Lucca is a charming medieval town which preserves an important patrimony of history and culture. It is an ideal spot to spend your holidays.
The city disposes of a enviable position – only a few minutes from the beaches of the Versilia away and from Pisa (airport) and about 30 minutes from Florence. You may leave your car at home and reach easily Lucca by train or car and then explore whole Tuscany. This cosy and characteristic apartment is located in the heart of the centre which allows you to discover the centre by bicycle or on foot.
The old town of Lucca has a special flair, which attracts every year thousands and thousands of tourists.
Lucca could protect over all the years its arts treasures thank to its town wall; to mention are for example: the amphitheatre, the dome of San Martino and the wonderful church of San Michele or “palazzo Pfanner” which was chosen for film sets, because of its beauty, by many film directors, i.e. “portrait of a lady” by Jane Campion with Nicole Kidman.
Lucca is also known to be the city of birth of the well-known opera writer Giacomo Puccini, which is appreciated in the whole world! There are many cultural events (concerts, exhibitions), all year over, which are dedicated to the Maestro. Torre del Lago is only 25 km from the historical centre of Lucca – the composer lived there many years – an open-air theatre was built, which is the yearly host of the Puccini opera festival.
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The apartment is situated on the 3rd floor of an antique “palazzo” (not suitable for disabled people) in short distance to the famous Guinigi Tower and Via Fillungo (main shopping lane): entrance, kitchen with big fire,place, stove, oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, 1 bathroom with wc, basin, living room with 1 double bed settee, TV, within a few steps access to a terrace (about 10 sqm) equipped with a table, chairs and deckchair. 1 double bedroom with air conditioning, 1 bathroom with shower, wc, bidet, washing machine. The apartment is furnished tastefully, in country style with beamed ceilings, walls coloured joyfully in pastel colours.
The following might be to be paid extra: Babycot, Bed Linen and Towels (additional set), Bed Linen and Towels (initial set), Electricity, Final Cleaning, Heating, Refundable Security Deposit in cash, Tourist tax.
