Eurostars Toscana

Check In	from 12:00 to 00:00
Check Out	from 12:00 to 12:00
Cancellation	At least 24 hours before day of arrival
Credit Cards	American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club

The restaurant “La Perla”An elegant and cosy atmosphere, product of its avanguardista and minimalista design, the restaurant becomes the ideal place to enjoy a little while rest and delights. The design of its letter, is based on the regional kitchen of the Toscana, with some plates of international cut. Its supply of wines offers some of the best ones of Italy.

Lucca’s historyLucca is the native town of famous composer Giacomo Puccini and other well-known musicians, Lucca retains the charm of a small and ancient Italian City State. Over the centuries it has managed to hold on to its independence and freedom by adopting a cautious policy. Having miraculously escaped the devastation of war, today it boasts one of the most extraordinary Tuscan art heritage. The imposing tree-lined Renaissance walls which totally enclose it, the maze of medieval streets flanked by towers and smart boutiques, the enchanting Romanesque churches and bright inviting squares captivate the visitor who stands in awe of such unexpected beauty.The historical centre, now a pedestrian precinct, plunges the visitor back in time and provides the perfect setting to savour the old world charm, where time and space take on a new dimension, no longer found in today's modern cities.Lucca’ villasThe very elegant noble villas are at only a few minutes from Lucca, basking in the verdant countryside among olive groves and vineyards. They were not only the summer residences of the noble families but were also representative of a certain status as can be seen from their beautiful architecture and lavish interior décor.Villa Torrigiani SantiniA spectacular Baroque villa whose gardens still retain their original form, rich of surprises and amazing water games. Villa Reale di MarliaNapoleon's sister, the princess Elisa Baciocchi Bonaparte, considered this villa her favourite residence. Villa BernardiniIt is the only 17th century villa which still houses in its gardens a wonderful green theatre that seats 400. The villa has some very fine and original furnishings. Villa GrabauIt's an important villa for the variety of gardens present on its grounds, with orange and lemon houses especially designed for storing citrus fruit. Villa OlivaOne of the Renaissance residences of the very wealthy Buonvisi family. Mediaval country churchesPieve di DecimoIt is a religious building of the 13th century along the Serchio valley. Particularly imposing is the bell-tower and the remains of a Medieval pulpitPieve di BrancoliIt is one of the most interesting examples of Romanesque art in Lucca, it houses a wealth of fine works by the "Comacini masters as the baptismal font and the splendid 13th century pulpitPieve di S. GennaroVery suggestive church which houses intact one of the few signed pulpits of the 12th century and an earthenware statue attributed to Leonardo da VinciPieve di S.Maria del GiudiceThe striking limestone extracted from the mountains of Pisa exult the purity and beauty of this Romanesque church making it one of the most beautiful in the plains of LuccaPiazza S. Michele in Foro, to admire the church bearing the same name-Piazza Napoleone, from this square we can admire Palazzo Ducale and Teatro del Giglio (the theatre)-Cathedral San Martino, important destination for medieval pilgrims who came here to worship "Il Volto Santo"( The holy Countenance of Christ), is still today an important symbol of the city. Inside the sacristy is the renowned sarcophagus of Ilaria del Carretto by Jacopo della Quercia. A definite must -Characteristic medieval streets, worthy of mention is "via degli antiquari" where we can see the fine antique shops and the teeming and smart Via Fillungo-Piazza Anfiteatro, built on the ruins of the ancient Roman arena, is still today one of the most picturesque landmarks of the town-Guinigi Tower, one of its kind, has a very suggestive tree lined hanging garden right on the top. -Basilica di San Frediano, is one of the most ancient churches in Lucca, famous for the splendid gilded mosaic on the façade-The 16th century Walls, built for defence reasons, are today a public garden for the enjoyment of all. -Palazzo Mansi, one of the most important noble palaces in Lucca. Elaborately furnished, is the symbol of wealth achieved by the mercantile families of Lucca. Today it is a National Museum which houses paintings from the 16th to the 20th centuries (admission fee)-Villa Guinigi, an ancient Gothic villa which belonged to the Guinigi family. Today it is a national museum which houses in its two halls, paintings and sculptures from Lucca and its territory from the very origins to the 18th century -Palazzo Pfanner, this is one of the few city palaces which boasts a Baroque garden of exceptional beauty, probably designed by Filippo Juvarra. The perspective of the hedges and allegorical statues recreates the typical stage setting of the late 17th century. -Palazzo Ducale, this is the government palace of the Republic of Lucca designed by Bartolomeo Ammannati. In the 16th century the interior was completely renovated in the Neo-Classical style and later became the residence of the Princess Elisa Baciocchi Bonaparte. It is today the "Prefettura" and the local provincial administration-Villa Buonvisi BottiniThis palace heralded the villas with gardens in Lucca. It was built in the 16th century on the inside of the Renaissance city walls representing a status symbol of the powerful Buonvisi family. Today it is the office of the local city hall.

Directions to the hotelBy car: On the A11 (motor way) take the LUCCA EST exit, the hotel can be seen from the motorway By Plane: Pisa airport is approximately 25 minutes away and Florence airport is 50 minutes driving from the hotel.