Among the many treasures of Tuscany lies Lucca, a fairytale-like city with towering Renaissance walls in the shadows of the Apuan Alps and the Pisan Mountain Range. During the Middle Ages, this beautiful medieval town became a prominent centre for silk manufacturing, and by the 15th century, it had become the largest producer of silk textiles in Europe.

Today, this fortified city has become a hub for culture. In the warmer months, the Lucca Summer Festival takes centre stage, featuring top international artists (2023 saw the likes of Blur, Robbie Williams, The Chemical Brothers and Norah Jones) as well as Lucca Comics & Games, the world's second-largest comics festival after Japan.