LUCCA
, 17km northeast of Pisa, is the most graceful of Tuscany's provincial capitals, set inside a ring of Renaissance walls fronted by gardens and huge bastions. It's quiet without being dull and absorbs its few tourists with ease.
The city lies at the heart of one of Italy's richest agricultural regions, and it has prospered since Roman times. Its heyday was the eleventh to fourteenth centuries, when the silk trade brought wealth and, for a time, political powe... [More]
Locanda L Elisa Stands At The Feet Of A Range Of Hills Close To Lucca And Is Housed In A Villa Which It Seems Was Rebuilt In The Early 18th Century. By A Napoleonic Official Who Arrived In Lucca In The Retinue Of Elisa Baciocchi. In Fact Traces Of Works Effected At That Time Can Be Found In The Resi... [More]
The Hotel Ilaria Lies Within The Citys Historic Walls And Is Flanked By The Centuries old Garden Of The Villa Bottini And The Medieval City Gate Called Porto San Gervasio. It Was Built On The Site Of The Old Stables Of The Villa. Parking And A Private Garage Are Availalbe Within The Hotel Grounds, M... [More]
Hotel Villa Rinascimento Is An Ancient Country Home, Restored Respecting The Authentic Renaissance Style. The Magic Of The Tuscan Countryside, The Tranquillity, The Cuisine, The Family Welcome Along With Modern Comforts, Create An Ideal Atmosphere For A Relaxing Stay. [More]