Giacomo Antonio Domenico Michele Secondo Maria Puccini was born in Lucca, Italy on December 22, 1858 and died November 29, 1924. From 1891 onwards, Puccini spent most of his time at Torre del Lago, a small community about fifteen miles from Lucca situated between the Ligurian Sea and Lake Massaciuccoli, Read more…
Inaugurated in 1956, the Pinocchio Park is no ordinary theme park, but rather a precious masterpiece created by artists of great character working together. The literary itinerary, marked out by mosaics, buildings and sculptures set amidst the greenery, emerges from an inspired combination of art and nature. Read more…
Otis’ Reason 10 10 – Tours! Tours! Tours! No one knows Tuscany like us; our local knowledge ensures that you will have all the information you need to make your time in Tuscany effortless. We are delighted to help with itinerary suggestions or arrange tours, guides, wine tastings, cooking classes, Read more…
Otis’ Reason 8 8 – Breakfast! Breakfast! Breakfast! Every morning one awakes to a beautiful breakfast spread of fruit, fresh pastries, cheeses, meats, cereals, eggs cooked to order, juice, coffee (for the strong there is a special espresso machine), and tea. Believe me you will be ready to start your Read more…
In the second half of the 16th century, the Pucci family commissioned the celebrated Tuscan mannerist architect and sculptor, Bartolommeo Ammanatti (1511-1592) to create their magnificent palace. During the centuries, the Palazzo Pucci has been restored several times, but its central body still preserves the splendid architectural savoir faire of Read more…