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LUCCA – TUSCANY
Famous all over the world thanks to its beautiful architecture and natural beauties both as a town centre and as one of the typical towns of the
province, Lucca has conserved in the course of the centuries its typical medieval aspect, that you will find within the intact walls that surround and which represent one of the most beautiful tracts for walking in the whole of Tuscany. Almost 5 kilometres long, the walls of Lucca have always been a symbol of the town that has resisted external threats in the past centuries to guarantee freedom for its citizens.
From the character and the unique atmosphere that was like Paris of a time, the Lucchese tourists can not lose one of the most glamorous itineries of Tuscany, the shopping road of Il Fillungo, where still present is the antique Liberty style signs of the historical bars. Don’t leave the town without visiting The Cathedral of San Martino, a sculpture triumph, of sculpture and inlay work, where the tombs of Ilaria of Carreto and the famous Volto Santo are conserved.

Where to sleep in Lucca
In the town centre of Lucca it is possible to sleep inside a large and luxurious historical residence.
Visit: Hotel Lucca: San Luca Palace http://www.sanlucapalace.com/lucca-tuscany/

Curiosity of Lucca
Lucca was the last town for capital execution in Italy by the guillotine. It was 29 July 1845. The Zecca of Lucca is the most ancient of Europe and had minted coins from 650 d.c until 1843 d.c.

How to arrive in Lucca
Lucca can be found in the central position in respect to all the most beautiful art towns of Tuscany.
Less than one hour by car from Florence, Pisa and Montecatini Terme.
By train: direct trains from Florence, Prato and Pisa
By plane: Lucca is the centre of two international airports: Galileo Galilei airport of Pisa and Amerigo Vespucci airport of Florence that connects the major European and International cities. The airport of Pisa is connected with Pisa Station with direct trains.

Direct flight New York – Pisa.
The new route between New York – Pisa with direct flights, has contributed to making it much easier for Americans to arrive in Tuscany and in particular to Lucca. Lovers of good food and drink, Americans will find in this beautiful town the tranquillity and elegance typical of a Tuscan art town. The first non-stop flight between Tuscany and America started 1 June 2007 thanks to Delta Air Lines, that unites the two cities 4 times a week.
The route New York – Pisa will be Tuesdays, Wednedays, Fridays and Sundays.