Piazza San Michele isn’t just Lucca’s busiest square—it’s an open-air museum. From Civitali’s radiant Madonna to the monument of Francesco Burlamacchi, every stone tells a story of faith, art, courage, and memory. Come discover the hidden history carved into the heart of Lucca.
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Roberto Bartolozzi: The Via Santa Croce Technician Who Gave His Life for a Free Lucca
Discover the story of Roberto Bartolozzi, a Lucca technician who died resisting Nazi-Fascist occupation. Two plaques in the centro storico mark his final journey.
Thank you, Diana Stidl, for your great work on the LuccaNews calendar!
After a fabulous year putting together the LuccaNews.Org calendar, Diana Stidl (Trujillo) is stepping down from the work to devote more time to travel and relaxation (!). For the last … Continue reading Thank you, Diana Stidl, for your great work on the LuccaNews calendar!
