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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Surface | 185 km² |
| Population | 85 984 |
| Area code | 0583 |
| Postal Code | 55100 |
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Lucca - a medium-sized, historic city in the middle Italy, In northern part Tuscany.
It is the capital of the surrounding area Lucca Province.
In recognition of the historical and architectural value that Lucca represents, it has been submitted for entry on UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
General information
Lucca is a beautiful and little known Tuscan city in Poland located north of PisaFor lovers of Tuscany, undoubtedly a place worth visiting. Lucca is not too vast and can be visited in 1-2 days, it is the only Italian city surrounded entirely by a ring of defensive walls with eleven bastions and six gates. Going clockwise from the north, these are: Porta Santa Maria (1592), Porta San Jacopo alla Tomba (1930), Porta Elisa (1811, in honor of Elisa Baciocchi) Porta San Pietro (1565), Porta Sant'Anna, Porta Vittorio Emanuele otherwise Buco di Sant'Anna (1910) i Porta San Donato (1629). The remains of the old gates that belonged to even older walls are: Porta San Donato (1590), in Piazza San Donato, seat of the Opera delle Mure, medieval Porta San Gervasio (1198), along Via del Fosso and Porta dei Borghi.
The Old Town has a layout typical of other historic Italian cities and towns - small squares, narrow streets, houses in the color range from yellow to dark brick. Impressive temples and several large palaces attract attention. The street layout is preserved from Roman times, Piazza San Michele it takes the place of the Roman Forum, while the traces of the amphitheater can still be seen in Piazza dell'Anfiteatro (designed by the architect Lorenzo Nottolini).
The treasure of Lucca, one of the most interesting Tuscan cities, is Romanesque and Gothic architecture - the most important monument is the Cathedral (Italian Duomo San Martino).
History
Lucca is a truly ancient city. Founded by the Etruscans from 180 BC became a Roman colony. As a rich agricultural region, it had been in prosperity since Roman times. In the 9th and 10th centuries it was the main city of Tuscany. Lucca's heyday falls on the period of the 11th-14th centuries, when it gained power and great political importance by getting rich from the trade in silk. Later, they began to gain prominence Florence and Pisa, however, until the end of the 18th century, it managed to maintain independence. In the years 1815-1847 Lucca was an independent principality under the Parma branch of the Bourbons, and in 1847 it was incorporated into the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Lucca's further history took place within the framework of a united Italy.
Trivia
The famous Italian opera composer Giaccomo Puccini was born in Lucca.
Drive
Rail and road connections from nearby Pisa and Florence.
By plane
Arrival at Pisa International Airport (IATA: PSA) or a little further at Florence Airport. There is a train station at the airport and the journey to Lucca takes only 20 minutes. Flights from most major airports are daily, and from some even up to 3 times a day (Stansted). At the airport, you can rent a car from one of several different operators.
By train
Railway station (Stazione di Lucca) is located close to the city center, just behind the defensive walls surrounding the city. If you have heavy luggage, you can use the luggage lockers at the tourist information office opposite the station (prices from € 1.50 per hour).
Unfortunately there is no direct train connection from Pisa airport to Lucca, so you have to change at Pisa main station. Trains run from Pisa approximately every half hour during the day. Lucca is on the road Viareggio-Florence Santa Maria Novella so from these cities you can get to Lucca (trains run approx. 1 time per hour).
By bus
It is possible to travel by bus directly from Pisa airport to Piazzale Verdi in Lucca. The stop is outside the arrivals terminal (you need to buy a ticket for approx. 4 euro in advance at the kiosk). Nice drive and beautiful views for approx. 50 minutes.
By car
Communication
Access to the area inside the city walls is primarily reserved for residents, so you should park your car in one of the parking lots outside the walls or on the few inside the walls that are intended for visitors. It is worth renting a bike, there are several companies at the northern entrance to the city center: at Porta Santa Maria, Porta San Pietro and on the episode from Porta Elisa towards the center.
As the sightseeing area is not extensive, you can also walk.
Worth seeing
Religious architecture
Lucca is also known by its nickname cities of 100 churchesThis is due to numerous, historic and well-preserved sacred buildings.
- St. Martin (incl. Cattedrale di San Martino), address: Chiostro delle Cattedrale, 8.
The cathedral was built in 1060 by the Archbishop of Lucca Anselmo da Baggio, later Pope Alexander II, and its present condition comes from reconstruction in the 12th and 13th centuries. It is believed that on the site of the cathedral there was an earlier church from the 6th century. On the outside, we can see the Romanesque style, while the interior is dominated by Gothic features. The marble façade consists of three large porticoes with wide arches, above which there are 3 rows of open columns decorated with numerous sculptures. The cathedral also has a 69-meter-long and 6-story campanile. The interior of the Cathedral is gothic and has three naves. Notable works of art in the cathedral are: "The Last Supper" by Jacopo Tintoretto, "Madonna with the Saints" by Domenico Ghirlandaio, Adoration of the Magi Federico Zuccari, Madonna and child Fra Bartolomeo. The marble tomb of Ilaria del Carretto, commissioned in 1406 by Paolo Guinigi, was made by Jacopo della Quercia. In the right nave of the cathedral there is a free-standing, octagonal, marble chapel (property of Tempietto) made by Matte Civitali in 1484. Inside is the most famous relic of Lucca, the so-called Holy Face (incl. Volto Santo). It is a sculpture of the crucified Jesus Christ from a cedar tree. According to the legend, it was made by Nicodemus, who helped St. To Joseph to lay Jesus down, and in 782 AD she miraculously arrived in Lucca. There is a small museum next to the Cathedral (it. Museo della Cattedrale), which was opened in 1994 and presents mainly cathedral treasures collected over the centuries. Opening hours: November-March; Mon-Fri 10: 00-14: 00 Sat-Sun 10: 00-18: 00, April-October: daily 10: 00-18: 00. € 3 entrance fee. - City walls
The Renaissance fortifications from the 16th and 17th centuries are a highlight of Lucca because they are fully preserved and no other Italian city can boast of such. They are 4 km long, have 11 towers and 6 gates, they are in the shape of a square. As they are wide at their top you can walk or cycle. In the past, car races were organized on the walls. Each side of the quadrilateral of the walls is planted with a different type of trees. In the summer months, they are crowded with tourists. - cathedral Michele in Foro
Architecture of the city
- Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, a square that was built on the site of a Roman amphitheater
- Torre Guinigi
- Torre delle Ore
- Palazzo Mansi.
- St. Michael
- Chiesa San Frediano
- Via Fillungo, main street with lots of shops, bars and restaurants
- Palazzo Pfanner
- Piazza Napoleone, the largest city square on which it is located Palazzo Ducale
- Domus Romana, remains of a house from Roman times, Via Cesare Battisi 15 € 3 (April 2012)
- Botanic Garden (Orto Botanico Communale di Luca), Via del Giardino Botanico, 14, ☎ 39 0583 583086, fax: 39 0583 56738, e-mail: [email protected]. Hours of operation: November 3-March 20, only upon prior reservation Mon-Fri 9: 30-12: 30, the rest of the year daily March 21-April 30 10:00 - 17:00, May 1-June 30 10:00 - 18 : 00, 1 July-September 15 10:00 - 19:00, 16 September-2 November 10:00 - 17:00. € 3 (normal ticket), € 2 (reduced ticket). Interesting place for a walk among the greenery. As for the possibility of sightseeing, it is better to make sure under the above-mentioned telephone number.
Museums
- Villa Guinigi National Museum ( Museo Nazionale Villa Guinigi) - the exhibition includes Lucca's works of art from its beginnings until the 18th century
- Pinacoteca Nazionale di Palazzo Mansi - you can see works by Pontormo, Bronzino, Guido Reni, Tintoretto, as well as frescoes, stuccoes, furniture, tapestries and tapestries
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Gastronomy
It is said that the most delicious olive oil comes from Lucca.
Parties
Accommodation
Sparingly
On average
- Palazzo Alexander, Via S. Giustina 48, ☎ 39 0583 583571. Stylish city center hotel with approx. 20 rooms. In high season, rooms approx. € 125. Parking paid separately € 13
- Bed & Breakfast Casa degli Angeli, Via foce del Lupo 56, ☎ 39 0583 965130, e-mail: [email protected].
- Hotel Hambros il Parco, Via Pesciatina 197 55012, ☎ 39 0583 935355, fax: 39 0583 935356, e-mail: [email protected].
- Agriturismo Corte Benedetto, Via Pollinelle, 19 - 55012 San Martino in colle, Capannori, ☎ 39 0583 975088, fax: 39 0583 975730, e-mail: [email protected].
It is situated in the green hills around Lucca. You can come here a family, warm atmosphere. The building is situated in an area of 6 hectares of vineyards and olive groves and has several stylishly decorated and original rooms and apartments. The kitchen is equipped with a wood-burning stove and grill. The restaurant is also open to passing tourists only. It also has a swimming pool and an equestrian center.
- Borgo Giusto, loc. Partigliano - 55023 Borgo a Mozzano, fax: 39, e-mail: [email protected]. Check-in: checkout =. 8 km from Lucca, half an hour from Versilia and Pisa, Borgo Giusto: among the chestnut trees, a 17th century village with a wide choice of accommodation.
- Hotel Locanda l'Elisa, Via Nuova per Pisa, 1952 Lucca, ☎ 39 0583 379737, fax: 39 0583 1929603, e-mail: [email protected]. double room € 120.
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Where next
Lucca is a great base for exploring this part of Tuscany. This is close Pisa, to the coast (with seaside resorts: Viareggio, Lido di Camaiore, Pietrasanta and Forte dei Marmi) and to the nearby mountains. You can use the bus service, the bus station is located at Piazza G. Verdi.
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