Released on: May 27, 2008, 6:07 am

Press Release Author: Paola C.

Industry: Real Estate

Press Release Summary: Your vacations in romantic Lucca, the Garfagnana & the
Versilia in Tuscany.


Press Release Body: The old romantic city of Lucca in central Italy is the ideal
starting point to visit all the other art cities of Tuscany, like Pisa and Florence.
So why not find here your perfect villa, your dream apartment, your B&B in the
historic city center or in the beautiful hills surrounding the medieval city near
the worldly Versilian coast and the unspoilt Garfagnana mountains?

Lucca is a small city with a rich history. It\'s a city that has magically preserved
itself. Traces of different centuries may still be found in its urban fabric. A walk
through the center of Lucca becomes an exciting voyage through times: apart from its
monuments, such as the sixteenth-seventeenth century walls, Lucca stands out for its
integrity and its atmosphere as a lively city. You just need to look down from one
of its towers, or to wander through the narrow medieval streets, to be fascinated by
the white marble of its superb Romanesque churches, the orange-red colors of its
thirteenth-fourteenth century buildings, the grey of the paving stones, the green of
the vegetation peeping out all over...

Lucca has many beautiful attractions. First of all its churches, among which are the
many Romanesque churches. The church of San Michele, the Duomo of San Martino and
the Basilica of San Frediano should not be missed. Inside the Duomo (the Cathedral)
the visitor is stunned by the elegance and loveliness of the fifteenth century
monument dedicated to Ilaria del Carretto (by sculptor Jacopo della Quercia), as
well as by the austere solemnity of Ghirlandaio\'s Sacra Conversazione. In the
Basilica of San Frediano, which recalls the first roman early Christian churches,
the mosaic on the faade is splendid, as is the frescoes by Bolognese Amico Aspertini
inside.

A walk along the city walls shouldn\'t be missed, too. The ramparts (thirty meters
wide at the base, preserving their original state) cover over four kilometers. With
their vegetation, they make a highly original public park from which it is possible
to enjoy views of the city and the surrounding hills.

A trip to the Guinigi Tower is also highly recommended. The Tower offers a fabulous
view and, with its oak trees planted at the top, it is also one of the symbols of
the city. A visit should also be made to the nineteenth century Piazza Anfiteatro,
built on the remains of the ancient Roman Amphitheater. From here, walk on towards
the house of Giacomo Puccini (now a museum with the composer\'s piano), and further
on to Via del Battistero. This street is renowned in the world for its antique
dealers. The antiques market on the third Sunday every month is also famous. For
thirty years, it has drawn innumerable lovers to the city\'s piazzas and streets.

...And now, come and see this beautiful city and its surrounding areas with your own
eyes. While if you have already visited it, you can write your travel reports on the
blog page of the site. We\'ll be pleased to read it!

Regards,
Paola Corsi
www.myholidayhome.it



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