countryside antiques
Dear passengers,
For your next holiday in Tuscany, Italy ...
>>> Choose Lucca!
Lucca is a lively medieval town surrounded by ramparts, situated in northern Tuscany, near the most famous cities of Pisa and Florence. The province of Lucca is well known Italy and abroad for its long tradition of music more operas (Giacomo Puccini), beautiful landscapes and historical sites. In the field we have many beautiful renovated Holiday villas to rent to foreign tourists - to large groups and families.
The romantic city of Lucca in central Italy is the ideal base for visiting all the art cities of Tuscany, like Pisa and Florence. Why not find your perfect home here, your apartment dream, the B & B in downtown historic city or the beautiful hills surrounding the medieval town near the coast of Versilia hills mundane Garfagnana and preserved?
Lucca is a small town with a rich history. It is a magical city that has preserved itself. Traces of centuries different can still be found in the urban fabric. A walk through the center of Lucca, is a journey through time outside of buildings, such as walls of the XVI, XVII, Lucca, is remarkable for its integrity and its atmosphere, a living city. Just look down one of its towers, or stroll in the narrow medieval streets, which became fascinated by the white marble of the magnificent Romanesque churches, the red-orange buildings XIII-XIV century, the gray stone paving, green vegetation that threatens everywhere ...
Lucca has many attractions. Firstly, their churches, including Romanesque churches. The church of San Michele, the Duomo of San Martino and the Basilica of San Frediano should not be missed. Inside the Duomo (cathedral), the visitor is struck by the elegance and beauty of the fifteenth century monument dedicated to Ilaria del Carretto (for sculptor Jacopo della Quercia), and the austere solemnity of the Sacra Conversazione Ghirlandaio. In the Basilica of San Frediano, which recalls the principles first Roman churches Christian mosaic facade is beautiful, like frescoes inside Bolognese Aspertini Amico.
A walk along the wall the city not to be missed too. Walls (thirty meters wide at the base, preserve its original state) cover more than four miles. With its vegetation, make a large public park original from which you can admire the views of the city and surrounding hills.
A visit to the Tower is also Guinigi highly recommended. La Torre offers a fabulous view and, with its oak trees planted on top, is also a symbol of the city. The visit should also be made in the nineteenth century Piazza Anfiteatro, built on the ruins of the ancient Roman amphitheater. From there, walk toward the house of Giacomo Puccini (now Museum on the piano by the composer), and later the Via del Battistero. This street is known worldwide for its antique shops. The antiquities market, the third Sunday of each month is also famous. For thirty years, has been developed for lovers of the countless city squares and streets.
... And now, discover this beautiful city and its surroundings with your own eyes.
Paola Corsi
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 Antique PETIT POINT Framed Picture House Countryside  US $38.95
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 Antique pcdated 1906 Vermont Barrecountryside scene US $3.00
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 antique watercolor Paris countryside sheep signed SEE US $85.00
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 4 Solid Brass Countryside Door Hinge Antique Brass US $30.95
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 4 Solid Brass Countryside Door Hinge Antique Pewter US $30.95
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 antique postcard Peaceful Valley house and stream in countryside US $3.99
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 ANTIQUE PHOTOGRAPH 85x7 circa 1919 WWI VICTORY MARCH French Countryside US $18.49
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