Everybody Loves Tuscany

Church bell ringers Although most church bells in Italy are now automated with press button bell systems, the sound used to be made manually with rope pulling. Barga, a medieval town in the province of Lucca, revived the ancient tradition wherein the bells are rung by hand. Here’s a video showing the traditional method of […]

Top Day Trips From Florence Without A Car Since moving to Florence, I have received a lot of emails asking for suggestions for day trips from those travelling without a car. I always advise using Florence as a base because the trains and buses make it very easy to visit other cities. Florence is also […]

A Day in Lucca Lucca is a medieval city in Tuscany and only a 1 hour and 20 minute train ride from Florence.  Once you arrive at Lucca train station it is a 10 minute walk to the city centre.   Top sights include San Michele in Forno, Piazza dell’ Anfiteatro,Basilica of San Frediano, Lucca Cathedral, […]

Lucca Antique Fair The Lucca Antique Fair is held on the third weekend of every month.  Over 200 vendors are spread out in Via del Battistero, Piazza Antelminelli, Piazza San Martino, Piazza San Giusto, Piazza San Giovanni and Piazza Bernardini in the city centre.  Items for sale consist of jewelry, furniture, fabrics, objects paintings and much […]

Lucca Lucca is a city and comune in Tuscany, Central Italy, situated on the river Serchio in a fertile plain near the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is the capital city of the province of Lucca. It is famous among other things for its intact Renaissance-era city walls. Walls, Streets, and Squares The town includes a number […]

Happy in Lucca “Happy” [Verse 1:] It might seem crazy what I’m about to say Sunshine she’s here, you can take a break I’m a hot air balloon that could go to space With the air, like I don’t care baby by the way {Uh} [Chorus:] Because I’m happy Clap along if you feel like […]

ELTON JOHN – Candle in The Wind (Live at Lucca Summer Festival) Here is a video of Elton John performing Candle in the wind live at the Lucca Summer Festival. The concerts take place in Piazza Napoleone. Past performers have included Bob Dylan, Billy Idol, Stevie Wonder, Bryan Adams and many more headlines. Tickets can […]

Visions of Lucca Lucca is a city and comune in Tuscany, Central Italy, situated on the river Serchio in a fertile plain near the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is the capital city of the province of Lucca. It is famous among other things for its intact Renaissance-era city walls. The walls encircling the old town remain […]