Top sigths of Italy
Santa Maria del Fiore is probably the best known landmark of Florence. This magnificent cathedral was built in the 13th – 15th centuries. The building is made in elegant gothic style and decorated with green, red and white marble. Its inner premises are no less beautiful and are decorated with paintings and sculptures. Galleria degli Uffizi is a well-known centre of European art. The gallery exhibits works of Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Rafael, Titian, Giorgione and many other internationally famous Italian artists. … OpenChapters of the guide to Lucca
Traditions and mentality of Lucca
Lucca is a city of haute culture and arts. Besides this is an established place of an exciting original event being Lucca Comics and Game Festival. The fest was first held in 1966 and since that time the engaging festival taking place at the end of October has been attracting thousands of comics fans annually. Up until 1993 the festival was only devoted to comics and it was attended by many renowned authors and … Open
Travel guide to Lucca
An outstanding landmark is the Cathedral, which was named after Saint Martin. The very first church in its place was built in the 6th century, and in the 8th century, was given the status of a cathedral. Over the history of its existence, the cathedral was rebuilt more than once. It retains elements of decoration of various periods. On the facade of the cathedral now, you can observe the beautiful stucco molding, and … Open
Lucca for children - what to visit
There are also some extraordinary sights in Lucca which are also worth visiting with children. Young travelers will like the center Lucca Horseriding, where they can see the most beautiful horses, learn to take care of them, and even learn the basics of riding accompanied by experienced instructors. For riders with experience, exciting horse tours are organized in the center. This type of recreation will be an … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Another interesting specialized store is Mywalit. It specializes in wallets and can be found on one of the central squares of Lucca. The brand Mywalit was founded in 2005 and has gained worldwide popularity over the years. Today, its high-quality wallets and purses are highly valued in many countries of the world. They remain popular souvenirs for tourists. Here in Lucca, lovely colored wallets can be bought much … Open
Advices for travellers
5. Travelers giving preference to taxi driving should call taxi by phone. Stopping the taxi in the street is not customary for this place. And the taxi service of the cars waiting on the specialized parking lots will be far more expensive than the taxi called by phone. 6. The city streets are extremely cleaned of litter and waste. Leaving litter in the inappropriate place is challenged with high … Open
Active recreation
We cannot fail to mention local clubs and bars waiting for guests after dusk. Although there are not so many of them in Lucca, a few can be considered the best in town. Those who want to dance all night long will have a great time in a club called Kuku Disco, those who prefer spending time in a pleasant atmosphere with excellent cocktails will be delighted with Franklin'33 Bar, and La Piccola Enoteca del Forte Da … Open