Vacation rental in Tuscany, Italy

A splendid vacation rental in Tuscany, Italy, this apartment in the heart of Lucca provides accommodation for six and a quite unforgettable view.

And you’re superbly placed for exploring this fine old city. Historically fascinating, Lucca dates back to the Etruscan civilisation that predated Rome. The street plan was laid out by the invading Romans, and at the heart of the city there is the surviving Roman amphitheatre, still in use, though with its walls now converted into apartments for local people. Most of the fabric of Lucca today dates from the Middle Ages, centuries when Lucca was a rich and powerful city state. The defensive wall that rings the entire city, still perfectly intact, was built then to repulse rivals such as Florence and Pisa.

A cycle is the perfect way to see this lovely, relaxed old city. Ride or stroll along the top of the city walls. Or wander the narrow cobbled streets of the town: much of Lucca is pedestrianised now. Here you’ll find marvellous old Romanesque churches; a fine cathedral (Duomo); good bars and restaurants; and fine shops and markets.

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