Villa Oliva San Pancrazio – Lucca The villa features an imposing portico with five arches and it is said to have been built in the 16th century by the celebrated architect,, Matteo Civitali. It was ordered by Ludovico Buonvisi, a leading member of one of the most important Lucca families, Read more…
The “Quercione” This fine example of Quercus pubescens, the Downy Oak or Pubescent Oak, is said to be approximately five centuries old, and it is recordered in the catalogue of the Alberi Monumentali d’Italia. Its trunk is about four metres in circumference and over fourteen metres tall, its open network of branches spreads Read more…
Spring Weather and Climate in Italy Spring is a nice time to travel in Italy. It is generally pleasant in most parts of Italy although rain, and even snow in early spring, is possible. Most parts of Italy get less rainfall in spring than in fall. Toward the end of Read more…
Massaciuccoli, the Roman archaeological findings and the church of San Lorenzo. According to the archaeological findings from the time of the Roman Empire, a large “pagus” and a “mansio” must have been situated here. The most interesting historical buildings in Massaciuccoli are the villas and baths, which were built perhaps Read more…
The aqueduct is the great work of architect Lorenzo Nottolini, and it has made its name known to everyone. It can be seen from the main roads that cross the plain to the east and from the Firenze-Mare motorway near Lucca. It is permanent feature of the views from the Read more…