What to do & see in Lucca – Con articoli anche in italiano
25 May 2020 The motto of Lucca is “Liberta`s” or Liberty, for freedom is what Lucchesi cherish above all. So this Memorial Day, as we show our appreciation for all those who have fought around the world to preserve our freedom, I am reminded of how this bravery impacted my Lucchese family directly. My […]
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That Wendy is so much fun, I just wish that I could get her to sit still on the altana and pet me for a few hours. I probably wouldn’t even give her any love bites. But she’s always so busy and running around this summer, I’m exhausted just thinking about it… So I’m going […]
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May 20, 2020, was the first day with zero contagions or deaths in the province of Lucca since the start of the emergency, according to Luigi Menesini of VERDEAZZURRONOTIZIE.IT While it’s a cause to celebrate, it’s also a reminder of the need to follow the rules: to not give up by being careful and responsible, […]
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VISITING LUCCA FOR THE FIRST TIME? Don’t miss these 5 top sites: TOP SITE #1. The city’s park-topped, Renaissance walls — aka, le mura. Rent a bike or go on foot: every meter of this 4.2 kilometer walk encircling the city is a pleasure for the senses. Look out onto vistas of the city or the […]
Continue ReadingL’IMPRESSIONISMO ALL’ITALIANA Una rara e sorprendente opportunità per intravedere l’evoluzione di Plinio Nomellini, maestro della luminosità E` facile e piacevole raggiungere Seravezza da Lucca — in 30 minuti sull’A11 si può sfuggire la città per piaceri culturali e gastronomici in un ambiente di montagna. Prima di decidere quando visitare, vi consigliamo di controllare le […]
Continue ReadingI Biscotti di Nonno Da generazioni questi biscotti veramente Lucca DOC: semplici, autentici, saporiti solo con anici e vaniglia, sono una cura fenomenale per inverni interminabili… Ingredienti 300 gr farina 100 gr zucchero Sale 20 gr lievito in polvere 30 gr semi d’anice 2.46 mL estratto d’anice 5 mL estratto di vaniglia 113.4 gr burro […]
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Lucca is a great place in and of itself. In fact, it shouldn’t be treated like a quick stopover, but rather as a place from which to savor the best of Tuscany. This means not rushing in and out on a bus or even by train — though transportation on either is extremely convenient. Enjoying […]
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Per le feste natalizie Biscottini teneri, delicati e deliziosi… Scaldare il forno a 200 C. Mescolare completamente: 226 grammi di burro ammorbidito 150 grammi di zucchero 3 tuorli d’uovo 4.2 grammi estratto di mandorla Aggiungere lentamente: 320 grammi di farina Forzare l’impasto da una pistola sparabiscotti, creando rosette o altre forme. E` desiderabile decorare i […]
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THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE IS FEATURED IN THE LA REVIEW OF BOOKS: “THE SUSPENDED STEP” REIMAGINES THE CITY OF LUCCA BY GRACE ROBERTI Morphing mammals, dismembered body parts, and reimagined classical figures stand in unexpected locations throughout the historic center of Lucca, Italy. They are part of an exhibit entitled: Il passo sospeso ~ Esplorazione del limite or The Suspended […]
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