I love Lucca! It was great to take a walk in a few areas I don’t walk in often. Yesterday,with a lovely friend, I discovered a few things I had not seen before.
First up was this great place where we went for lunch. It is just inside the wall in Piazzale San Donato. It is called Living Concept Store, you can shop, eat and drink.
Come inside.
It has a delightful little shop at the back.
Lunch was delicious.
The restaurant nearby is apparently extremely well known, but I have not been. The outdoor tables under the arches looks fabulous…something else to try.
We passed this great shop in Via San Georgio. The owner was sitting in the window busily making stock for the shop. His mother makes excellent hats.
This shop, Factory Lab, in Via Calderia 13, is full of interesting things made from recycled materials and 3D printed objects.
There are lots of old things to love in Lucca as well.
Chiesa San Michele in Foro, first mentioned in 795, on the site of the original Roman Forum. It was rebuilt in 1070. The facade dates from the 13th century and renewed in the 19th century.
San Martino Cathedral dedicated to Saint Martin. Construction began in 1063.
The water nymph fountain in Piazza San Salvatore, designed by Nottolini and sculpted by Luigi Camolli in the 1800s.
Doors
A view from a door.
Closer.
Delightful Chiasso Barletti, a tiny street in the centre of Lucca.
Ortofrutta in Piazza San Salvatore, for excellent fresh produce.
The wall surrounding Lucca is stunning. No visit to Lucca is complete without a little wall walking.
The first signs of autumn are showing on the trees.
There is much to love in Lucca.
Debra,
We have been to the living concepts store which has been there for I think the past two years or so. It is the same owner of what was Santa Cristina that was previously at Piazza XX Settembre. We have only had a coffee there. Miss the wonderful food at Santa Cristina but the new place is definitely an interesting concept.
By: Laura H on October 16, 2024
at 8:15 pm
I also was fond of the place in Piazza Settembre. I was not aware of the new business until my friend took me there yesterday. It is excellent and I will definitely go back.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 16, 2024
at 8:20 pm
Great photos, very interesting article. Thanks for sharing.
By: orna2013 on October 16, 2024
at 8:37 pm
Lucca is a wonderful town.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 17, 2024
at 1:09 am
Such a lovely read with my morning coffee. Thank you.
By: Sandra Robbins on October 16, 2024
at 11:03 pm
It was fun to walk with a friend in unfamiliar streets.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 17, 2024
at 4:35 am
Lucca never fails to surprise and delight
By: Elizabeth Valerie Litzow on October 17, 2024
at 10:18 pm
It is a special place.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 18, 2024
at 4:36 am
What a wonderful looking place! I must get to Italy one of these years 🙂
By: Linda K on October 17, 2024
at 11:53 pm
Italy is full of delights like Lucca.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 18, 2024
at 9:13 am
How lucky are you to be able to discover new things & places and we are also lucky you share these photos with us. The change of season is also something to look forward to.
By: Camillus Davall on October 18, 2024
at 1:16 am
This month has been very wet, not cold, but a lot of rain. I guess it is good for the plants.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 19, 2024
at 4:44 am
I was in Sicily a couple of weeks ago and it was still so hot there (I know it is warmer generally) but now am in Santorini and Autumn has definitely set in here! Beautiful pics of your town 🙂
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on October 21, 2024
at 4:43 am
There has been heavy rain and flooding in Sicily since you left. I would love to return to Santorini,
By: Debra Kolkka on October 21, 2024
at 6:31 am