Charming Farmhouses in Lucca Historic residences in Italy

Lying on a fertile plain near the sea, Lucca is rich Renaissance art and Tuscan tradition. The city of Lucca is still surrounded by the 15th century city walls so the historic center has been virtually untouched, a cornucopia of medieval churches, bell towers and the unique Piazza dell’Anfiteatro.

This round piazza surrounded by quaint houses is the perfect spot for a ‘biadina’ liquor. Take narrow and busy Via Fillungo, the ideal place for shopping and souvenirs. Admire the architecturally diverse Duomo of St. Martin, then visit Palazzo Massi and its museum: you’ll find works by Bronzino, Pontormo, and Domenichino. Spend the day at the beach in exclusive Forte dei Marmi on the Versilia coast, most popular with locals and Italians.

Eat fresh seafood with sand still between your toes. Return to hills of Lucca and stroll through the gardens of baroque Torrigiani Villa and immagine what it was like to live in aristocratic Tuscany. Dine on traditional spelt soup and lamb with olives.

Nearby: Viareggio, Camaiore, Pietrasanta