09/27/2026
I recently spent the day in Lucca with my sister in law, two nieces and my cousin and it was a great time! Fall was in the air, the temperature was perfect and spending time there really warmed my heart. We started off with espresso and a few delicious baked goods and of course a bag of Cantuccini Toscani Pasticceria Pinelli. Next we spent some time in Pelletteria Allegrini Filippo. A shop that is over 100 years old that sells authentic Italian leather goods such as purses, belts and gloves. Their selection of unique bags and quality leather was intoxicating! Next we had to make a stop for some of the best focaccia in town Forno a Vapore Amedeo Giusti, luckily we were there early enough to also score some of the sweet focaccia with raisins, it was delicious! We continued walking to Piazza del Anfiteatro, a circular piazza and one of Lucca’s most special places. A historical landmark, used by the Roman’s in the first century. Also not to be missed are the beautiful churches, one of my favorites being La Chiesa di Santa Zita in Piazza San Frediano. Along the way, we found a fabulous shop Zazzi dalla Mano, where every morning a woman hand weaves scarves on an old loom, many of which are designed from the owner’s watercolors. So many to choose from! Not to be missed is my favorite gelato in the city, Gelateria Da Pietro. This husband and wife team use old family recipes to create artisanal classic gelato flavors, but then also create monthly specials with local seasonal ingredients. This month’s special is ricotta and green figs, so good! We finished the day with an Aperol Spritz and a delicious panino Ciacco Bistrot, where we sat outside looking out to Piazza Grande and people watching. It was a perfect day!❤️
