About Lucca
The Lucca plain
A varied and generous landscape rich in woodland, valleys, gentle hills and picturesque villages.
There are hundreds of beautiful villas surrounding Lucca in the blissful countryside amongst vineyards, olive groves and parks.
These were the summer dwellings of the rich Luccan merchants and bankers. Many can be visited.
Weekly Market days:
Lucca, via Bacchettoni - Wednesdays and Saturday mornings
Viareggio - Thursday mornings along the sea front (in Centre daily market)
Forte dei Marmi - Wednesday mornings
Pietrasanta - Thursday mornings
Castelnuovo Garfagnana - Thursday mornings
Lucca Summer Festival
[July]
International music festival with illustrious artists held in the centre of Lucca.
Summer Festival Lucca
Puccini Festival
[July/August]
At Torre Del Lago directly on the lake , the world famous Puccini festival is held, dedicated to Giacomo Puccini’s operas.
puccinifestival.it/eng
Lucca Digital Foto Fest
[November]
The most important exhibition of comics and games in Italy. Held in the centre of Lucca.
Digital photo festival with participation from International artists comprising the World press photo competition.
luccadigitalfotofest.it/eng
Lucca camellias
[March/April]
Luccas antique camellia’s show. Art exhibition, botanical drawings, typical produce, concerts.
camelialucchesia.it
Lucca Comics and Games
[November]
lucca09.luccacomicsandgames.com/eng
luccacomicsandgames.com
Viareggio Carnival
[February]
The oldest and one of the greatest carnivals of Italy, where huge politically satirical papier-mâché floats cruise down the Viareggio promenade.
viareggio.ilcarnevale.com
Festival della Versiliana
[July and August]
Wide choice of entertainment including ballet, theatre and concerts at the open air theatre in the Versiliana Park.
laversilianafestival.com
Pietrasanta Art
[June to August]
Art exhibitions. famous artists exhibit in the Piazza duomo and Luigi Russo cultural Centre.
pietrasanta.it/art
Forte dei Marmi
[September]
A special recognition to writers, journalists, cartoonists and show business celebrities.
Barga Jazz festival
[July /August]
Jazz concerts in the centre of Barga with International musicians.
bargajazzclub.com
barganews.com
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