Lucca: the city with the walls

The best way to start discovering Lucca is to look at it from above. This can be done by climbing its mighty walls, the Guinigi tower or by tackling the 207 steps of the even higher Torre delle Ore. Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, the name already tells what was in this space occupied today by one of the most beautiful squares in Italy. The Church of San Michele, also known as del Foro, stands where the center of ancient Lucca once stood. The two main axes, Via Fillungo and San Paolino, shopping and socializing streets, retrace the Roman decumani. Lucca is a hospitable and well-kept city with gastronomy and an environment of unspoiled nature. For those who love architecture and historic buildings, visiting Lucca is like entering a real paradise, towards buildings such as the Duomo or the Church of San Michele in Foro, the Vetriano theater, one of the smallest in the world, or the large built walls. to defend the medieval settlements of the city. Besides the architecture, Lucca also has some fantastic public squares and a good selection of restaurants and bars. Among the religious architectures: the cathedral of Lucca, next to which the immense bell tower is only half finished, the Basilica of San Michele in Foro, which has a unique front facade. For those looking to explore and seek adventure, this region is an endless playground.