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City tours, excursions and tickets in Lucca and surroundings
Moving around in Italy - transportation
Italy is one of the most economically developed countries in the world. Accordingly, the transport infrastructure in the country is at a very high level. Due to the fact that most of the territory of Italy is surrounded by sea, transportation by water is well developed. It is worth noting that historically, Italian channels were the most powerful among all maritime powers. Today, the influence of this type of transportation and turnover has a huge impact on the country’s economy. Regular ferry connections link not only the coastal territories of Italy, but also the country with neighboring autonomous territories, including the Canary Islands.
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Economy roadmap of Italy
Today, Italy is considered one of the most highly developed countries in the world. It occupies a leading position in terms of industrial production in the whole of Western Europe. One of the most important industries in Italy is the extraction of minerals. There are quite a lot of them on the territory of the kingdom, with mercury currently taking the lead position. Also on the territory of the country, you will find that uranium ore, silver, iron ore, lead-zinc and copper ores, as well as potassium salts are being mined. The next important sector in Italy is engineering. It is focused mainly on the construction of ships, due to the territorial location of the country. … Open
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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19.04.2024
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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19.04.2024
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Shopping, streets and outlets
In Lucca, it's worth paying attention not only to fashion stores but also to original gastronomic pavilions. La Boutique dei Golosi is considered an ideal place to choose wine and gourmet specialties. The store presents goods from various regions of Italy. It sells both inexpensive and elite fine wines, as well as canned products, the best olive oil, and popular national sweets. Bottles of Limoncello and balsamic … 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
Lovely horseback riding tours are offered by Lucca Horseriding. During the tour, one can ride a graceful horse through the most picturesque areas of the city and its surroundings, and it must be said that mother nature has generously endowed Lucca with such places. Both children and adults are warmly welcome, that's why such an exciting activity is pretty popular among those traveling with little tourists. Eco-tours … Open
Festivals and events in Lucca
Another colorful music festival is held in the city in the summer. This time, jazz music takes over the baton. We are talking about an event called the Anfiteatro Jazz taking place at the very beginning of June thus marking the start of the summer season. As the name suggests, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro becomes the venue where you can listen to mindblowing melodies. This is ensured not only by the high professionalism of … 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
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
