Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Getting Around
Major towns and cities are well connected by the A11 and A12, but it's more fun to veer
off the motorways and onto scenic secondary roads and narrow rural routes, particularly in
the Lunigiana and Garfagnana. Pisa and Lucca have strictly enforced Limited Traffic
Zones (ZTL) in their
centri storici
(historic centres) - be careful where you park! Regular
trains link Florence, Pisa, Lucca and Viareggio, but less obvious places such as Lajatico
require a car.
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Where to Stay
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Pisa is the obvious place to stay, but it is traffic busy and quality accommodation is lim-
ited.
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Opt instead for lovely Lucca (tricky parking), a farm around San Miniato, or stylish art
gem Pietrasanta: all three are an easy drive to northwestern Tuscany's key sights.
DON'T MISS
The chance to savour
lardo di colannata
(pig fat aged for 12 or 24 months in marble vats of herby
olive oil) over lunch in Colannata after visiting Carrara.
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Best Food & Wine Experiences
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Barbialla Nuova (
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)
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Mercato della Terra di San Miniato (
Click here
)
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La Barchina (
Click here
)
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L'Enoteca Marcucci (
Click here
)
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