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04APR03 - Lucca

Lucca is a walled medieval city boasting one of the most well-preserved walls in Italy. The wall itself dates to the 1400s, but most of the city was built/rebuilt after that. Lucca is situated about 25-30 minutes from Pisa on the A12 and is one of the few medieval towns in Italy not built on a hill.

The thing which I will remember most about Lucca is the city's center - there are no cars or even bicycles allowed from 11-4, so it was very tranquil. I have fond memories of walking past pastry shops, bakeries, butchers, and cheese shops and being intoxicated by the odors which wafted across my nose. A good day trip for anyone in Tuscany on vacation or otherwise.
Formaggeria
Formaggeria
Giardino Dentro il Muro
Giardino Dentro il Muro
Italian Binary
Italian Binary
Mezzogiorno
Mezzogiorno
Pauline's Head
Pauline's Head
Pazza
Pazza
Sul Muro in Bici
Sul Muro in Bici