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The four star Hotel Villa la Principessa is located a short distance from Lucca, at the base of the hills that skirt this splendid mediaeval city. [ local map | map of region ]The area is home to numerous parks and gardens that conceal the refined architecture of many a fine palace/villa, and La Principessa can justly claim to be one of the most ancient palaces of the area. It was once the home and court of Castruccio Castracani (1281 - 1328), Lord and Duke of Lucca. A man of arms and a mercenary, he is famed as being the inspiration for Machiavelli's Prince. Now a luxury 40 bedroomed hotel (... read on.) |
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