The heralds of spring are celebrated around the world, but one of my favourites is the flowering of the magnolias in Lucca's Corso Garibaldi. Here, if the weather is spring-like, … Continue reading Magnificent Magnolias — heralds of Lucca’s spring
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Fuori Tutti – Mura, Mercatopoli and Mercatino dell’Usato
Patrick Bènard shares his weekly "Fuori Tutti" column, this week on the Le Mura di Lucca and on Lucca's two great used goods stores. Firstly, a clarification: Lucca’s walls are … Continue reading Fuori Tutti – Mura, Mercatopoli and Mercatino dell’Usato
So your friends are coming to Italy? Here’s how to prepare them
Notes on Italy There are many parts to Italy, in fact, for a country which is roughly the size of California, the differences between the various regions are amazing. Nobody … Continue reading So your friends are coming to Italy? Here’s how to prepare them
