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Lucca

Lucca is an old town that is located in central Italy in the region of Tuscany. Lucca sits on the river Serchio. It is protected by Renaissance era city walls that are famous for still being intact. There are few other cities in the world with city walls this old that are in these great conditions. This is a real draw for tourists coming into Lucca. Although the walls no longer carry any military significance, they have been expanded and modernized to some extent as the years went by. With all the old buildings and the rich history of the town of Lucca, you will want to spend your time exploring the town and the surrounding countryside in order to experience the best of Tuscany. When you want to find historic churches in Italy, Lucca should be one of the places that you look. You will find a plethora of medieval churches that dot the town’s landscape. So go back in time as far as the 8th century. Not only do these churches hold historical significance, they also work as a true example of some of the oldest points in architecture. Lucca is also home to the most famous science academy, the Academy of Sciences, established in 1584. Also, if you are a fan of Puccini you will want to be sure to stop by Puccini’s House. It is open to the public and also hosts the Puccini Opera Festival annually in the late summer. Some of the buildings that are worth checking out on your vacation are the St. Martin’s Cathedral, the Ducal Palace, and The Church of San Giorgio. These are some of the most important buildings in Lucca with the longest and most fascinating histories. To learn more about the life and times of old Lucca, you can check out the National Museum to get a better history lesson of these magnificent place. If you are lucky enough to be traveling through Lucca in the summer, you can come to the annual Lucca Summer Festival, which has been host to many well-known names in music such as Santana, Eric Clapton and Roger Waters.