Lucca: a treasure protected by its walls, a city where you can still breathe in a suggestive medieval atmosphere, full of magic. Nicknamed "the city of a hundred churches", it is splendid to appreciate by taking a bike ride on the walls, in the shade of the centuries-old trees, or you can choose to visit the numerous museums, churches and palaces, which have been built there in all eras. Walking through Lucca and losing yourself among its attractions is a journey into culture, archaeology, art. Among the many masterpieces, you can discover the works of Tintoretto, Nicola Pisano and Jacopo della Quercia, and the wooden crucifix of the Volto Santo in the Cathedral of San Martino, or you can climb the 230 steps of the Torre Guinigi to relax in the hanging garden at the top and admire Lucca and its hills from above. Furthermore, among the many artistic and cultural initiatives that animate the center during the year, it is worth mentioning the Lucca Comics and Games, the largest comics, games and animated film festival in Italy, and the third most important comics festival in the world.
San Gimignano (60 minutes) This quiet medieval village, declared a “World Heritage Site” by UNESCO, stands on a hill with its unmistakable turreted profile. Walking in the shadow of its famous and beautiful towers is a unique experience not to be missed… along the Via Francigena, in the heart of the Tuscan countryside.
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