Lucca, and the region of Tuscany more generally, has a steeped musical history – some of the world’s most famous composers (and their tunes) were birthed here Those regions of Italy that are renowned ...

I was invited by the Tuscan city of Lucca, Italy, to learn more about its beloved son, Giacomo Puccini. The fifth generation of famous musicians in his family, Puccini lived from 1858–1924 and was the ...

There’s something about Tuscany that just takes your breath away. Perhaps it’s the charming little towns, the ancient churches, or being home to Europe’s most incredible wine regions. I’d only visited ...

Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Lucca offers a picturesque blend of serene landscapes and rich cultural heritage. With its quiet cobblestone streets and historic walls, Lucca is a gateway to ...

It is hard to imagine anywhere more romantic than Lucca in the spring. From late March to early June, the surrounding meadows are splashed with colour, as wild flowers run riot. Wandering through ...

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Think of the picturesque Italian region of Tuscany, and notions of wine, art and culture will likely spring to mind, from arguably the area’s most famous city, Florence, to Pisa’s iconic leaning tower ...

'Are you Freddy?’ my mum asked the clearly baffled Italian waiter. He shrugged and gave her a look borrowed from Fawlty Towers’ Manuel. Distant memories of childhood holidays reminded me that my mum’s ...

Surprises make a holiday. I thought I knew Italy, but I wasn't aware of the luminously green mountains of northern Tuscany and the ever-present smell of wood burning in the tiny one-street villages ...

Lucca might just be the most perfect Tuscan city for London weekenders, an intimate and compact mash up of narrow cobbled streets, marble-fronted churches — 101 of them — tall towers and Renaissance ...