Art, photography and holidays

www.arteutile.net

Lucca is a little town rich in art and culture and well-known as the jewel of Tuscany
Lucca is one of the few towns which has maintained its town walls intact. These walls surround the historic centre with its many churches, towers, palaces, museums, traditional boutiques and characteristic lanes. It is forbidden to drive by car on the wall, therefore it is really a beautiful and fantastic stroll. From the walls you have magnificent views onto the architectural beauties of the town and the rolling surrounding hills.

Read more about Lucca historical centre >>

The surrounding areas of Lucca offer tourists a wide spectrum of possibilities on how to spend a holiday: beautiful strolls on the nearby hills, visits to the art towns of Tuscany, tasting of typical local products such as olive oil and wine, cultural and musical events, festivals in villages and craft fairs which take place throughout the year There is a stunning landscape only a few kilometres from Lucca in the direction of the Garfagnana which boasts beautiful scenery of mountains, rolling hills, cultivated land and thick forests. While driving through the middle part of the Serchio Valley you will discover the hills of the “Brancoleria” with its scattered antique Romanesque churches.
Many characteristic villages such as Pieve a Elici, Gualdo and Montigiano are situated in the municipality of Massarosa, which lies in the North of Tuscany – on the hills between Lucca and the sea. You can take in the amazing views from these villages. Read more >>

The beautiful sea- side is only 20 minutes by car from Lucca. The little town of Viareggio was founded in the year 1200 as a fishing village and today it is considered to be the pearl of the Versilia with its long established bathing beaches, the famous promenade which runs alongside the sea alternating modern shops with liberty style villas, bars and boutiques.
Read more >>

View all properties to rent in Lucca area