Let us start with a few quick words about how Italy is such a lovely place for those who appreciate arts and culture. Let's start real quick with Lucce, a former Roman colony that can entertain and amuse even up to this day. The town center is enclosed in a brick wall from the sixteenth century that has a path along the top of the wall. Next, explore the city's many gardens, monuments and other attractions. The Cathedral of San Martino dates back to the eleventh century, the Church of San Michele in Foro features a Romanesque marble facade, carved marble columns and artwork form the twelfth through fifteenth centuries. Casa di Puccini is the fifteenth century home of famous composer Giacoma Puccini and is now a school o of music and museum dedicated to the former dweller. Lucce National Picture Gallery offers views of tapestries, frescoes and the artwork of artists such as Agnolo Bronzine Domenico, Boccafini and Luca Giondone Spectacular views can be seen from the 130 foot rises. Torre Guinigi and Lake Como offers a laid back look at small town life in Italy. Villa Carlotta is an eighteenth century botanical garden and museum sure to delight the horticulture lover. For a taste of what Roman architecture was like in 1 BC, visit Fiesole's amphitheater and baths. The Nearby Florence hill offers trails for the bicycling enthusiast.