I probably should write more often about Lucca. It is one of my favourite towns in Italy and I live just 30 minutes away.
Its most famous and most loved feature is the 4.2 kilometre wall that surrounds it. No trip to Lucca is complete without a walk along the wide, tree lined street along the top.
Soon the leaves will change colour and it will be spectacular. Here is the wall in autumn last year. Autumn in Lucca
Lucca is an ancient town, but is it also a lovely modern place to be. Covid has made a big difference to activities, but things are beginning to return to normal.
Last week Murabilia, the garden show took place on the wall.
As well as an excellent selection of plants and garden supplies there were food and craft stalls. I happily spent an afternoon wandering there. I left with a few things for the garden at Casa Debbio.
Right now the town is dotted with stunning paper sculptures, part of the Lucca Biennial, formerly known as Cartasia. It is currently in its tenth edition. It began on 1st August and continues until 26th September.
Here are a few installations I found in various places around town.
Yes, they are all made of paper. I still have time to find the others.
I spotted this cute post vehicle, perfect for navigating the narrow streets.
I could not finish without a food photo. This was my first course for lunch at San Colombano, a great restaurant on the wall. It almost looked to pretty to eat, but I did.
Now that the weather is cooling and the days are more pleasant there will be more Lucca visits.