I've dreamed of visiting the Tuscan Hills ever since the movie about it's grandeur came out. So naturally I was very excited to check out
Siena and
Lucca. While visiting Siena, the rain refused to let up except when we first arrived. As we pulled up to the
Castle Bigozzi Relais, a beautiful rainbow came across the hills.
Only having one rainy night in the city, we immediately headed into the walls of Old Siena which have been intact since the 13th century. Within the walls is the
Piazza del Campo where the famous race track is. There horse races and bullfights date back to the 14th century.
Palio de Siena is a bi-annual horse race that still takes place today and usually lasts less than three minutes. Also within the old walls is the great
Duomo which was also constructed in the 13th century.
Lucca was magnificent. The weather cooperated and we took full advantage. Like Siena, Lucca is also an ancient walled town. Here, we witnessed one the most spectacular sunsets I've ever seen. Below are some of my favorite shots from Lucca and Siena.
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| Lucca Sunset |
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| Our Castle/Farmhouse in Sienna. So pretty! |
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| Lucca's Fall colors |
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| Lucca in the Fall |
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| Tuscan Hills in Siena |
All of our photos can be seen
here.
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