Most, if not all, of Tuscany's cities, towns and villages have roots well beyond the medieval age. Many have been able to retain their historic centers within the ancient city walls.
These walls, which protected the city and its residents for centuries, still protect the city to this day: acting as a barrier to keep urbanization and modernization out of their historic town centers.
Lucca is a prime example of this; its city walls keep out the modern world and allow for a deeper immersion into the culture and history of the city for visitors and residents alike. Imagine how much more you might appreciate parts of your home town if you had to walk through them each day and you had the time to see the little things we rocket past in our normal, day-to-day, rushing lifestyle. But Lucca has taken their city walls to a step beyond that of most...
These walls, which protected the city and its residents for centuries, still protect the city to this day: acting as a barrier to keep urbanization and modernization out of their historic town centers.
Lucca is a prime example of this; its city walls keep out the modern world and allow for a deeper immersion into the culture and history of the city for visitors and residents alike. Imagine how much more you might appreciate parts of your home town if you had to walk through them each day and you had the time to see the little things we rocket past in our normal, day-to-day, rushing lifestyle. But Lucca has taken their city walls to a step beyond that of most...
The walls surrounding Lucca have been paved and landscaped, making it a peaceful and serene park as well as an easy way to get around town. The walls are completely intact and at roughly 4km in length encompass the entire historic city center. The park extends outside of the city walls creating a green park-like barrier around them. This leaves even more room to walk and enjoy the town and admire its charm. Bicycle rentals are widely available throughout the town. While on your visit to Lucca, or while staying in a villa or apartment in Lucca, why not take advantage of this unique blending of the past with the present?
