Wednesday, August 29, 2012

THE WANDERER'S GUIDE TO LUCCA -- PART 2




THE BEST "STORY BEHIND THE BEAUTY 

AND HISTORY" GUIDEBOOK WE'VE SEEN


Author Lindquist has dug deep into Lucca's mysteries and divided his definitive guide into six sections:
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  •            The History: The two thousand years that made Lucca what it is today.

  •         The Churches: A comprehensive guide to the history, art and architecture of 78 churches, present and past, with 30 floor plans and 16 numbered walking tours.

  •         The Palazzi: An architectural and historical introduction to 85 Medieval and Renaissance mansions and palaces.

  •         The Families: The stories of 40 of Lucca's greatest families.

  •         The Streets: Their origins and curiosities.

  •        The Walls: The Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance fortifications.

Order the book at www.lindquistguides.com

The Wanderer's Guide to Lucca review 
continues tomorrow -- August 30

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