Lucca is only a half hour drive away from Bagni di Lucca, or 40 – 50 minutes in the bus, so I go often. The bus stop is right in front of Bar Italia, so I just cross the bridge and I am on the bus. Lucca is big enough to have lots of interesting things to see and do and small enough to be easily navigated. Take a wander around with me.
the anfiteatro in Lucca
The large arched entrance to the piazza was one of the orignals from its anfiteatro days.
look for the big arch
The oval piazza is what is left behind after the amphitheatre that used to be there was pulled down and the ring of houses around it formed a piazza. In summer it is full of tables and people enjoying the sun. There is often something happening in the piazza – flowers shows or collections of old cars. It is a fun place to be. The sign in the middle is advertising the music festival to be held in Lucca in summer. There is always music in Lucca, just ask at the information centres.
a very cute apartment overlooking the anfiteatro
I love the top floor of this apartment in the anfiteatro. The Italian flag was out to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the unification in Italy.
looking out from the wall around Lucca
The town is surrounded by a wall – left over from the time when Lucca, Florence and Pisa were constantly battling each other over one thing or another.
one of the churches outside the walls
on a Lucca door
front view
the facade of San Giovani church
There are Puccini concerts in this church every night. Click here to find out more.
the entrance to a Lucca deli
Palazzo Pfanner from the wall
on a Lucca grill
a Lucca footpath
I stood in the middle of the road to get this shot
the old canal
one of the old entrances at night
looking up
Lucca at night
say hi to Luis
Don’t leave Lucca without calling in to see Luis and David at Paris Boheme. Click here to find out more about lovely Luis and David.