… Lucca celebrates Saint Zita – the city’s most beloved saint. Zita lived in the 13th century and worked as a maid for the wealthy Fatinelli family. She performed many… read more →

Why not visit the archaeological site in Fiesole and take a stroll amongst the well-preserved remains of the ancient Roman theatre, thermal baths and temple? Did you know that the… read more →

Once upon a time in Cina there was a beautiful princess with a heart of ice. “I will only marry the prince who solves three riddles I ask him, but… read more →

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 →

Copies of the book Semplicemente Giacomo Puccini were distributed during the Comic-Con convention in Lucca. This was made possible thanks to an initiative by the ‘Scuola e Libertà‘ association, which… 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.