Enjoy Exploring the Historic Attractions of Lucca With a Luxury Villa in Tuscany

Tuscany has a number of cities that history buffs are guaranteed to
enjoy visiting during their holidays, but few places have the same
wealth of well-preserved attractions as Lucca.While Lucca may not be
regarded as one of Italy's most important cities in modern times, if
you take the time to visit you will soon discover plenty of evidence
it was one of Europe's most affluent places during medieval and
Renaissance times.Stay in a luxury villa in Tuscany for your holiday
and you will have the opportunity not just to enjoy the beautiful
countryside, but also to spend a day or two exploring Lucca - an
experience that will be both educational and fascinating.One landmark
you will not be able to miss is the city wall, originally built in the
16th century as part of Lucca's defences. It survives intact and has
now been transformed into a tree-lined walkway that rings the city.It
is the perfect place to enjoy a stroll and enjoy some views over the
city. Perhaps you could use a leisurely walk to identify some of the
medieval churches, palaces and towers you want to visit later in the
day.Like those other great Tuscan cities Florence, Siena and Pisa,
Lucca is packed with stunning religious architecture. Basilica of San
Frediano has a beautiful mosaic of the Ascension of Christ the Saviour
by Berlinghiero on its facade, while San Michele in Foro has an ornate
statue of St Michael the Archangel on its summit.The spectacular Duomo
di San Martino is packed with pieces by famous artists and sculptors,
such as Quercia, Tintoretto, Bartolomeo, Ghirlandaio and Zuccari. The
cathedral is also home to the venerated Volto Santo di Lucca, which is
believed to have been sculpted by Nicodemus.You will also want to
visit the Guinigi Tower, the best preserved example of the towers that
used to dominate Lucca's skyline. It is part of a home that used to
belong to a wealthy family and is famous for its rooftop garden.Book
one of the Italian villas with private pools in the Lucca area and you
will also be ideally placed to explore the local countryside and to
visit both Lake Massaciuccoli and the Tyrrhenian coast, which are
located within easy travelling distance.