Lucca and Pisa From Montemarcello we set off for our first longer stay. We had booked a place at the "Agricampeggio La Valle" in San Giuliano Terme from September 12th to 15th, 2024. We can only recommend it. Whether reception, sanitary facilities or common rooms, everything is just great. The pitches are terraced and each pitch has its own seating area with a parasol. All additional costs are already included (even the washing machines). We were completely satisfied and enthusiastic. On Friday we cycled to Lucca. After a lap around the city walls, we parked the bikes and continued on foot. This city blew us away. Lucca looks back on a long history. The city was probably founded by the Etruscans, but according to other theories it was founded by the Ligurians. The rectangular layout of the streets dates back to Roman times. Although the Roman layout has been preserved, much has happened in the Tuscan city since Roman times. Where the Roman Forum once stood, the church of San Michele in Foro was built. However, the Forum is still the city's largest square. The Roman amphitheater, on the other hand, has disappeared and the oval square is now lined with shops and restaurants. Lucca Italy is definitely worth a visit with its many Art Nouveau shops, cozy squares and many churches. It sounds like a scene from Lord of the Rings, but Lucca has two famous towers: the Torre Guinigi and the Torre delle Ore. The Guinigi Tower is 44 meters high and can be climbed via 230 steps. Climbing the stairs is worth the effort just for the beautiful frescoes you see during the climb. On the roof of the city's landmark, which was once built for the Guinigi family, you will find beautiful flowerbeds and even some holm oaks. The views are also magnificent, including the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro. The Torre delle Ore is a clock tower in the center of Lucca and the highest tower in the city. Since 2015, it has been possible to climb the tower and take a look at the clock's gears. The clock tower is surrounded by the legend of a woman who sold her soul to the devil and was captured by him. It's impossible to list everything and you just have to explore Lucca yourself. For us, it's already on the repeat list. The next day we set off for Pisa, again by bike. This was on the list because it was simply a must. When you say Pisa, you immediately think of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and yes, we also took the obligatory photos. For a long time, Pisa played a very important role in the western Mediterranean in the Middle Ages. If you are planning a visit to Pisa, you should first visit the entire Piazza dei Miracoli. This spacious square includes more sights than just the leaning Campanile of Pisa. Here you will also find a magnificent cathedral, the Camposanto and the Baptistery. In retrospect, it's not a place we need to see twice. Unfortunately, it's so crowded that you can't enjoy the wonder. No matter where you want to go, there's just pushing and shoving. It's a shame for this otherwise beautiful place. After a rather exhausting day, we made our way back and enjoyed the amenities of our campsite. We were moving on the next day.