The Christmas tree seems to have been widespread in Italy since 1898, when Queen Margherita of Savoy installed one in the Quirinal Palace in Rome, following the tradition of the… read more →

Discover the famous monuments and the hidden corners of Pisa by bike. Duration: 3 hours From €45.- per person (bicycle included)

Discover Lucca during a guided bike tour cycling on the city walls and through the historical center Duration: 3 hours From €45.- per person (bicycle included)

Here we are with the new entry in English Simply Giacomo Puccini and the updated edition in Italian Semplicemente Giacomo Puccini. Thanks to a team effort between the publishing house… read more →

The tradition of setting up a nativity scene during the Christmas festivities is attributed to St Francis of Assisi (c. 1182 – 1226). It is said that in 1223, to… read more →

from Sant’Andrea di Compito (Lucca) where the ancient camellias of Lucca are in bloom.

and happy Christmas days. 6th December 2022 Photo: Piazza Anfiteatro – Lucca

The Easter Bunny was in Lucca! Photo: Palazzo Orsetti, the City Hall of Lucca – April 2021

May this Christmas be a little ray of joy and hope. 🙂  Photo: Botanical Gardens in Lucca, Dec. 2020  

Book online Wednesday 1 July at 10 am: Puccini walking tour in Lucca. Thursday 2 July at 10 am: Lucca bike tour. Thursday 2 July at 3 pm: Pisa bike… read more →