Prospero an Old-Fashioned Food Shop in Lucca
Did you know that in Lucca there is a shop dating back to 1790? In Via Santa Lucia, from 5 generations, the Marcucci family runs “L’Antica Bottega di Prospero”. Prospero, the founder, started its activity by selling seeds, flour, corn, beans, lentils, spelt, chickpeas and, after 300 years, the shop it’s still there at the same place with the same original shape. You can still find beans, seeds, nuts, spelt but also amazing olive oils, balsamic vinegar and many types of pasta.
With Turislucca we organise a tour on which is possible to taste all those wonderful products.
The Walls of Lucca - part 1
Gabriele Calabrese, from Turislucca, talks about Lucca Sixteenth-century Walls, the monumental building that the city has to offer to the tourists coming to visit Lucca.
The walls, built for defense, today they are a public garden for the enjoyment of all. Do not miss the opportunity to visit with us one of the most incredible place in Lucca.
The Walls of Lucca by bike:
A Walking Tour of Lucca:
The Walls of Lucca: Historical re-enactment in Lucca
In medieval times, Lucca had strong fortifications and a very well organized army divided in several units. One of these army unit was composed of soldiers equipped with medieval heavy crossbow. Since 1443 these soldiers used to make a competition game to show to the population their skills and high military quality using this strong and lethal weapon.
Nowadays Lucca still organizes those kinds of competitions thanks to the association “Compagnia Balestrieri Lucca (Company of Crossbowmen Lucca)”. This group of man and women with passion maintains alive this old tradition. The groups who form the association are made of: Crossbow archers and Flag wavers, musicians, armoured and duellists and the Renaissance dance.
Turislucca is able to organize a tour for groups in which we show Lucca Walls and how these old weapons where used in the past.
Enoteca Vanni: An hidden temple of wine right in the centre of Lucca
Tuscany it's famous for it's wine and Gabriele takes us to visit this wine shop, right in the centre of Lucca. Enoteca Vanni, one of the biggest in Italy owns a variety of Tuscany and Italian wines. The visit of this shop is a very interesting experience: as you enter you can smell the flavour of the wine, but the beauty of this shop is at a lower level. Down the stairs you are inside a medieval wine cellars (dating back to the 1200’s) that holds more than 55.000 bottles and more than 1.000 labels.
With Turislucca we can organize wine tastings at Enoteca Vanni and let you taste a variety of wines!!
Discover Lucca: Lucca's Tower of the Hours
The city of Lucca, in medieval times, was adorned by more than two hundred towers. Lucca’s Torre delle Ore (“Tower of the Hours”), located at the corner of Via Fillungo and Via dell’Arancio, is today one of the few remaining examples.
The tower was built by the Quartigiani family and, as many other towers, was intended to be used for defensive purposes. Later, it was used as housing by various noble families. The change of hands was not always peaceable hence the nickname the “tower of dispute”.
During the 14th century, a large number of towers were torn down but the Tower of the Hours escaped this fate. The position in the city centre was decisive, in August 1390, to install a public clock inside the tower.
Gabriele takes us on top of the tower from where the view of Lucca is magnificent. Climbing the 207 steps to reach the top of this tower - the tallest of the city – is worth the effort.
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The Buccellato: the most famous cake in Lucca
An old saying goes: “If you have been to Lucca and you have not tried a slice of Buccellato, it’s like you have not actually been there!”
Gabriele explains us that, this typical sweet break of Lucca, dates back to the ancient Roman times. Its a masterpiece of ancient and noble traditions made by fresh, simple and genuine ingredients.
You can taste the most famous Bucellato in town at Taddeucci pastry shop (active since 1881) in the hearth of Lucca, Piazza San Michele
Lets' have a look inside this traditional pastry shop with fascinating and full of history antiques.
Pizzeria Pellegrini: How to make a very good Cecina
If you are in Lucca and want to taste a slice of Cecina, Pizzeria Pellegrini is the right place to go. Domenico will show us how to prepare this delicious dish made using only four simple ingredients: chickpea flour, water, extra virgin olive oil and salt. Cecina is a traditional dish, prepared in many parts of Tuscany (mainly in the North part of the region) and has different names. In Lucca, Viareggio, Pisa “Cecina”; in Massa Carrara “Calda-calda” and in Livorno “Torta. Last but not least this dish is suitable also for vegans and it is completely gluten free!
You need to come to Lucca to taste it!
Conoscere Lucca Visita Guidata Al Parco Di Villa Reale
Il canale you tube la Rondine hotelowcost promozione Toscana, Lucca, Pisa e non solo, ha visitato per voi il Parco della Villa Reale di Marlia. Accompagnati dalla guida turistica Lucia di TurisLucca per conoscere al meglio la storia del Parco e della Villa (ancora non visitabile). Conoscere Lucca e il suo territorio, per i lucchesi e i turisti, esperienza da provare per tutti. Visitate il Parco della Villa Reale di Marlia, non ve ne pentirete! Viva Lucca viva, venite a Lucca ne vedrete delle belle! Riccardo Pollastrini.
Lucca and the Silk
In the Middle Ages, Lucca was the final destination of an important road, the Silk Road. Still today, Lucca preserves evidence of this precious trade, both in architecture and in craft products, which can be bought here.
Today Gabriele Calabrese will led us to the discovering of the glorious past of the city where, in the 13th century, merchants came from all over to sell their silk and raw wool products or to buy very precious fabrics. From Piazza San Michele, the heart of the city and ancient place of exchange for silk merchants, to the so-called Loggia dei Mercanti, the first seat of the Chamber of Commerce of Lucca which preserves the memory of the prized trade on its logo, represented by the torsello: a small bale of coiled and tied raw silk.
People also came to Lucca to learn the art of silk processing, but of these secrets, the “Lucchesi” were very jealous and made an oath not to teach them to others. Even today we find artisans, real artists, who work silk in the way it was handed down to them, offering anyway a modern design that looks to the future.
Lucia ci racconta il parco di Villa Reale di Marlia, conoscere Lucca
Siamo a Marlia, Villa Reale, Lucia guida turistica di TurisLucca, ci accompagna con passione e professionalità a visitare il Parco. Una visita che consiglio vivamente a tutti, ai lucchesi e ai turisti e a tutti gli amanti del nostro splendido territorio, della nostra bella e unica Toscana. Ancora una conferma di quanto c'è da conoscere, vedere, apprezzare a Lucca e dintorni. Venite in Toscana, visitate Lucca e i dintorni, ne vedrete delle belle!
Seguiteci sul canale you tube la Rondine hotel low cost promozione turismo, eventi, curiosità e molto altro. Ringraziamo Lucia per la bella e istruttiva passeggiata. Viva Lucca viva! Www.turislucca.com, larondinepisa.it idriktermoidraulica.it. Canale you tube la Rondine hotelowcost vi invita a visitare ed amare Lucca, Pisa, i dintorni, il mare della nostra Toscana.
Garfagnana and pecorino cheese farm
Lucca has a very large and diversified countryside. Following the Serchio river it is possible to admire the wonderful Apuan Alps and the Appennines. Here is the very green Garfagnana area.
Near the village of San Romano is possible to find one of the best farm that produces pecorino and ricotta cheese. Marovelli is the family that has an old tradition in producing these genuine products with the best milk coming from local sheeps and goats. Enjoy!
Tour guide for groups
Gabriele Calabrese - Il labirinto del duomo di San Martino e l'evoluzione del turismo a Lucca
Il labirinto nel portico della cattedrale San Martino di Lucca è uno dei luoghi più significativi, ma non sempre conosciuti, della città. Ne parla Gabriele Calabrese, guida turistica e vice presidente dell'associazione Turislucca, che spiega anche in che modo si è evoluto il turismo locale negli ultimi anni.
Lo fa in occasione dell'incontro Il 'Rinascimento' del turismo, organizzato dall'associazione ToscanaIN in collaborazione con Fondazione Campus, che si è tenuto il 21 maggio 2012 alla Fondazione Campus di Lucca.
China Massagli Elixir
China Massagli Elixir is another interesting thing to discover while visiting Lucca. Not many tourists know that this elixir, created in 1885 by doctor Pasquale Massagli, is one of Lucca specialties.
Today China is still made following the original recipe, when it was used as a medicine not a liquor to be drunk at the end of the meal or as an “aperitivo”. Here in Lucca we have many things to offer but always in the tradition!
Duecento visitatori per le invasioni digitali Linea Gotica
Duecento visitatori, sei turni, una giornata colma di sorrisi ed emozioni: è stata un successo l'Invasione Digitale Sui Sentieri della Linea Gotica organizzata dal Comune di Borgo a Mozzano con Clip Comunicare e il Comitato Recupero e Valorizzazione Linea Gotica, con il contributo di Instagramers Lucca e TurisLucca.
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Lucca insolita
Amore sacro, amore profano: incontri guidati con luoghi e personaggi della città. In collaborazione con il Comune di Lucca Assessorato al Turismo.
Drammaturgia di Gabriele Calabrese
L'Italia di Dove - intervento di Gabriele Calabrese
Linea Gotica: Colle delle Coste
Alla scoperta delle trincee e dei bunker su Colle delle Coste (Borgo a Mozzano - LU)