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 ...

This gorgeous little city in Italy is just as pretty as Florence but visitors are amazed to find far less tourists in the hidden gem. Lucca stands out as one of the most beloved cities in Tuscany ...

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.