Good morning everyone and welcome to another dedicated post to my holidays in Tuscany. I don’t know if many of you know about Suzanne Vega’s song: My name is Luka (as it’s from 1987 …) but I have it in mind since I went there last month …
Lucca is a relatively small city in Italy, less known than many other ones but it has a lot of charm; even if our neighbors told us the day before we went for the first time that they were impressed by the city 🙂 As you can see on the first picture the city has still its protecting walls from the Renaissance! Great thing is that you can go up and have a walk around the city (or you can rent a bicycle as they are allowed as well).
Lucca is also the birthplace of the famous Giacomo Puccini but when we went the star was Robbie William who was on tour (pretty funny as I had tickets for his concert in Belgium few days before; small world isn’t it?).
A walk along the streets is one thing to do, and then climb the stairs up in the two big towers in the city: Torre del Ore and Guinigi Torre. Both are very different, but are worth the 200+ steps you have to take to end up on the roof. The view is fantastic as you can see on the following pictures (oops maybe I zoomed to much into some garden’s intimacy …):
If you know me you’ll guest that I’m about to talk a little bit about local food: you’re right 😉 First time we went we chose a « slow food » restaurant (mostly hamburgers) but honestly even if the place was very nice and relaxing we were disappointed especially by the poor service quality. On the positive side the drinks were very good and I think they have good knowledge of wines as the « Enoteca » looked very good!
As I say it ten times per day at work: be curious and learn from your mistakes! So the other days we were in Lucca (and we went back there especially to go to that place) we found by chance the Antica Drogheria; a fantastic place with a story 😉 Previously the horse stable of the villa Bottini next door, it was transformed in 1895 and since it keeps traditions: AMAZING. The food was simple but delicious and the sphere perfect! As I said before we went back to Lucca especially to eat there once more. Few meters further you can also finish your lunch with a delicious « Gelato » (ice cream).
There’s also a small botanical garden in Lucca. As we had tickets for both towers and the garden (combined activity tickets is the way to spare money 🙂 we ended up there in the afternoon and even if it’s small it’s worth seeing it. There was some sculptures as well; a perfect fit! At the end of the garden there’s a pond where you can read the legend of Lucida Mansi.
I think you got it: I enjoyed Lucca a lot and I can only recommend to go there 😉
Now … you want to see some shoes? Heels or here you are 😉 Enjoy!
Tuscany is so beautiful and it’s a shame I still have not been there!
As always beautiful selection of shoes! Cant get enough of them
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You should plan it 🙂 I can already imagine great photo shoots you could make in those beautiful gardens (I’ll show one very soon 😉 Glad you like the shoes, more than happy to share 😉 Have a great day xx
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so many fun pictures!!
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I’m more than happy that you like them 😉 Have a great day xx
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Tuscany is so gorgeous!
-Ashley
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Absolutely Ashley 😉 Have a great day xx
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Tuscany is really beautiful and Lucca is a lovely city!
Amazing selection of shoes… as usual my friend!
Kisses, Paola.
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Thanks a lot Paola 😉 Now I’m done with cities … I’m going to post the villages soon 😉 Enjoy the rest of the week and read you soon xx
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Glad you went back and found a good spot. The photos are lovely!
Amy Ann
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thanks a lot Amy Ann, have a great day xx
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It looks so beautiful! I would love to go there!
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Thanks a lot Violette, I hope you’ll make it soon 😉 Have a great day xx
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Great Post<3
Have a nice day.
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Thanks a lot and have a great day xx
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beautiful pictures 🙂
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Happy Friday!
Nothing gets past you, man…
Kisses, Paola.
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This is why I’m so good in my job 🙂 Have a great week-end Paola and take care xx
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Thanks a lot Ewelina and have a great week-end xx
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I’m from Italy and I’ve never been to Lucca!!!!
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Hello Marta 😉 It happens all the time … we don’t know things or towns close to us and we all want to travel far! Have a great day and congratulations with your blog 😉
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Really nice pictures !
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Merci Constance et passe un très agréable week-end 😉
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I’ve never heard of the town Lucca but it is so beautiful and cute there! I love its rustic feel!
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Hi Rach, it was indeed a very nice surprise; next post will be about a much more known village 🙂 Have a great week-end xx
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That’s cool. I like your blog. Go to my blog http://alamodenatine.blogspot.com
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Thank you … Kristine? You have a very nice blog as well 😉
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It looks amazing!Great post:-)
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Thanks a lot Olga 😉 Have a great day xx
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Amazing pics and shoes!
Kisses
Martina
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Thanks a lot Martina 😉 Have a great Sunday xx
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It looks so awesome there!
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It is 😉 Have a great day Courtney!
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Tuscany is so beautiful!!Kisses!!
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Absolutely and I just saw a little piece of it! Have a great day xx
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I never heard about this city before and I dont understand why because looks so beautiful , architecure there is very original . Great selection of heels my dear 🙂
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Hi Alice, life is full of surprise 😉 Have a great week xx
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What a beautiful city! Looks like you had an amazing time, I am dying to visit Tuscany!
Rachael
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I hope you’ll visit Tuscany one day Rachel 😉 It’s worth it … without a doubt! Have a great day xx
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Fabulous pictures. Have a beautiful Sunday darling.
Love, Esther
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Thanks a lot Esther 😉 Enjoy a great week xx
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Thanks for this lovely post!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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Thanks a lot Rena and have a great great xx
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Have a great start of the week my friend!
Kisses, Paola.
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You too Paola 😉 xx
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Great post!
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Thanks a lot 😉 Have a great week!
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Such a beautiful city! Love all the amazing inspo shots too!
xo, Jane
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Absolutely Jane 😉 Thanks for the feedback and have a great day xx
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I want to goooo! Def a Bucket list goal!
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I wish you’ll go there someday Lena 😉
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Amazing pieces! Love these shoes!
Perfection 🙂
Have a wonderful day!
Much love, Len
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Thanks a lot Len 😉 Have a great day and read you soon 😉 xx
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What a lovely town! The food looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing and love all the shoes inspiration.
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You’re more than welcome Kathrine 😉 Have a great day xx
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What a fun trip! The food looks incredible! And as always, I love the shoe round up 😉
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It’s beautiful to visit and indeed food is delicious! Have a great day Liz xx
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It looks so lovely. The botanical garden is something I would have really enjoyed.
Beautiful place!
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It is Radi 😉 Great you enjoyed the post and have a great day xx
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love Tuscany, great reportage my dear
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have an happy day
kisses
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Thanks a lot and congratulations for your very nice blog as 🙂 Enjoy a great day xx
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Such a beautiful city! The renaissance-era walls are definitely unique!
Adi xx
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Absolutely Adi it’s a wonderful and unique city! Have a great day xx
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Great Post<3
It Looks so lovely.
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Thanks a lot and have a great day xx
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Amazing city, great selection!
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Thanks a lot Alessia 😉 Have a great day xx
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The food looks to die for!
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Food is fantastic in Italy 😉 Have a great day Laura xx
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Tuscany looks amazing! I definitely need to get there and see it for myself.
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Oh yes it is Shannon 😉 I hope you’ll make it one day! Have a great day xx
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Thanks a lot and have a great day xx
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Love the photos! Great post!
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Thanks a lot Josipa 😉 Have a great day xx
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Seeing the pictures make me want to plan to trip to Tuscany right now. Love the shoe pictures too
Divya,
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Thanks a lot Divya 😉 I hope you’ll visit that region one day as it’s just wonderful 😉 Keep it up with your nice blog and have a great day xx
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Also the food is delicious… isn’t true?
Love, Paola.
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I’m on diet now Paola because of the amazing food … and wine 😉 Have a lovely day and read you soon xx
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Tuscany is seriously so dreamy. I can’t wait to go back again next year!
xoxo
Rina Samantha
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Great you’ll be there next year Rina 😉 You know already in which part? Have a great day and read you soon xx
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Love all the old Tuscany towns! So beautiful!
❤ Shannon
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Absolutely Shannon; every place was more than enjoyable! Have a great day xx
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I have to say that Lucca looks like an amazing city. I would love to visit Tuscany at least once in my life.
Have an amazing Thursday.
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I hope your dream will becore true soon Miri 😉 Have a great day xx
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Tuscany looks really a great place to visit! =)
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Absolutely Ana! I recommend it without a doubt! Have a great week-end xx
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Great pictures !
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Maravillosa selección!!! Me ha encantado tu blog. Un cordial saludo.
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Gracias or thanks a lot as my Spanish is rather limited 😉 Have a great week-end xx
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Love all of the strappy & lace up heels
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They are so nice, chic and feminine indeed 😉 Have a great week-end Michelle xx
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Thanks a lot Diane 😉
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Looks wonderful!
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Thanks a lot Samantha, have a great day xx
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