Guidebook for La Collina del Sole
Parks & Nature
https://www.fortezzaverrucolearcheopark.it/en/history.html
Fully restored fortress, well worth the journey.
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Fortezza delle Verrucole
Via del Fortehttps://www.fortezzaverrucolearcheopark.it/en/history.html
Fully restored fortress, well worth the journey.
1, 2 and 3-hour tours.
The Grotta del Vento offers an exceptional variety of underground karst aspects ranging from living and shining stalactites and stalagmites, to little lakes, water courses, forms of erosion, mud formations and even perfectly-vertical shafts which can be visited with practical walkways.
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Grotta del Vento
1, 2 and 3-hour tours.
The Grotta del Vento offers an exceptional variety of underground karst aspects ranging from living and shining stalactites and stalagmites, to little lakes, water courses, forms of erosion, mud formations and even perfectly-vertical shafts which can be visited with practical walkways.
Highly recommended by our guests with children.
A Zip-line experience and the Stand Up Paddling inside a canyon. A great activity for both adults and kids in a wonderful park built with minimal impact of the nature around.
Cool in hot weather.
Booking is essential for a parking space.
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Canyon Park - Adventure Park
Loc Via ScestaHighly recommended by our guests with children.
A Zip-line experience and the Stand Up Paddling inside a canyon. A great activity for both adults and kids in a wonderful park built with minimal impact of the nature around.
Cool in hot weather.
Booking is essential for a parking space.
A spectacular regional park to the West, between the villa and the Mediterranean Sea.
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Park Apuan Alps
A spectacular regional park to the West, between the villa and the Mediterranean Sea.
Spectacular canyon, cool in hot summer.
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Riserva Naturale Orrido di Botri
Spectacular canyon, cool in hot summer.
Many paths in spectacular scenery.
Riffugios for lunch.
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Pania della Croce
Many paths in spectacular scenery.
Riffugios for lunch.
Getting Around
Ask for the owner Massimiliano Rosselli.
Mention you are a guest of Christianne Douglas.
Speaks English.
Hw will organise wine district tours.
barga taxi minubus
14 Via Giorgio GiorgettiAsk for the owner Massimiliano Rosselli.
Mention you are a guest of Christianne Douglas.
Speaks English.
Hw will organise wine district tours.
Use this station when coming from the South.
Then use Barga Taxi +39 331 337 8051 for transfer to the villa.
Stazione Fs Fornaci Di Barga
Use this station when coming from the South.
Then use Barga Taxi +39 331 337 8051 for transfer to the villa.
The main regional airport for Tuscany.
Take PisaMover tram to Pisa Centrale train station.
Or hire a car at the airport.
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Pisa International Airport
1 Piazzale D'AscanioThe main regional airport for Tuscany.
Take PisaMover tram to Pisa Centrale train station.
Or hire a car at the airport.
Most honest car hire.
Beware "low cost" offers.
You will need a Credit Card, not a Debit Card.
Europcar Pisa Aeroporto
Snc Piazzale Mario CobianchiMost honest car hire.
Beware "low cost" offers.
You will need a Credit Card, not a Debit Card.
Cycles s.a.s Mori Mori Roberto
0 Località PantalineThe best place for local cycle hire
Neighbourhoods
https://www.discovertuscany.com/garfagnana/
Garfgnana is a beautiful area in northwestern Tuscany, in the province of and to the north of the city of Lucca. It confines with the areas known as Lunigiana, Lucchesia and Versilia, to name just some of the better known areas.
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Garfagnana
https://www.discovertuscany.com/garfagnana/
Garfgnana is a beautiful area in northwestern Tuscany, in the province of and to the north of the city of Lucca. It confines with the areas known as Lunigiana, Lucchesia and Versilia, to name just some of the better known areas.
Sightseeing
https://www.visittuscany.com/en/destinations/castelnuovo-di-garfagnana/
Castelnuovo is the main town in the Garfagnana area, positioned at the merging of the river Serchio with the Turrite Secca, a typical mountain torrent flowing from the Apuan Alps distinguished by karst features. The schools, library and the lovely Teatro Vittorio Alfieri are elements that make this town a point of reference for the entire Garfagnana area.
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Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
https://www.visittuscany.com/en/destinations/castelnuovo-di-garfagnana/
Castelnuovo is the main town in the Garfagnana area, positioned at the merging of the river Serchio with the Turrite Secca, a typical mountain torrent flowing from the Apuan Alps distinguished by karst features. The schools, library and the lovely Teatro Vittorio Alfieri are elements that make this town a point of reference for the entire Garfagnana area.
https://www.discovertuscany.com/garfagnana/barga.html
Barga is the most important hilltop town in Garfagnana, the area set in northwestern Tuscany in the province of Lucca, famous for its marvelous and varied landscape that offers hundreds of outdoor activities, exploring the territory and its surroundings.
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Barga
https://www.discovertuscany.com/garfagnana/barga.html
Barga is the most important hilltop town in Garfagnana, the area set in northwestern Tuscany in the province of Lucca, famous for its marvelous and varied landscape that offers hundreds of outdoor activities, exploring the territory and its surroundings.
https://www.italyguides.it/en/tuscany/lucca
Lucca, a living testimony to past times, kingdoms and dominions, lies in a green valley just north west of Florence. This almost perfectly preserved jewel of medieval architecture and buildings, emanates charm and shows layers of history from every corner of its narrow winding streets.
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Province of Lucca
https://www.italyguides.it/en/tuscany/lucca
Lucca, a living testimony to past times, kingdoms and dominions, lies in a green valley just north west of Florence. This almost perfectly preserved jewel of medieval architecture and buildings, emanates charm and shows layers of history from every corner of its narrow winding streets.
https://www.visitflorence.com/
Take the train to the centre of Firenze from Lucca station, good station car park.
Florence's museums, palaces, and churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world. The most popular and important sites in Florence include the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Uffizi, the Bargello, and the Accademia. The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce are veritable art galleries, and the library of San Lorenzo is a magnificent exhibition of Michelangelo's architectural genius. Wander some of the oldest streets in the city until you reach the Arno River, cross the Ponte Vecchio, and experience the "newest" area of Florence, the Oltrarno. Be sure to set aside time to see the vast and varied art collection housed in the Pitti Palace. When you grow weary of museums and monuments, head outdoors. Spend a day at the Boboli Gardens or climb the hill to the church of San Miniato al Monte to experience an enchanting view of Florence, Italy.
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Florence
https://www.visitflorence.com/
Take the train to the centre of Firenze from Lucca station, good station car park.
Florence's museums, palaces, and churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world. The most popular and important sites in Florence include the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Uffizi, the Bargello, and the Accademia. The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce are veritable art galleries, and the library of San Lorenzo is a magnificent exhibition of Michelangelo's architectural genius. Wander some of the oldest streets in the city until you reach the Arno River, cross the Ponte Vecchio, and experience the "newest" area of Florence, the Oltrarno. Be sure to set aside time to see the vast and varied art collection housed in the Pitti Palace. When you grow weary of museums and monuments, head outdoors. Spend a day at the Boboli Gardens or climb the hill to the church of San Miniato al Monte to experience an enchanting view of Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Pfanner
33 Via degli AsiliLucca's most beautiful Palazzo
Orto Botanico Comunale
14 Via del Giardino BotanicoLucca's botanical gardens
Walls of Lucca
Via delle Mura UrbaneLucca's famous city walls.
Walk or cycle
Wide paths
Food scene
Osteria al Ritrovo del Platano
4 Via Ponte di CampiaFamily-run restaurant.
Refined Italian cooking
Trattoria Bonini
147 Strada Provinciale di MonteperpoliFamily-run restaurant.
Refined Italian cooking.
Ristorante Scacciaguai Srl
23 Via di MezzoTraditional Tuscan food.
Need to book
AlRoManzo
14 Via di MezzoModern meat restaurant.
Great vibe!
Bar Pizzeria Il Vecchio Ponte
Local Pizza restaurant.
Eat-in or take out.
Excellent quality!
Good restaurant for a light lunch.
Ask for an olive oil and wine tasting evening.
Good atmosphere, located in vaults within the city wall.
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Il Vecchio Mulino
12 Via Vittorio EmanueleGood restaurant for a light lunch.
Ask for an olive oil and wine tasting evening.
Good atmosphere, located in vaults within the city wall.
Hunt for truffles with dogs and enjoy a meal with truffles afterwards
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Savini Tartufi Srl
Piazza Corradino D'ascanioHunt for truffles with dogs and enjoy a meal with truffles afterwards
Classic top-end family Tuscan restaurant with own farm.
Pavarotti favourite
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Antica Locanda di Sesto
1660 Via LudovicaClassic top-end family Tuscan restaurant with own farm.
Pavarotti favourite
Contemporary restaurant, one of Lucca's best.
Michelin star
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Ristorante Giglio
2 Piazza del GiglioContemporary restaurant, one of Lucca's best.
Michelin star
Adventurous contemporary cuisine prepared with flair.
Michelin star
Fixed menus of 5-7-9 dishes
Need to book
Enter through Palazzo Pfanner
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L'imbuto
7 Piazza del CollegioAdventurous contemporary cuisine prepared with flair.
Michelin star
Fixed menus of 5-7-9 dishes
Need to book
Enter through Palazzo Pfanner
Good food and pizza, covered terrace in summer, garden for kids to play
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Il Pozzo
2/A Via EuropaGood food and pizza, covered terrace in summer, garden for kids to play
Shops
Best place to buy local produce.
Also good for light lunch.
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L'Aia Di Piero
20 Via RomaBest place to buy local produce.
Also good for light lunch.
Coop
698 /a Via EmiliaGood local supermarket.
Not as large as Conad in Gallicano.
Theobroma Capolavori di Dolcezza
16 Via Guglielmo MarconiIf you like Italian gelato and chocolate this is heaven!
Major supermarket.
Do your major shopping here!
https://www.conad.it/ricerca-negozi/negozio.005721.html
Ipermercato Leclerc - Conad Gallicano
Major supermarket.
Do your major shopping here!
https://www.conad.it/ricerca-negozi/negozio.005721.html
Health
Farmacia Gaddi
4 Via ValmairaLarge pharmacy in Castelnuovo
Comune di Fosciandora
6 Via RomaLocal GP, speaks English.
Consulting rooms in the Commune building.
Azienda Unita' Sanitaria Locale N.2 - Lucca
3 via dell'OspedaleLocal hospital with A&E