A romantic holiday in Tuscany wouldn’t be complete without a pleasant day of holding hands and walking around the beautiful ancient city of Lucca in Tuscany. Visiting couples will love admiring the beautifully preserved architecture within its walls dating from Roman, Medieval and Renaissance times as well as visiting museums, going to the theatre and enjoying the Lucchese cuisine.
The city of Lucca was mostly untouched by war over the centuries as it is tucked in at the foot of the tallest protective walls in Tuscany; Mount Pisano, Apuanian Alps and Mount Barbona!
Couples have a wealth of exclusive and stylish holiday rentals available to them within Lucca and the surrounding area where they can relax and enjoy the breath taking scenery.
The city of Lucca was mostly untouched by war over the centuries as it is tucked in at the foot of the tallest protective walls in Tuscany; Mount Pisano, Apuanian Alps and Mount Barbona!
Couples have a wealth of exclusive and stylish holiday rentals available to them within Lucca and the surrounding area where they can relax and enjoy the breath taking scenery.
Begin the day with a visit to the majestic Cathedral of San Martino in which a relic of a tragic love story lies. A sculpture of a nineteen year old Italian beauty called Ilaria del Caretto is here, she is laid out for her funeral, her peaceful face looks as though she’s only sleeping. She died after giving birth to her second child and her grieved husband, Paul Guinigi, couldn’t bear to see his wife’s beauty hidden beneath the ground. So he commissioned the famous sculptor, Jacopo della Quercia to immortalise her by creating this awe inspiring masterpiece. This is truly a place for you both to feel the power of true love! Beside the cathedral there is a superb museum where you both can learn all about the fascinating history of Lucca.
When you decide to stop for lunch, you’ll be spoilt for choice with all the wonderful Lucchese restaurants in and around the city. A tasty dish that is served on many menus here is a sea bass risotto and afterwards, who could decline a delicious Italian dessert like Buccellato di Lucca which is a type of fruit cake. Make this lovely meal complete with a fine bottle of local wine from Lucca's hills.
When you decide to stop for lunch, you’ll be spoilt for choice with all the wonderful Lucchese restaurants in and around the city. A tasty dish that is served on many menus here is a sea bass risotto and afterwards, who could decline a delicious Italian dessert like Buccellato di Lucca which is a type of fruit cake. Make this lovely meal complete with a fine bottle of local wine from Lucca's hills.
If you are lucky enough to be here between the 12th July and the 24th August, you can sit back and enjoy the musical delights that will flow through the air in Lucca during the Puccini Opera Festival. This is the birthplace of the famous opera composer, Giacomo Puccini and every year, the city comes alive with his exquisite compositions!
Spending some time together in the stunning city of Lucca is just one of the ten recommended romantic things to do as a couple in Tuscany. Read some of our related articles for more ideas on how to plan the dream holiday here!
Spending some time together in the stunning city of Lucca is just one of the ten recommended romantic things to do as a couple in Tuscany. Read some of our related articles for more ideas on how to plan the dream holiday here!
