This gorgeous little city in Italy is just as pretty as Florence but visitors are amazed to find far less tourists in the hidden gem.

Well-preserved Lucca has no single monumental sight, unless you count its welcoming, human-scaled overall feel. Its mighty wall, which long protected this proud city from its enemies, now serves ...

MORE TIME TO TRAVEL Lucca, Italy, is a beautiful city surrounded by impressive, intact walls. Yet it is a hidden Tuscan gem often overlooked by tourists. I MORE TIME TO TRAVEL - Explore new places ...

by Rick Steves, March 26, 2024 | Just because you can see Lucca in an easy day trip from Florence doesn't mean you should: Slow down, grab a gelato and bask in the city's charm.

The Tuscan city of Lucca was greatly influenced by Giacomo and the Puccini family during their years living in the city, and Giacomo’s compositions and contributions to the local community are ...