Crossing Lucca’s walls means opening yourself to a Tuscany woven from many landscapes, all bound by the same authentic beauty.
Between medieval villages, rolling hills, sea and mountains, every direction leads to a new discovery, less than an hour from Casa Letizia.
Here are some perfect destinations for a day trip or a spontaneous escape, where art, nature, and flavour meet in that unmistakable Tuscan balance.
Just 25 minutes away by car, Pisa welcomes you with the majesty of its Piazza dei Miracoli, a World Heritage Site.
The Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and the Baptistery rise from a green expanse, in a setting suspended between history and nature, right in the heart of the city.
An unmissable stop, ideal for breathing in the learned, luminous soul of Tuscany.
North of Lucca lies the Garfagnana: a weave of forests, stone hamlets and panoramic trails climbing toward the Apuan Alps.
This is Tuscany at its most genuine and serene, a land ruled by nature, where every village guards the living, tangible echoes of its past.
From the elegant charm of Viareggio to the exclusive allure of Forte dei Marmi, Versilia blends sea, art and sophistication with the lightness of a summer breeze.
Perfect for those who seek a day of golden beaches, breathtaking sunsets, and the sweet, carefree rhythm of Tuscan life.
Set among the hills between Lucca and Florence, two towns embody the grace and harmony of Tuscany: Pistoia and Montecatini Terme.
The first, with its stone-paved squares and hidden artistic details; the second, with Liberty-style architecture, manicured gardens, and the restorative aura of thermal waters.
Together, they offer an ideal journey into the Tuscan art of living, where culture, history and well-being flow in quiet accord.