900 year old church nNamed after the bishop of Luca. Freudian I was a saint, died and was buried…read morehere in 588. There is a mummified interesting corpse encased inside.

Great cocktails, beer and the first place that adds onto to a Hugo. Bar and restaurant has a…read morefantastic view of the Chiesa di San Michele in Foro cathedral and plaza.

This is the heart of this incredibly beautiful old town. And right in this heart sits the amazing…read moreSan Michele in Foro. An impressive Roman Catholic Basilica first mentioned in the year 795 (!!) and rebuilt in 1070. You are looking at a history of well over 1000 years here. The facade is really detailed and so is the impressive tower. It's definitely one of the most beautiful Basilicas we've ever encountered. Around the piazza there are lots of shops, cafés, restaurants, gelaterias etc. We bought some good wine at Enoteca Marsili Lucca and had some decent Gelato at the Café Casali. Good times.

A beautiful church that one must not miss if one is touring Lucca. Lot of painting from the 1400…read moreand 1500. The interior architecture is heavenly. The cost is $3 for adult with no strict dress code. $0.50 to light an electric candle.

Like many cathedrals in italy this is a great one to visit. Nestled inside the walls of the city of…read moreLucca, it is the biggest cathedral there and it can be appreciated from afar. 3 euros to get in and an extra more to have access to the tower, it is particularly cheap compared to some other ones. Also rich in history, the Cattedrale di San Martino is host to the tomb of Ilaria del Carretto one of the finest sculptures of the 15th century. The sculpture is very detailed it almost seems like is going to jump up at any moment. Visiting this cathedral is a must. Highly recommended. Follow me and my adventures @Sin_Aguayo fb sin Aguayo