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Bike riding Lucca, italy, Lucca, Phtography, travel, Tuscany
Lucca; a city in Tuscany. A great city to visit.
I have visited Lucca several times but this last time I stayed in the heart of the wall city of Lucca in an apartment for a week. It is very easy to stay in Lucca for a week or in fact longer as there is so much to do and see. While staying in Lucca, we had planned to visit other towns in Tuscany however apart from our Chianti Wine Tour we did not leave the city walls. We loved being in Lucca and were never short of things to do.
One of my favourite activities in Lucca is to rent this bicycle built for 2 and explore this delightful walled city. There were 3 of us on our bike. But, on many occasions I saw more than 3 people on these great little machines. You certainly do not need to know how to ride a bike to manage one of these. Even though there are 2 steering wheels, only one person has control which can be weird for the other person as your automatic instinct is to turn the steering wheel which does nothing.
It is a pleasure to walk or ride a bike on top of these thick walls which are tree-lined and planted with grass turning the entire area into a huge park. These walls which enclose Lucca’s historic centre are more than 4 kilometres long with 6 gates.
I have hired bikes several times in Lucca. On this last trip we rented the bike twice as it was so much fun and just so easy. The first time was riding around the city on top of the wall and the second time was riding around exploring within the city.
The ride or walk around the wall has a really great buzz, with lots of cyclists, runners, families and dog walkers. Although its only about 4km it took us almost an hour as we stopped often to look at and take photos of the spectacular views of the mountains and city.
This has to be one of the best walls to walk or cycle. It is wide, flat and lined with trees and dotted with parks. We loved cycling around it
Walking or biking on top of the walls is a great way to see Lucca.
Once again awesome pic’s. Would love to ride around there looks so perfect.x
Donna, I have no doubt you would love it x
Have bike will travel! Great way to see lovely Lucca. Good to know this mode of sightseeing is available. xxxx gg
Thanks Gail. It is a perfect way to sight see xx
Lucca is great. I’d love to visit it someday Lyn.
Quick question- if you only had 1 week in Italy which place would you choose to stay in? Somewhere you already been to or a new place?
Tough question. Probably where I have been eg Stresa or Lucca area. They both have so much to offer and each has their own charm.
Stresa I just saw on google. Lovely town. I guess we go back to the old places <3
Beautiful photographs and story. Well done.
Thanks Linda
Looks like my kind of bike! What a good idea to be able to see the city at a leisurely pace
Yes Mary. My kind of bike also
Beautiful pictures. Paul would love to ride his Harley around there. Xx
Thanks Leah. I don’t believe motorised vehicles are allowed but you guys would love the walk xx
Another great story on Lucca Lyn. I feel I am there as I read your words.
Thanks George. Lucca is a great base for so much in the area.
Couldnt agree more with this title!!! :D
Thank you
I have great memories about riding this wall too, although my bicicletta was just a normal one, not your nice fancy contraption!
Our fancy contraption is much easier for the likes of me. Your bike ride would have been super.
Lyn, love the 3-wheelers! I’ve been to Lucca before but only briefly and finally, this fall, will visit in depth. Thanks for the reminder about biking on the walls – looks easy and delightful. V.
From the walls is the best way to experience Lucca. It is easy and so much fun. I really have had some wonderful times in Lucca. Enjoy
Buongiorno Tesoro , le fotografie di Lucca sono molto belle come il tuo scritto che e’ sempre molto piacevole da leggere con tanti interessanti luoghi e annotazioni.Ho sentito un nostalgico ricordo di Lucca ..una delle citta’ che amo e preferisco molto. Ciao Peter
Grazie Tesoro. Lucca is a very special city with so so much to see and do
Lyn, I adore that wall walk/ride. What a great idea! Love your photos too:)
Thanks Susan, it is so fun, no matter what age we are.
A lovely set of photos portraying the atmosphere of Lucca. I have never been to that part of Italy. Which is the nearest airport?
Thanks Rhys. Pisa airport is about an hour away. Lucca is a great part of Italy
What a beautiful place – no wonder you had to visit again.
Yes Kay, very beautiful