Lucca is well known as an ancient walled city, filled with countless churches and abundant with some of Italy’s finest medieval and renaissance architecture.  Lucca is also home to a beautiful amphitheatre, antique markets, classical and rock music festivals, art and history, designer and bijoux boutiques, art nouveau architecture and fabulous restaurants, (but then fabulous eating establishments are indigenous of the Northern Tuscany area.)

 

The countryside which surrounds Lucca is some of Tuscany's finest.  A wonderful natural landscape filled with ancient vineyard, centuries old olive groves, elegant villas, charming farmhouses & remote hilltop villages. 

 

The Colline lucchese wine trail is the land where the Doc wines 'Colline Lucchese' & Montecarlo are produced. The wonders of Lucca & it's stunning countryside are only half an hour away from Tuscany’s’ endless golden beaches.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS:

 

July & August:  Lucca Summer Festival

Every year, Lucca welcomes an incredible line-up of international stars for its annual summer festival. Last  year's programme included John Legend, Elton John, Norah Jones  & George Michael. 2008 acts yet to be announced.  An idyllic setting inside the city’s ancient walls fronted by gardens and huge bastions. Guests such as Joe Cocker, Ray Charles, Joan Baez, Lionel Richie, Bob Dylan and Goerge Benson have been woed by Lucca’s summer festival over the years and now it’s your turn

 

September: Murabilia

Lucca's famous botanical show.  More than 150 exhibitors from all over Europe showcase their collections ranging from giant vegetables to rare species of plants and vegetables.

 

September: Sagra del vino di Montecarlo.

Montecarlo is famous for it's wine.  Situated aprox 17 Km from Lucca this, Montecarlo stages a hearty celebration of the year's new wines, with tastings, delicious food and a jovial atmosphere.

 

January: Mostra Mercato del Disco

Annual music fair is held at Punto Fiera in Lucca. With over 80 stands exhibiting various music genres in different formats, the fair is a meeting point for all music fans, attracting collectors from all over the world.

 

AIRPORTS FOR THIS AREA:

Pisa 23 Km

Bologna 161 Km

Genoa 168 Km