Discover one of the most important cities of art in Italy, which combines the thousand-year history told by its walls with a memorable gastronomy.
To the streets where time seems to have stopped and to the hundred churches full of masterpieces, Lucca adds many events, and its people will conquer you.
Lucca is one of the most visited cities in Tuscany and is located in the northwestern part of the region. You can easily visit it on foot or by bike. The great balance between monuments and palaces of different eras and styles is particularly striking.
This place is rich in history and culture as can be seen from the large churches of white marble made in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Lucca is also famous for its excellent cuisine that enriches the recipes of traditional Tuscan cuisine.
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Lucca: where is it?
Lucca is one of the most famous art cities in Italy and every year it is a travel destination for tourists from all over the world who come to admire its beautiful historic center with important monuments, buildings and churches. Every year important cultural events are organized that attract many visitors to the city.
The Tuscan city is the capital of the province and is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Italy. It is located in north-western Tuscany and is located in a plain on the left bank of the river Serchio. Pisa is only 20 kilometers away while Florence is 75 kilometers and Siena 150. Its location makes it easily accessible from the main Italian cities via the motorway network.
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The history of Lucca
Lucca has a long history characterized by important events occurred in different eras as evidenced by the monuments and buildings that still make it one of the most popular and famous artistic destinations in the world.
As for the origins of the city, several theories agree that these territories were inhabited by the Etruscans and even earlier by the Ligurians. In fact, the name of the city derives from the Celto-Ligurian word Luk which means swampy terrain.
The first archaeological finds and the first reliable sources date back to 180 A. C. when Lucca became a Latin colony. In 89 A. C. Lucca became an important Roman town hall to welcome
Caesar, Pompey and Crassus in 56 A.C. for the birth of the triunvirate. After the fall of the Roman Empire the Tuscan city became the scene of the barbarian invasions by the Ostrogoths, the Byzantines and the Lombards. After the domination of the latter in 990 Lucca became part of the Kingdom of the Franks and acquired great importance with Charlemagne. In 1161 was born the free town of Lucca that consolidated for the following centuries.
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In this historical period the city is opposed to the nearby Pisa. In the Renaissance period it regained economic prosperity thanks to commercial activities such as the production of silk. In 1628 the Tuscan city became an oligarchic Republic governed by a general council. In 1814 Lucca was occupied by the Bourbons and the Austrians and with the congress of Vienna became a Duchy. In 1861 Lucca became part of the Kingdom of Italy.
Lucca: here’s what to do and see
Lucca is a city rich in history and culture with many wonders to see and discover. One of the most striking elements of the city are undoubtedly the historic walls that surround it and that can be walked offering the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful view of the heart of the city.
Crossing the walls you enter the historic center of Lucca where there are a large number of churches. It is no coincidence that it is known as the city of a hundred churches. Among the most interesting are the Cathedral, the Basilica of San Ferdinando and the church of San Michele.One of the jewels of this town is definitely the Roman Amphitheater. During the summer season there are many concerts, events and events.
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There are also many palaces that are worth a visit such as Palazzo Mansi in which there is the National Art Gallery. Lucca has become in these years the theater of many events and events of great attraction such as the Lucca Summer Festival and the Lucca Comics that every year attract thousands of people from all over Italy and the world.
The typical dishes of Lucca
Lucca is a city with a remarkable gastronomic heritage with many recipes of traditional Tuscan cuisine. Among the typical first dishes of these territories there are the tordelli alla lucchese which are a traditional stuffed pasta stuffed with meat. Other famous recipes include spelt soup and Frantoiana soup.
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As for the main dishes are based on typical local products such as meats, meats and cheeses. The typical cuisine of Lucca also presents inviting recipes about the preparation of bread. One of them is potato bread which is soft and naturally sweet.
Another typical bread is buccellato, an ancient cake that is never missing in the homes of the citizens of Lucca. It is a poor sweet bread. Put Lucca in your Tuscan itinerary, it will not disappoint you.
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