The fortified Tuscan village of Lucignano with its elliptical shape and concentric roads is a charming place to visit. You can’t really see the shape when you are on the ground, so here is a map we found in the information centre.
We found a park just outside the walls an entered the town through one of the arched portals.
Like most Tuscan towns the streets are lined with interesting stone buildings, churches and piazzas.
There are pretty gardens and sleepy cats.
We were there just a day before their annual Maggiolata ( May festival) was to take place and the town was decorated and buzzing, waiting for the action to happen. The population of around 3,500 people swells enormously to see the flower filled floats. They take months and thousands of geraniums to create.
We clearly need to return next year to see the fun. Here a a couple of photos from the town’s website…it really is a lovely little town, and quite close to Siena, Cortona and other great place to visit.
Such a wonderful town! A real medieval gem. And it is a miracle that the walls and buildings managed to survive through more than 200 years of fight between Florence and Perugia for the control of the town….
By: Mulino Dominillo on August 24, 2015
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I think it is amazing that so many if these towns have survived. They were clearly built to last.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 24, 2015
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Visited this town – known for a particular cheese also.Love the shot of the ‘broom’ at the door.
By: Roz MacAllan on August 24, 2015
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It is a lovely little town. We didn’t find the cheese…must go back. The yellow flowers were gathered all over town as part of the decoration for the Maggiolata.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 24, 2015
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Another lovely find Debra…there are so many.
By: Kerry & Jim on August 24, 2015
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You would need more than one lifetime to see them all.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 24, 2015
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Yet another lovely town in BdL.
By: Lyn on August 24, 2015
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It is a gorgeous little place…about 2 hours from Bagni di Lucca.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 24, 2015
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I like the look of that town- walls in tact and a good size too.
By: Francesca on August 25, 2015
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Yes, big enough to be interesting, but small and easy to navigate.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 25, 2015
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I think you’ve sealed my fate. Another trip to Florence and Tuscany seems to be needed. I’ll bet some of those gorgeous towns have wonderful Presepe at Christmas …
By: Yvonne on August 25, 2015
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I love the festivals in these little towns.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 25, 2015
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Beautiful, thanks so much for sharing.
By: Sandra on August 25, 2015
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It is a lovely little town.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 25, 2015
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What a lovely little town, seems like not being crashed by tourists.
By: corneliaweberphotography on August 25, 2015
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The next day would have been frantic, but the day we were there it was great.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 25, 2015
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Beautiful!
By: Ishita on August 25, 2015
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Thanks for letting us know. we will visit!
By: Francis on August 25, 2015
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Seeing some interesting fortifications and walled cities on this cruise but do know Italy does walled cities the best.
By: Dianne CANT on August 25, 2015
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I love the aerial view! It looks very charming indeed. You really do find the most interesting little towns! 😀
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on August 25, 2015
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You find the best places! Thanks for another must-visit gem.
By: aFrankAngle on August 25, 2015
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What a delightful place!
By: Sue on August 25, 2015
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What a beautiful town Debra! I especially like the last shot taken at night.
By: thirdeyemom on August 25, 2015
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I just love these Tuscan towns, Debra. Great photo gallery. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on August 26, 2015
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A charming village, a small, but real fortress. It is similar to San Gimignano a little.
By: Victor Tribunsky on August 26, 2015
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Love the night photo. The lights in the town are so charming and romantic.
By: Jackie Cangro on August 26, 2015
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what a gorgeous photo essay
By: italyonmymind on August 28, 2015
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There’s something so atmospheric about walled towns like this one. You feel the history even more, like crossing a threshold into another time…. Beautifully captured as always deb!
By: janinevasta on August 29, 2015
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