The very elegant noble villas are at only a few minutes from Lucca,
basking
in the verdant countryside among olive groves and vineyards.
They were
not only the summer residences of the noble families but were also representative
of a certain status as can be seen from their beautiful architecture
and lavish interior décor.
A spectacular Baroque villa whose gardens still retain their original form, rich
of surprises and amazing water games. The inside of the villa, which is completely
furnished, can also be visited.
Open: from March the 1st to November the 10th
(open all year for groups by appointment only)
Visiting hours: 10.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. / 3.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.
Closed on Tuesday
Admission fee: gardens € 6.00
villa and gardens € 9.00
Reduced: gardens € 3.20
villa and gardens € 7.00
Villa Mansi - Segromigno in Monte
The summer residence of one of the wealthiest families in Lucca. The
architect Filippo Juvarra was commissioned to work on the gardens.
The unfurnished interior can be visited.
Open: all year
Winter visiting hours : 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. / 3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Summer visiting hours: 10.00 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. / 3.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Closed on Mondays
Admission fee: villa and gardens € 7.00
Reduced: villa and gardens € 6.00
Villa Reale - Marlia
Napoleon's sister, the
princess Elisa Baciocchi Bonaparte, considered this villa her favourite
residence. We can visit the park and its splendid gardens in the midst
of which is the very original green "verzura " open-air theatre,
where the famous violinist Paganini performed.
Open: all year
Visiting hours: 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Closed on Mondays
Admission fee: gardens € 6.00
Reduced: gardens € 5.00
Villa
Bernardini - Vicopelago
It is the only 17th century villa which
still houses in its gardens a wonderful green theatre that seats 400.
The villa has some very fine
and original furnishings. Both the villa and its gardens can be visited.
Open: all year
Winter visiting hours: 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. / 2.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Summer visiting hours: 9.30 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. / 3.00 p.m.- 5.00 p.m.
Closed on Monday mornings
Admission fee: villa and gardens € 10.00
Reduced: villa and gardens € 7.00
Villa Grabau - San Pancrazio
It's an important
villa for the variety of gardens present on its grounds, with orange and
lemon houses especially designed for storing citrus fruit.
Both the villa and its gardens can be visited.
Open: from Easter to November the 1st
Visiting hours: 10.00 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. / 3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Closed on Monday and Tuesday mornings
Admission fee: gardens € 3.70
villa and gardens € 5.00
Reduced: gardens € 3.20
villa and gardens € 4.50
Villa
Oliva - San Pancrazio
One of the Renaissance residences of
the very wealthy Buonvisi family. The wonderful gardens can also be
visited.
Open: from March the 15th to November the 15th
Visiting hours: 9.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
Admission fee: € 6.00
