Montecarlo, an enchanting city
A tour to discover the secrets and marvels of Lucca’s defensive bastion
Montecarlo, a stunning town a few kilometres from Lucca, had been used in the past as a defensive bastion to protect the city-state and the surrounding valley from the attacks of the Republics of Florence and Pisa.
Montecarlo was known for its former military uses and historical and artistic beauties, as well as the land of the finest D.O.C. red wines – a designation obtained in 1969 – and the prestigious D.O.P. extra virgin olive oil. It is located on the famous Wine and Oil Road of Lucca, on the remains of the ancient Vivinaia.
Discover the secrets and the marvels of the city, strolling around its medieval alleys and visiting the magnificent Medici fortress, left unscathed, and the small theatre, a small jewel of Baroque art and one of the smallest theatres in Europe.
You will discover the secrets and the marvels of the town, strolling around its medieval alleys and visiting the parish church of St. Andrew, the magnificent Medici fortress, left unscathed, and the Theatre, a small jewel of Baroque art and one of the smallest theatres in Europe. You will have lunch in one of the most typical restaurants ("trattoria") of this area, tasting the dishes symbols of the local cuisine, combined with the renowned D.O.C wines of Montecarlo.
Notes:
- Comfortable clothing (e.g. tracksuit) and hiking shoes are recommended.
- For groups with more than 4 people, quotations are on request.
- Free for children up to 12 years old.
The indicated price is valid for one person (a minimum of 2 persons is required).
Prices include
- Guided tour of Montecarlo
- visit to the parish church of Sant’Andrea
- visit to the Medici Fortress
Supplemental charges
- Admission tickets to the fortress
- lunch
- everithing not mentioned under the "Prices Include" section