Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Weekend in Lucca

Saturday morning we got up early and headed to Lucca. We had all read much about this medieval walled city and the boys were looking forward to the train ride. We had reservations at Casa d'Alba.

The streets of Lucca on a Saturday afternoon are easily navigated by pedestrians!


One of the tourist offices is located in the first floor of this building:


Just minutes before this photo was taken, we had been at the top of that tower, among the trees...


...taking in the 360 degree view of Lucca:


Leaving Lucca, one last view of the walls: