LUCCA

Lucca is a spectacular medieval town with perfectly intact walls. Definitely my favorite of the Tuscan cities I visited!
Spend the day dodging bicycles while wandering through LUCCA’s cheerful streets. Its pristine medieval ramparts are perfect for a book, picnic, or passeggiata. Climbing up the tree-topped Torre Guinigi is a must to see much of Tuscany and Lucca’s private gardens— as is standing in the middle of the perfectly circular Piazza Anfiteatro imagining the glory of the Roman amphitheatre beneath. The day isn’t complete without a stroll around the perfectly tree-lined walls, or browsing the many boutiques along the bustling Via Fillungo, including the Benetton outlet on Via Antonio Mordini.