the Amphitheatre, and the city offers some fine museums and historic towers. The main city street, Via Fillungo, is full of wonderfully elegant shops, and the antique district and numerous markets make holidays in Lucca a great place for browsing and shopping.

Lucca Holidays - A wealth of art and culture just waiting to be discovered
Dining out in the city is a treat, with holidays in Lucca offering restaurants serving up hearty Tuscan cuisine, and the main square offering plenty of bars and cafes for drinks and people-watching. A thriving cultural scene includes plenty of opera, ballet and classical music concerts, and Lucca holidays are famed for the annual Puccini Festival, held just outside the city. Travel north out of the city on a holiday in Lucca and discover wonderful countryside - tour the old private estates and villas once owned by the Luccese nobililty, a series of elegant country houses with picturesque gardens and grounds, or travel to the Apuane Alps with its' chestnut woods, verdant vineyards and famous marble quarries.