Our villas in Lucca

Lucca is one of Tuscany’s most elegant and beautifully preserved cities, a place where centuries of history, art and architecture coexist with the relaxed rhythm of everyday life. Enclosed within its magnificent Renaissance walls and surrounded by green hills, the city offers a refined yet intimate atmosphere, far removed from the crowds of Tuscany’s larger art destinations.

The historic centre is a maze of charming streets, elegant palaces, churches and hidden gardens. Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, built on the remains of the ancient Roman amphitheatre, is one of the city’s most distinctive landmarks, while the Guinigi Tower, crowned by its famous rooftop garden of holm oaks, rises above the terracotta roofs and offers panoramic views over the city and the surrounding countryside.

The Renaissance walls that completely embrace the historic centre have become one of Lucca’s most characteristic features. Their broad, tree-lined avenues are today a beautiful elevated promenade, perfect for walking or cycling while enjoying views of the city’s towers, gardens and historic buildings.

Lucca also has a deep connection with music. It is the birthplace of Giacomo Puccini, whose legacy remains an important part of the city’s cultural identity, together with theatres, concerts and musical events held throughout the year.

Beyond the walls, the landscape changes almost immediately. The countryside surrounding Lucca is characterised by gentle hills covered with olive groves, vineyards and woodland, dotted with historic residences and magnificent villas built by noble and merchant families over the centuries. Their formal gardens, tree-lined avenues and elegant architecture are among the most distinctive expressions of the Lucca countryside.

Life here combines culture with the pleasures of the Tuscan lifestyle: local markets, traditional restaurants, wine and olive oil estates, cycling through the countryside and evenings spent in the squares and cafés of the historic centre.

Lucca is an ideal destination for those looking for privacy, beauty and authenticity, with the rare advantage of enjoying both the tranquillity of the Tuscan countryside and the cultural life of one of Italy’s most fascinating historic cities.

SURROUNDINGS

The countryside around Lucca is itself one of the great attractions of the area, with historic villas, small villages, olive groves and vineyards scattered across the surrounding hills.

To the north, the landscape gradually becomes more dramatic as it enters the Garfagnana and the Serchio Valley, framed by the Apuan Alps and the Apennines. Medieval villages, forests, rivers and mountain landscapes make this an ideal area for walking, cycling and exploring a wilder side of Tuscany.

Towards the coast lies Versilia, where the beaches and elegant atmosphere of Forte dei Marmi can be reached for a day by the sea. Nearby Pietrasanta, with its galleries, sculpture studios and lively historic centre, offers a fascinating combination of art and Tuscan lifestyle.

Pisa, with Piazza dei Miracoli and its iconic Leaning Tower, is also within easy reach, while Florence can be visited for a day dedicated to Renaissance art, museums, shopping and gastronomy.

The nearby hills and countryside offer numerous opportunities to visit wineries, olive oil producers and traditional restaurants, allowing visitors to discover the flavours and traditions of this part of Tuscany.

From art and music to historic villas, countryside, mountains and the sea, Lucca offers an exceptional variety of experiences while preserving the peaceful and elegant character that makes this corner of Tuscany so distinctive.