Capannori Villa for Rent: Il Gobbo lies on the hills which surround Lucca, in a superb landscape - Property 647784

Lucca/ Piana di Lucca: Lucca, only 8 km far from Il Gobbo, is one of the most beautiful towns in Tuscany and it is very famous for its perfectly preserved town walls, for its churches and important monuments, such as San Martino Cathedral, San Michele and San Frediano Churches, the Amphitheatre Square, Guinigi Tower and Torre delle Ore (where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Lucca plain). The most important street of Lucca is called Via Fillungo, and it is well known for its elegant shops. In Porta Giannotti, just inside the city centre it is possible to rent bicycles to ride around the walls (a track about 4 km long), among trees, green and ancient ruins. In September, Lucca hosts a village fair, and just outside the city centre you can find an amusement park. Lucca has very interesting surroundings: the Versilia beach, the Garfagnana valley, the Spa of Montecatini Terme. From Lucca you can travel by train to 'Le Cinque Terre' (Liguria) and Elba Island.

The Tuscan Region: The most important city of art in Tuscany is Florence. It is only a 40 minute drive far from Il Gobbo. Places of interest are: The Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Churches, Piazzale Michelangelo and Viale dei Colli, which dominate the whole city of Florence. Other attractions of Florence are Uffizi Museum, Ponte Vecchio and 'Lungarno', the way beside Arno River, where you can find lots of stalls and buy souvenirs. Pisa is about a 30 minute drive far, and a one-day stay in Pisa could include a visit to the world-famous Piazza dei Miracoli with its extraordinary monuments: the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Churchyard and the Leaning Tower. Siena is about a one hour drive away. It is very famous for its 'Palio' (horses ride) and Chianti wine. Its streets are narrow and medieval and there is a single church each 'Contrada '. Places of interest are: Piazza del Campo, the Cathedral, Fortezza Medicea.

Further details to property description: Another small room-corridor leads you to an old barn transformed into a double bedroom. This preserve the original barn features and has private bathroom.

Golf: The nearest golf-clubs are: Montecatini golf (18 km) and Versilia golf (30 km).