Piazza Anfitheatro, Lucca In a stroke of architectural genius, Lucca's Roman ampitheater was converted into a ring of shops and housing surrounding a marvelous great courtyard. This is now some of the most sought-after living space in all Italy.
Piazza Anfiteatro, Exterior, Lucca
Torre Guinigi, Lucca At the end of the street is a glimpse of the tower of the prominent Lucca family Guinigi, topped by four trees growing in huge pots. In the Renaissance, a tower was visible evidence of the wealth of a family and provided security and a means of defense.
