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What to do and see in Lucca, Tuscany: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Lucca's array of wonderfully intact historical sites makes it a must-see stop on any Tuscan itinerary. The medieval city walls still stand—you can hike or bike on top of them. Also visit the Duomo di San Martino and the Roman amphitheater.
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1. Antica Tipografia Biagini
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
Antica Tipografia Biagini is a museum of antiques lettterpress machines
2. Fattoria al Dotto
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5.0 based on 347 reviews
RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST! Since 2005 a small family run winery growing and hand picking our own grapes for exceptional structured wines, also producing our own Extra Virgin Olive Oil, all of which can be purchased in the Cantina or on our website & shipped internationally. The closest winery to the walls of Lucca (4.5KM) & we invite you to enjoy our wines (2 whites - Vermentino & a Vermentino with 5% semillon, a Rose' along with 5 reds - (San Giovese, Merlot & Syrah - in purity, a blend of the 3 & a "Lucchese Chianti") each paired with excellent locally produced foods in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Feel free to visit us & learn more about our fantastic wines & their production. Closed on Sundays & all Italian holidays: Jan 1, 6, Easter Sunday & Easter Monday, Apr 25, May 1, Jun 2, Aug 15, Nov 1, Dec 8, 25 & 26. Large groups feel free to contact us for prices and special hours.
Reviewed By berthaixar - Barcelona, Spain
The day was too hot , we called the host and changed the time of the visit and he did it with no problem at all We got there around 6 pm, there were already some couples ... we had an incredible 6 wine tasting and it All came with bread and cold meats and cheeseto enhance the flavor of vine, the honey and olive oil also made for them We spent a wonderful evening
3. Azienda Agricola Enzo Carmignani
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By whatkatedidnext - Beaconsfield, United Kingdom
We travelled as two couples in July 2018 and We stumbled across this gem by accident after looking for somewhere to eat and drink after a morning in nearby Lucca. What a find! Elena was a fantastic host, giving us 7 wines in total to taste, with a different apperativo with each one. All were fresh, home-made and delicious. Elena gave us loads of information about each one as we sat in her lovely vineyard garden enjoying the sunshine. After lunch she walked us around the vineyard itself explaining the layout and the history of the place and her family, which we loved. A fantastic way to spend an afternoon, a true Tuscan experience. Not commercial or sales-y at all, felt very personal. Thanks Elena!
4. Puccini Museum - Casa Natale
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4.5 based on 637 reviews
The museum is located in a flat on the second floor of an ancient building in the heart of Lucca, where Giacomo Puccini was born on December 22, 1858. In this house the composer spent the years of his childhood and first youth. The birth home was transformed into a museum in 1979 and carefully restored in 2011: today it looks like when young Giacomo lived there. The museum preserves Puccini’s Steinway & Sons piano on which he composed Turandot, autograph scores of youthful compositions, letters, photographs, precious drafts, such as the “libretti” of Tosca, La fanciulla del West and an extraordinary musical sketch of La bohème. Noteworthy the costume of Turandot worn by Maria Jeritza at the Metropolitan Opera House of New York in 1926. The birth home is a central element of Puccini Museum, the articulate museum complex that, following a journey along the footprints left by the great composer, rediscovers his personality, his passions, his genius.
Reviewed By mcr1018 - Phoenix, United States
I can take opera or leave it (although some of the music is well known outside the opera house), but when in Lucca, this museum is fascinating, We bought our tickets at the office & bookshop on the plaza (Piazza Cittadella; where the Puccini statue is), and the museum is well-marked on a street off of it. We walked up a long flight of stairs to the museum (there is a lift, but we read later that it has to be booked to use "at least 2 days before the visit" at the ticket office. We were welcomed by a very knowledgeable staff person who would occasionally stop in a room to tell us about something special (it wasn't crowded). We wandered around the rooms, following the map. Many items of the era and Puccini's life and creative works were displayed. Of particular pride was the Steinway piano and autographed scores and markings of modifications or interpretations. The 1926 costume of Turandot from the NY Metropolitan Opera amazing even to a opera neutral such as me. We saw the upper room (garret?) where he composed and could just see the "angel" statue over the rooftops from the Cathedrale San Michele--an inspiration. I've been to many homes of significant authors and composers, sometimes disappointed and sometimes inspired myself; this one was worth the time and entrance fee. [The map/program says no pictures or video recording, but the staff person said it was okay.]
5. Basilica of San Frediano
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4.5 based on 978 reviews
Reviewed By Ylandre - Cape Town Central, South Africa
As with a few other Lucca attractions this Basilica calls for a visit. Artwork, carvings, displays are worth every minute of the visit. The monumental golden mosaic on the facade is breathtaking. The 12th century baptismal font is a must see. This is also the resting place for Santa Zita (1212-1272) and she is on display inside the Basilica. Please be respectful when visiting the Basilica and dress appropriately.
6. San Michele in Foro
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4.5 based on 1,399 reviews
Reviewed By luciana222016 - Bucharest, Romania
San Michele in Foro is a Roman Catholic basilica church in Lucca, Tuscany, central Italy, built over the ancient Roman forum. It is dedicated to Archangel Michael. admission is free. it is noticed by the facade which is very beautiful and which ends at the top with the Saint Michael station. The interior is intensely decorated with monolithic marble columns and among the works of art are Madonna with the Child of Andrea della Robbia and the four saints of Lippi.
7. Lucca's Duomo (Cattedrale di San Martino)
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4.5 based on 2,516 reviews
Reviewed By LePatioDordogne - France, null
We paid €9 each for the ticket which allowed you to climb to the top of the bell tower (you need a good head for heights), into the spectacular cathedral and into the museum. We thought it was great value for money, the views were amazing, the stained glass windows and paintings were beautiful and the museum was great. We highly recommend this.
8. Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Mansi
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4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By Ylandre - Cape Town Central, South Africa
Palazzo Mansi is another Lucca gem worth visiting. Dating from the late 16th Century it is a wonderland to visit with beautful art on display, opulant decorated rooms, breathtaking tapestries and so much more.
9. Chiesa e Battistero di San Giovanni e Santa Reparata
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4.5 based on 306 reviews
Reviewed By K7787FEbrunol - Singapore, Singapore
Part of San Martino package Spend some time to go through the Roman foundations underground No need to go up the tower (and the effort) if you already went up the Cathedral tower
