About the Host
You may be wondering why I’m hosting a podcast about Lucca. Well, after travelling the length and breadth of Italy, I have quite simply, fallen in love with Lucca. I now spend a few months here each year, and, much to my delight, I have been welcomed into the community that is Lucca as only the Lucchese people know how to do.
About the Podcast
During my podcast I will be joined by a variety of special guests from all walks of life, who share my passion for Lucca and everything Italian. Each episode, my guests will share unique stories and interesting experiences that have shaped their lives and indulged their passion for Lucca. Throughout the podcast, guests will be sharing how they discovered Lucca, along with interesting tips for those that live, visit, intend to visit, or are just curious about Lucca. So, if you want to learn about the hidden gems, quiet corners, delicious places to eat, or realise your dream of living like an Italian local, hit the subscribe button now, and each new episode will magically appear in your podcast library.
About Lucca
The Tuscan City of Lucca (Centro Storico), has a population of around 88k, and is encircled by medieval walls which are used as a social promenade. Interesting landmarks include; the Guinigi Tower, the Anfiteatro, and the Via Fillungo, which is the main shopping street. There are many beautiful Churches, including the Duomo of San Martino, San Michele, and San Frediano with its stunning mosaic. The Province of Lucca, consisting of just over 30 Communi (districts), has a population of around 380k, and this podcast will discuss the breathtaking delights of the City and the Communi beyond its Walls.
Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate
I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and donate the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the subscribe or follow button now on your usual podcast app so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a review.
Connect with me…
Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea
E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com
Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca
Twitter: @mountains46
Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca
Sponsorship
If you are looking to sponsor the show, please contact me on: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About the Host
You may be wondering why I’m hosting a podcast about Lucca. Well, after travelling the length and breadth of Italy, I have quite simply, fallen in love with Lucca. I now spend a few months here each year, and, much to my delight, I have been welcomed into the community that is Lucca as only the Lucchese people know how to do.
About the Podcast
During my podcast I will be joined by a variety of special guests from all walks of life, who share my passion for Lucca and everything Italian. Each episode, my guests will share unique stories and interesting experiences that have shaped their lives and indulged their passion for Lucca. Throughout the podcast, guests will be sharing how they discovered Lucca, along with interesting tips for those that live, visit, intend to visit, or are just curious about Lucca. So, if you want to learn about the hidden gems, quiet corners, delicious places to eat, or realise your dream of living like an Italian local, hit the subscribe button now, and each new episode will magically appear in your podcast library.
About Lucca
The Tuscan City of Lucca (Centro Storico), has a population of around 88k, and is encircled by medieval walls which are used as a social promenade. Interesting landmarks include; the Guinigi Tower, the Anfiteatro, and the Via Fillungo, which is the main shopping street. There are many beautiful Churches, including the Duomo of San Martino, San Michele, and San Frediano with its stunning mosaic. The Province of Lucca, consisting of just over 30 Communi (districts), has a population of around 380k, and this podcast will discuss the breathtaking delights of the City and the Communi beyond its Walls.
Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate
I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and donate the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the subscribe or follow button now on your usual podcast app so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a review.
Connect with me…
Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea
E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com
Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca
Twitter: @mountains46
Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca
Sponsorship
If you are looking to sponsor the show, please contact me on: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ciao and Welcome to Life in Lucca with Andrea…
My guest today is Diana Stidl. Diana is of German origin and lived in the States for many years before making Lucca her permanent home. Listeners to this podcast will know that there is always something happening in Lucca, and you can guarantee, if it’s worth attending, Diana will be there, and, as a consequence, you are always guaranteed an interesting conversation when you are in her company. So, I was delighted when Diana agreed to be interviewed…
Diana’s Recommendations
Trattoria Gigi… Piazzo del Carmine, 7
Nonna Clara… Via Santa Croce, 71
H&G Lounge… Via San Giorgio, 36
Restaurant Mecanate… Via del Fosso, 94
Gelateria Momo… Via della Fratta, 11
Gelateria Piero… Via Roma, 25
Pasticceria Stella… Traversa II Via Pisana, 50 Sant’Anna
Pasticceria Tiffany... Via Gaetano Luporini, 1054
Bar Fuori Controllo… Via Santa Croce, 94
Inside the Walls
Walk the Walls
Anfiteatro… just off Via Fillungo
Climb the Guinigi Tower… Via Guinigi, 29
Palazzo Pfanner… Via degli Asili, 33
Palazzo Mandi… Via Galli Tassi, 43
Take in an evening concert
A guided tour… resident tour guide Paola Moschini see S1 Ep2
Outside the Walls
Villa Reale… Via Fraga Alta, 2, Marlia
Nottolini Viaduct… Via Tempietto, 388
Tour of the Carrera Marble caves
Lotus Lake… Massarosa
Pietrasanta
Viareggio
Favourite Italian Word/Phrase
Meravigliosa… wonderful
In boco al lupo… good luck… respond with ‘crepe’… to seal the luck!
Connect with Diana
Email: dianainbellaitalia@gmail.com
Keep updated with events in Lucca
Subscribe, Follow, Review, Donate
I self-fund this podcast, so if you enjoy listening, I would be ever so grateful if you could visit the Ko-Fi supporter webpage ko-fi/lifeinlucca and DONATE the equivalent of a gelato or two, as this helps me to produce further episodes. You could also hit the SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW button now so that each new episode will appear, as if by magic, in your podcast library. And, if you’ve a little time to spare, please do leave a REVIEW.
Website: https://shows.acast.com/lifeinlucawithandrea
E:mail: lifeinlucca@hotmail.com
Instagram: andreas_life_in_lucca
Twitter: @mountains46
Ko-fi: ko-fi/lifeinlucca
Grapevine Magazine
Discount Code: GVLIFE10
Website: www.luccagrapevine.com
Click Subscriptions > Grapevine on-line… complete the online form
Our Italian Journey
Website: https://ouritalianjourney.com
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