Villas in Lucca
The province of Lucca sits in the north west of Tuscany. To the west it borders the Ligurian Sea whilst to the east it borders Florence. It also includes Pisa in the south and Pistoia in the north east. Its capital is the city of Lucca, This is one of Italy’s most captivating small cities. It has certainly earned its nickname as the city of 100 churches, but it is perhaps most famous for the old walls that surround it. These have been transformed into a park, with a path that takes visitors the 4 km around the city below. Also not to be missed is its oval shaped Piazza dell’ Anfiteatro and the Torre Giunigi. This tower can be easily distinguished from the others in the city because of the tree growing from its top.
There is so much to see and do in the Lucca region of Tuscany and it certainly offers holidaymakers the best of both worlds – some of Tuscany’s most wonderful rural landscapes, fascinating towns and cities to explore and a stunning stretch of coastline.
These Lucca villas are all found within the Lucca province of Tuscany.
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About Lucca
Lucca is a city as well as one of the ten provinces of Tuscany. It is situated in the north west of Tuscany. It borders four other Tuscan provinces – Florence, Pisa, Pistoia and Massa-Carrara. It also borders Emilia Romagna to the north and the Ligurian Sea to the west.
Towns and villages in Lucca
As well as the city of Lucca itself, the Lucca province is home to a number of other smaller towns and villages well worth a visit. A number of these sit on its western coast. These include Forte dei Marmi, Marina di Pietrasanta, Lido di Camaiore and Viareggio. All these towns make up the Versilia coastline and are characterised by long stretches of pale sandy beaches. Most of these are home to private beach clubs which you need to pay an entry fee to access. However there are still public beaches which you can enjoy for free.
Inland there are a number of other towns and villages worth exploring. These include Pietrasanta, Camaiore, Collodi (home to Pinocchio), Bagni di Lucca and Borgo a Mozzano. The latter is close to the Devil’s Bridge. Known in Italian as the Ponte della Maddalena, it has a completely unique design. Also of note is Barga, affectionately referred to as ‘the most Scottish town in Italy.’ Don’t be surprised to hear someone speaking in an Italian accent one minute and a broad Glaswegian one the next! Also worth a visit in the Lucca region are the villages of Capannori, Montecarlo, Porcari, Altopascio and Stazzema.
Things to do in Lucca
There are a wealth of things to see and do in the city of Lucca itself. The city is arguably most famous for its walls. These old Medieval walls encircle the entire city and have been turned into a park area. On Sundays it’s not uncommon to find a Park Run taking place, whilst throughout the day it’s the perfect setting to enjoy your daily passeggiata. Within these walls, there is plenty to discover. Probably Lucca’s second most famous attraction is the Torre Giunigi. The tower is easily distinguished from the others in the city due to the tree growing from its top. It’s worth making the climb to the top of the tower to admire the roof gardens and view over the city.
And, after that, why not just enjoy wandering through Lucca’s charming streets. The city is affectionately nicknamed the ‘city of one hundred churches’ so see how many you can tick off! There are a number of charming piazzas where you can sit and relax. Our favourite of these is the Piazza dell’ Anfiteatro.
Discover more ideas about what to see and do in Lucca in our Lucca travel guide.
Otherwise, if you’re visiting in the warmer months, why not escape the city and head to Lucca’s beaches. This is the stretch of the Italian coastline that rich Italians flock to each Summer. Our beach villas in Tuscany can be a great option if you want to be near Lucca but also close to the seaside.
