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Welcome to the Province of Lucca!
If you're reading this text, you're probably interested in getting to know the province of Lucca better. Here's some information that might be useful to you!
Geography
The province of Lucca is located in Tuscany and is third in population size. It borders the sea to the west, the province of Massa and Carrara to the northwest, Emilia-Romagna to the north, the provinces of Pistoia and Florence to the east, and the province of Pisa to the south. The territory is divided into four areas: the Piana di Lucca, Versilia, the Media Valle del Serchio, and Garfagnana.
History
The province of Lucca has a very ancient history and was created in 1849 when Lucca was annexed to Tuscany. Some municipalities currently included in the province were once part of other Tuscan provinces, but in 1923 and 1928 were assigned to the province of Lucca. Only six municipalities were part of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany for a long time, while others were only briefly part of it.
What to see
The province of Lucca is famous for its natural and artistic beauties. In the city of Lucca, you can admire numerous churches, historical palaces, and museums, including the National Museum of Palazzo Mansi and the National Museum Guinigi. Piana di Lucca is known for its landscapes, including the Montecarlo vineyard hills, while Versilia is famous for its sandy beaches and tourist destinations like Forte dei Marmi and Viareggio. Garfagnana is a very suggestive mountainous area, rich in forests and trekking paths.
Cuisine
The cuisine of the province of Lucca is also an attraction not to be missed! Among the most famous traditional dishes are farro and bean soup, vegetable cake, and chickpea flour cake. In addition, the Montecarlo area is famous for the production of high-quality white and red wines.
Events
During the year, numerous events take place in the province of Lucca that attract visitors from all over the world. Among the most famous are the Lucca Summer Festival, a music festival held every summer in the city of Lucca, and the Viareggio Carnival, one of the most famous carnivals in Italy.
How to reach us
The province of Lucca is well connected to major Italian cities, and its airports are those of Pisa and Florence. In addition, the province is crossed by the A11 motorway, the Florence-Lucca-Viareggio railway line, and the Aurelia state road.
Conclusions
We hope that this information has been useful to you in getting to know the beautiful province of Lucca better. If you decide to visit it, you won't regret it!
