Lucy Lopardo

Tuscan Tour Guide

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

A village inhabited since prehistoric times and known thanks to its thermal baths, San Giuliano is located in a favorable geographical position: in the province of Pisa and at the same time not far from Lucca. The main attraction is undoubtedly the establishment of...
The curious case of Colle Val d’Elsa

The curious case of Colle Val d’Elsa

There are villages that do not exist … yes, this sentence made me laugh but unfortunately it has something of reality. While looking for a village to combine with a guided tour while going to San Gimignano I found Colle Val d’Elsa, one of these jewel-like villages...
The Holy Face of Lucca, no longer just a legend.

The Holy Face of Lucca, no longer just a legend.

What is the Holy Face of Lucca?   The “Black Christ of Lucca,” known as the Holy Face of Lucca, is a remarkable 2.24-meter wooden crucifix housed in its own chapel within the Cathedral of San Martino in Lucca. According to legend, it represents the...
Stroll to get lost

Stroll to get lost

t’s Sunday, you weren’t able to sleep late because obviously you woke up at 8 am, you’ve already had breakfast… what are you going to do? or It’s Sunday, you would like to be in touch with nature (but not too much) you are not a super sportive one (like to do 8 hours...
Italy as we know it

L'Italia come

Italy is divided into 20 regions (use this official link Italia.it to know the “boot”) The total land area of Italy is approximately 301,328 square kilometres. The regions are divided into provinces, 110 in all, varying dramatically in size. Tuscany it’s a REGION....
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