Historical Sites

he historic nucleus of the town grew up around the castle, within the circle of walls that were later largely demolished in the mid-19th century, and… Read the rest

The city of Lucca is traditionally nicknamed the city of a hundred churches because of the large number of houses of worship from various different er… Read the rest

With the development of Etruscan culture, this valley also knew the customs and cults of this people,in fact some historians trace the origin of the n… Read the rest

A focal point and easily accessible in the heart of the city, it is a few minutes’ walk from major attractions and museums such as the Museum of… Read the rest

A walk through the old town, which is of rare beauty among German cities, and along the Neckar (with the "Hölderlin Tower") is a real pleasu… Read the rest

<p>"The die is cast" (Il Dado &egrave; Tratto) ,This is the phrase Julius Caesar uttered as he crossed the Roman Bridge over the R… Read the rest

The Charles Bridge (Karluv Most) is a Gothic-style stone bridge that connects the Old Town to the Lesser Quarter. During the first centuries of its ex… Read the rest

Its foundation dates back to the Lombard period (7th-8th AD) from which it derives its name meaning "fortified settlement." The location was… Read the rest

The Garisenda Tower, erected in the 12th century by the Garisenda nobles, also Ghibellines, is 48.60 meters high and hangs 3.22 meters to the northeas… Read the rest

Legend has it that…there was once a very poor mason who owned two donkeys, which he needed to carry on his business. One day, while he was busy… Read the rest