Embark on a historical journey through Italy’s military engineering on the Walking Ramparts Tour in Lucca. Explore the impressive brick vaults and learn about the evolution of defensive strategies.
Embark on a historical journey through Italy’s military engineering on the Walking Ramparts Tour in Lucca. Explore the impressive brick vaults and learn about the evolution of defensive strategies.
-
Le mura di Lucca - The Walls of Lucca stand as a distinctive feature in European urban planning and architecture.
Constructed during the Renaissance, they now serve as a prime example of Italian fortification.
The recommended itinerary includes a walk along the walls and an exploration of their interior, revealing the recently restored galleries…
- Le mura di Lucca - The Walls of Lucca stand as a distinctive feature in European urban planning and architecture.
Constructed during the Renaissance, they now serve as a prime example of Italian fortification.
The recommended itinerary includes a walk along the walls and an exploration of their interior, revealing the recently restored galleries and rooms. This restoration has returned one of Lucca’s most cherished monuments to its residents, facilitating an easy and enchanting transition from the city’s interior to its exterior.
- Exploration of the Ramparts both externally and internally.
- Exploration of the Ramparts both externally and internally.
The guided tour offers visitors an opportunity to explore the development of military engineering in Italy from the 13th to the 17th centuries. Entering the interior of the bastions feels like stepping into the depths of the Walls of Lucca, which, interestingly, were never utilized for defense. The vast brick vaults of the galleries, designed to conceal…
The guided tour offers visitors an opportunity to explore the development of military engineering in Italy from the 13th to the 17th centuries. Entering the interior of the bastions feels like stepping into the depths of the Walls of Lucca, which, interestingly, were never utilized for defense. The vast brick vaults of the galleries, designed to conceal the heavy bronze cannons, are truly spectacular and awe-inspiring.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
