I have now narrowed down my itinerary as follows: Land Milan am Rent car Stay in Lucca 3 nights Day 1: should arrive by noon, eat lunch, then check into hotel 2pm. Idea: Rent the 2 person bike cart and ride the wall to stay awake til its time for dinner.
Day 2: tour Lucca Day 3: Tour Lucca Drive to Orvieto 1st day spend cking in hotel then touring around Orvieto 2nd day spend going to Civita 3rd day either a take train to go to Rome to do a few things I have missed in the past or b tour more Orvieto Drive to Urbino to start moving back north - Stay 3 nights 1st day Drive to Mantua I was even thinking I should do 4 there and cut Urbino back. Overall my main goal on this trip was to set up these 3 night stays to reduce the feeling of being a rat running with my luggage but still do alot of things.
Just bear in mind there is no elevator and you will have to climb steps. The Palazzo Pfanner was initially built by the Moriconi family, who were important merchants of the 17th century. Shortly afterwards, they were forced to sell their property due to financial problems. Another local family, the Cotroni, who had just won a nobility title and wanted to show off, bought off them and expanded it.
However, none of this explains the name of the palace, does it? The Pfanner family came into the story only in the 19th century, when an Austrian brewer named Felix Pfanner bought the palace.
He opened the Pfanner Brewery, the first of its kind in Lucca and one of the first in Italy. The old beer garden and the other facilities of the brewery were closed mids and currently hosts an exhibition of traditional 18th century costumes from noble families in the interior of the Palazzo Pfaner, though the greatest treasure is on the outside. The wonderful garden has many artworks, including a collection of baroque statues portraying gods of the Roman mythology.
This medieval tower has its old clock still operating. The Torre delle Ore is the highest tower in Lucca and from its top you can enjoy beautiful views of the city, highlighting the Via Fillungio. One thing that has really got our attention is how lively is Lucca. We did not see only tourists wandering about, but mainly locals having a good time too. One of our greatest advise is: even if you are just going to Lucca in one day, make sure to spare an hour in the afternoon to have an apperitivo while observing the bohemian vibe of the city around you.
Visitors to Lucca looking for somewhere special should look to the Hotel Alla Corte degli Angeli for their stay. This lovely four star boutique hotel has plenty of character, winning guests over with their attentive staff and inviting room decor.
That being said, there are a few more affordable places to stay like the Luce guesthouse. For more accommodation options in Lucca check out Booking. They continuously offer the best rates and their custom service is on point. With a day you can hope to see all that Lucca has to offer within its historic center as well as the city walls which encircle it. However, before we get to our Lucca itinerary, we just wanted to remind you to purchase travel insurance. You never know what will happen and, trust us, you do not want to get stuck with thousands of dollars in medical bills.
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Within the walls of Lucca lie many historic churches, but the San Martino Cathedral is one which stands out. The Lucca Cathedral makes quite a statement with its grand Gothic architecture and mix of marble and brick. Given how compact the city center of Lucca can seem, it may come as a surprise the first time you step into the Piazza Napoleone. This broad square seems too large for the city center that it belongs to. Lined with trees and often boasting a merry-go-round or various seasonal festivals or events, the square is usually a lively place for locals to meet.
That all changes when you reach the Piazza San Michele. For some pizza, chocolate croissants and pastries, go to Paniko. If you prefer just a cup of coffee and a pastry for breakfast, Pasticceria Dianda is the place for you. This impressive 11th-century cathedral is dedicated to Saint Martin.
It is also the seat of the Archbishop of Lucca. There was a contest for choosing an artist. Every artist took part in it with a handmade column.
In the finals, the inhabitants of the city decided not to choose a winner, but to use all the column made for the contest. You can also buy the combined ticket , that includes the Cathedral, Belltower, Museum, Baptistery and Church of Saints Giovanni and Reparata archaeological area and belltower. There are a few hundred years old trees growing on top of it!
This 45 metres tower belonged to the powerful Guinigi family. A statue of St. Michael the Archangel decorates the top of the church.
Although its exterior is truly impressive, the interior deserves no more than 10 minutes. As the Guinigi Tower, it dates from the 14th century.
Climb it, even only to see the Guinigi Tower from a distance. In fact, I liked the Clock Tower more. Buy the combined ticket for the two towers. I loved the salami and cheese platter at Da Ciacco. The silk merchant Ascanio Mansi built the palace in the 17th century. The house is well-preserved and many of the apartments are restored. You can see the original furnishings, tapestries and some art collections.
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