MORE TIME TO TRAVEL Lucca, Italy, is a beautiful city surrounded by impressive, intact walls. ... Climb the steps of the 13th-century Clock Tower (Torre delle Ore) ...

Torre Guinigi, or Guinigi Tower, was built in Lucca, Italy, in the late 1300s. It was common for wealthy families to commission towers to see who could build the tallest one.

On a sunny summer evening in Lucca, Italy, I witnessed the simple joy of an old man bicycling with his granddaughter atop the town’s wide, fortified wall. Then, on rented bikes, a group of ...

It is hard to imagine anywhere more romantic than Lucca in the spring. From late March to early June, the surrounding meadows are splashed with colour, as wild flowers run riot.

Lucca, Italy: cultural city guide. ... 20 minutes away, and if you want to see the Leaning Tower, leave Lucca two hours early and see the tower and its surroundings before your flight.

The tower is easy to identify from most anywhere in town. Just look up for a peak of the famous oak trees growing on top. To get an oak’s perspective, climb the 230 steeps for an awe-inspiring view.

Leslie Marmon Silko Reflects on Italy's Lucca. Published Sep 12, 2011 at 1:00 AM EDT Updated Nov 13, 2017 at 1:16 AM EST.

by Rick Steves, March 26, 2024 | Just because you can see Lucca in an easy day trip from Florence doesn't mean you should: Slow down, grab a gelato and bask in the city's charm.

Ten years ago, Lucca was little known to buyers outside of Italy. Slowly, more people who would have typically followed the well-trodden paths to Florence and the Chianti region have discovered it ...