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ROMAN AND THE MEDIEVAL LUCCA
Another
pleasant itinerary is the one that going from Via Fillungo discovers
the east parts of the Cities where there are several monuments
from the Roman and the Medieval periods. |
Discovering
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 The
visit starts from the most famous and visited street of Lucca,
where people stroll on Sundays. Via Fillungo lined with elegant
shops, many antique furniture, surrounded by Medieval towers
and Renaissance palaces. The street begins at Canto d'Arco,
the meeting place for the inhabitants of Lucca, and ends at
Portone dei Borghi, with towers and the old Cities walls built
in the 13th century. Walking along, you get to  Piazza
del Mercato, also called Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, one of the
most beautiful squares of Lucca with houses facing the Roman
amphitheatre. The amphitheatre dates from the 2nd century B.C.,
but during the Middle Ages private houses were built on the
foundations of the oval-shaped theatre. These
houses were demolished in the 19th century and the antique amphitheatre
was transformed into a square. Another unusual, but pleasant
site is the Case dei Guinigi, a sort of private stronghold which
was the home of the powerful family. It is a fascinating building
from the 14th century with towers and palaces comprehending
the Villa Guinigi, today the Museo Nazionale where archaeological
artefacts from the prehistory to the Romans are preserved. The
museum also houses Medieval art with architectural fragments,
jewels and paintings, antique furniture, hangings and fabrics.
The tower of Villa Guinigi, crowned with trees, is the only
tower left in the old town which used to be characterised by
its towers. From here you can enjoy a fantastic view over the
old parts of Lucca.
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