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Discover Tuscany: A Day Trip In Lucca

One of the ancient treasures that have a permanent place in Tuscany is Lucca and it's so for a number of reasons. First, it is known to be a town that is surrounded by walls and this makes it possess great historical relevance to both Tuscany and Italy's cultural heritage. These town's walls are well preserved with so much care and national pride because they form a major factor which draws tourists and visitors from far and wide. The second reason that makes tourists keep thronging to the tourist town of Lucca is the fact that some of the city's best beaches are just within strolling distance so that one does not have to spend a cent to get costless fun. Thirdly, the affordability of a Lucca vacation makes it all the more an exciting adventure worth looking forward to. It is also for this reason that travel agents and companies do all their best to make sure that anyone who comes calling does not return without a souvenir or sweet story. Welcome to the Italy's vacation world of Tuscany en-route to Lucca.

When planning for your trip to Lucca, you really don't have to make a huge budget although this depends on where you are traveling from i.e. your take-off point otherwise Lucca is quite cheap for a holiday getaway. Tuscany is certainly one commercial hotspot where various tourism companies are striving to make their impact felt. This is more so for those agencies that are based in Tuscany with the growing number of visitors finding their way into the city to grab their share of the hyped Italian holiday offers. Most travel packages sold within and outside the town of Lucca are those that include irresistible features like cheap hotel accommodation in villas, hotels, apartments, excursions, city-wide tours, meals i.e. food and drinks,car rental services, and so on. The high number of villas and farmhouses in the bubbly town all promise nothing less than an endless streak of exhilarating experiences throughout one's stay.

Other tourist and travel activities that can be engaged in full time are hot-air ballooning, biking, hiking, small shops for day or night shopping, cuisine or wine tasting and fun-filled sightseeing activities in the town's numerous museums. To enjoy your Lucca trip to the fullest, do ensure that your travel plans or itinerary are properly spelt out. Embarking on this trip after a careful research will help you make the best choices of hotels accommodation, dining, feeding, purchases, etc. This research is very necessary for the success of your holiday vacation. The internet is a great source for the booking of your plane or train tickets as soon as you make up your mind to visit the fun land called Lucca. Once you get there, you can then proceed to visit the thrilling regions of your most appealing destinations, making reservations, and a host of others. These tips and many more will certainly assist in guaranteeing superb Tuscany vacation experiences.

All one needs to do is to make sure that there are sufficient savings that have been put aside for your Lucca trip before you can talk to the travel agents. There is really no mystery about visiting these chic Italian destinations for your vacations. You can visit Lucca or Tuscany just to enjoy the best of their wine, landscapes, beautiful hilltops, land surface and the vineyard to mention but a few. Tuscany offers something completely different from vacationers' usual expectations when unwinding. Visiting and holidaying in Tuscany is something every vacationer would want to experience. The city of Lucca in the Tuscany region is yet another wonderful attraction to explore because of is fame for Gothic features, Renaissance buildings, museums, art galleries and parks.

Lucca is part and parcel of Tuscany; the abode of the admirable Romanesque Architecture which is always on display and can be seen from all over the town. The San Michele and San Martino cathedrals are just two very good examples of the Romanesque architecture that should be on any traveler's itinerary to Lucca. The geographical position of Lucca also favors the town so much in terms of its sizeable tourism potential. Lucca can be found close to the Serchio River; about 80km from Florence and 30km from Pisa. The town of Lucca itself dwells upon a plateau with the Apuane Alps watching over it. The medieval walls which characterize the town are thick and strong. These walls were originally built in the 16th century but they still stand till today; thus surrounding the entire town. As part of a walking tour, one can take a stroll along or on top of the walls. This way of exercise alone offers a very good opportunity to see many hidden sight-stops. However, if this will be so much stressful to you, how about going for a biking or walking outing to visit the must-see sights so as to enjoy an enriching travel or holiday experience to Lucca?

About the author:

Maria Luce Cardelli writes articles about Florence and Tuscany for the most part forhttp://www.florenceholidays.com/tuscany-luxury-villas.html which is the ultimate guide for Tuscany luxury villas and other Tuscany accommodations.

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The Lure Of Lucca, Italy

Tuscany is home to the town of Lucca, an exquisite example of Romanesque architecture displayed in all of its glory throughout the town. The cathedrals of San Michele and San Martino are two of the best examples of the Romanesque architecture to be seen in Lucca, or all of Northern Italy for that. 

Lucca sits near the Serchio River, about 30 kilometers from Pisa and 80 kilometers from Florence. The town itself rests on a plateau under the watchful gaze of the Apuane Alps. The medieval walls, thick and strong, built in the sixteenth century still surround the town and the walkways present on the top of the walls offer an enjoyable opportunity for biking or walking to nearby sights. 

The town is full of charming shops and antique markets that offer a variety of unique and interesting items. In fact, the town is sufficiently insulated from the hectic pace of city life, that it provides a restful and peaceful vacation spot. 

The superb aromas wafting from the restaurants in Lucca tempt tourists and residents alike. Superb dining is at the end of their search for the perfect cuisine or culinary delight to feed their hunger. One of the best restaurants in Lucca is Ristorante Buca di Sant'Antonio. Make sure to try the faro soup. This is known to be one of the oldest dishes in Italy. 

Large villas, nestled in the surrounding hillsides in all of their finery, and impressive gardens beckon too many tourists who visit the area. Some of Italy's finest beaches are less than a half an hour distance away. Nearby is the town of Barga. It is north of Lucca and is a wonderful medieval walled city that is not on the tourist path. Pietrasanta is another small town nearby that is known as the place which Michelangelo came for stone. Today, it remains a place where many artists reside and a continue to craft items from the stone.

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For more information about Tuscany and Lucca, please visit Lucca – A Tuscan Town.

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