Aktivitäten in Province of Lucca

“Enjoy the view of the Lucca walls while walking around the city. With its 30 meters of height these are the only defensive walls arriving intact until today in the whole world and they are the second longest walls in Europe The Renaissance Lucca walls were erected with a remarkable economic effort in 137 years and represented a deterrent for the enemies. Never involved in war events, the fulcrum of the Lucca defense system, they guaranteed peace and tranquility to the Republic until the arrival of Napoleon.”

“Beautiful discos and famous restaurants for every taste, at night; Fashion and sea for daytime.”

“The Guinigi Tower is 45 meters high and stands out from all the buildings in the historic center due to the trees that grow on its top. Among the medieval towers, which belonged to private families, it is the only one that has not been severed or demolished in the 16th century. For Information, reservations, guided tours + 39 0583 48090 orto.torri.lucca. @ Gmail.com Timetables: January - February: 9: 30 am- 4:30 pm March: 9: 30 am- 5:30 pm April - May: 9: 30 am-6:30 pm June - September: 9: 30 am -7:30 pm October: 9: 30 am- 5:30 pm November - December: 9: 30 am- 4:30 pm Closed on December 25”

“This is the park in memory of the writer of the book Pinocchio that lived in this town”

“Piazza Anfiteatro it's a square in the city of Lucca, built on the remains of the ancient Roman amphitheate. It is surrounded by typical restaurants so you can eat, relax and enjoying the wonderful view.”

“Viareggio is a beautiful place in Versilia, primarily known for the carnival and for the sea.”

“Massaciuccoli is Tuscany's largest lake. Think birdwatching, nature, and beautiful views in a little corner of watery paradise. During the summer, Torre del Lago's famous Puccini Festival is held here on a beautiful open theatre built on the lake. Guided boat trips on the lake are available during the warm season.”

“The church of S. Martino is a center of Lucchese spirituality and a fundamental stop on the Via Francigena. From 4 November to 24 December 2019 * Cathedral: Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday 9:30 am - 6:45 pm; Sunday and holidays 12:00 am - 6 pm Bell tower of the Cathedral: Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 3 pm; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10 am - 5pm Museum: Monday - Friday 10 am - 2:00 pm; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10 am - 6 pm Baptistery and Church of Santi Giovanni e Reparata (archaeological area and bell tower): Monday - Friday 10am - 2 pm; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10 am - 6 pm 25 December: CLOSED ”

“In Collodi, a small town about half an hour away from Lucca, you can visit the very original Pinocchio Park dedicated to the famous long-nosed marionette. The park is set up completely outdoors. Walking inside the large garden, surrounded by the well-cared after vegetation, you’ll find all the main protagonists of the story: Pinocchio, the Fairy with Turquoise Hair, the Cat and the Fox and many other characters from the novel virtually accompany visitors and remind them some of the most relevant passages of the book. ”

“A “must” for all nature and trekking lovers is the Orecchiella Park, a natural reserve, established in 1980, protected by the State Forestry Corps, which covers about 12.400 acres on the territory of 4 municipalities (Piazza al Serchio, San Romano, Villa Collemandina and Sillano). This area with high natural value is dominated by dense forests of fir, beech and chestnut trees; many wild animals live inside those woods (deers, roe deers, wild sheeps, foxes, badgers, wild boars, small rodents like squirrels etc. ….). In addition, if you are lucky, you can see two important kinds of birds of prey in the skies of the park : golden eagle and the peregrine falcon.”

“The Antro del Corchia, with its approximately 53 km of tunnels and shafts, holds the national record for the largest underground karst system. The difference in height, with its 1187 m of height between the opening and the higher end of the cave is one of the highest traceable in Italian and European territory. The special feature of karst system of Corchia lies mainly in its extreme morphological complexity and evolution. It is actually a three-dimensional lattice enclosed in a volume of marble and dolomite about 2 km long, 1 km wide and nearly 1200 m high. A trail, about 1 km, allows tourists to penetrate inside the Corchia and reach the heart of the mountain and karst system. Suitable for children.”

“La Pitorina is just 20 minutes drive from Lucca where you can have fun at the incredible Lucca Comics and Games: the most exciting event in Europe regarding comics, cartoons, role games and board games, videogame and fantasy.”