Lucca

Surrounded by the intact Renaissance walls, the town of Lucca can boast a well kept historical centre, where the medieval palaces form a natural line along the main streets.

Worth a visit: the Cathedral and St. Michele's Church, both in the Romanesque style of Pisa and St. Frediano's Church.

In the Cathedral, the famous masterpiece of Jacopo della Quercia can be admired: the sarcophagus of Ilaria del Carretto, a marble sculpture realised in such a fine manner that seems as if it were made of porcelain.

 

In Lucchesia and surroundings
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The Market Square, another fine example of the typical architectural style of this town, was built in what was originally a Roman Amphitheatre.



For antique lovers, the antique market takes place in St. Martino's Square every last Sunday of the month.

How to reach Lucca:
-	by car. There are numerous car parks located outside the Walls and in the historical centre one can easily get around on foot.
-	by train. Lucca Railway Station is in front of the Walls and one can get into the historical centre through St. Pietro's Gate.
-	by organised bus tours. The 'APT' (Local Tourist Office) in Marina di Massa will give you all the information you might require.