The Wanderer's Guide To Lucca - Softcover

Brian R Lindquist

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1913087239 ISBN 13: 9781913087234

Publisher: Edward Everett Root Publishers Co. Ltd, 2020

Synopsis

Including more than 130 illustrations, this acclaimed book opens the hidden worlds of Lucca to you by placing everything you can see in its cultural and historical context. / It guides you to all places of interest. It is full of accurate and detailed information - revealing the history and riches of this remarkable city.

  It provides: / The History. A summary of 2,000 years of what made Lucca what it is today. / The Churches. A comprehensive guide to the history, art and architecture of 78 churches, past and present. / Walking Tours. 16 numbered, linked to the map. / The Palazzi. An 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.

About this title

About the Author

Brian Lindquist is a cartographer and writer. After a decade of research he created The Wanderer's Map of Lucca in 2006. The Wanderer's Guide to Lucca followed six years later. When not in Italy he lives in Connecticut.

Edition details

• Publisher: Edward Everett Root Publishers Co. Ltd
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1913087239
• ISBN 13: 9781913087234
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 390