LUCCA, ITALY: Day trip to the heart of Tuscany! Walking the old fortified walls, climbing the historic towers and taking a tour around the marketplaces and plazas in the city of 100 churches.
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I caught a train from Pisa to Lucca and set about exploring the old city as soon as I arrived. The historic centre is surrounded by a large defensive wall that these days doubles up as a long scenic walk that offers wonderful views both inside and outside of Lucca. It’s perfect for walking, cycling or just finding a quiet spot for some reading or relaxing - the walk all the way around is approximately 4.5 kilometres (3 miles) and takes around an hour to complete.
After completing the circuit I headed into the old city and wandered around the many churches, plazas, statues, side streets, towers and lanes. I made it to the top of the 14th century brick built Guinigi Tower by taking on every one of its 230 steps. There’s trees growing at the top and lots of spectacular views of Lucca.
Other highlights included the mediaeval Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - an oval plaza lined with cafes and restaurants built over the remains of a Roman amphitheatre. St Martin Cathedral was grand and Piazza Napoleone & Piazza Antelminelli were bustling with life and activity. There are countless museums, palaces and chapels scattered randomly around the larger-than-expected historic quarter.
After sunset I captured some clips of Lucca in the dark and enjoyed an appetising meal in the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro. Another great day in Tuscany!
📖 CHAPTERS:
📖 00:00 Introducing Lucca
📖 00:40 Walking the Walls of Lucca
📖 04:32 Lucca Old Town
📖 05:59 Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
📖 06:45 Tallest Tower in Lucca (Guinigi Tower)
📖 10:35 Lucca at Night
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