| If you are looking for a holiday which offers culture, | | | | within the place of worship. |
| history, stunning natural landscapes and good food | | | | Tuscany is famous for its art and you won't be |
| then look no further than Lucca in Tuscany. Booking | | | | disappointed with what Lucca has to offer. For |
| a Tuscany villa for your holiday this year could be the | | | | example, within the Palazzo Mansi National Museum |
| best option if you want to tick any of those boxes. | | | | you will find varied exhibitions of Italian art, fabrics, |
| Steeped in history, Lucca is a must-visit place for | | | | costumes and furniture. |
| anyone staying in an Italy holiday villa. Situated in | | | | But although you could spend days learning about the |
| beautiful surroundings and full of history and striking | | | | city's history and taking in its stunning pieces of art, |
| architecture, Lucca has plenty to keep you occupied | | | | you should also make sure that you venture outside |
| on your break. | | | | its walls. |
| You can access the city easily from the airports in | | | | The region surrounding Lucca is characterised by |
| Florence or Pisa, giving you a chance to find out | | | | mountains, green valleys and flowing rivers. You will |
| exactly what this Tuscan destination has to offer in | | | | also be able to discover hot thermal springs and |
| comparison to its more famous counterparts. | | | | beautiful gardens in some of the renaissance villas |
| If you book a holiday villa in Tuscany then you can | | | | that are dotted among the valleys. |
| explore Lucca at your own pace and take your time | | | | If you enjoy getting out and about, then why not |
| uncovering its history and arts. | | | | take a walk through some of Tuscany's most |
| One of the most distinctive features of the city is its | | | | picturesque scenery? You could even combine a stroll |
| walls, which were built in the 16th century and | | | | with a visit to one or more of the local wineries by |
| protect the medieval and renaissance buildings that | | | | following the wine road to Lucca. Take your time and |
| can be found in the centre. | | | | indulge in the local tipple, as well as sampling the olive |
| Some of its churches are particularly spectacular, | | | | oil that is available from many of the local farms. |
| such as the San Michele in Foro and the San Martino | | | | You can enjoy refreshments along the way and as |
| cathedral. | | | | with much of Tuscany, you are sure to find some |
| The latter even has its own museum dedicated to | | | | excellent restaurants where you can taste the local |
| the monuments and archaeology that can be found | | | | delicacies and relax in the beautiful surroundings. |