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There are an large number of good restaurants in the locality. From La Fucina it is only 2 minutes (1 km) to the nearest restaurants of Il Flamingo & Al Barchetta. These are very reasonably priced and both have a family atmosphere. Both have tourist menus during the day and a two course meal with wine can cost you just 10 Euro each. La Fucina is situated below the quaint but lively medieval village of Cardoso. There are 2 small bar/café in the village with small groceries attached. In the summer you can join in the festivals in the village and feel a welcome sense of community and tradition. Cardoso is located 400 metres above sea level with sweeping views of the Apennine mountain range. The village is on the marked mountain hiking paths and is an ideal place to start and finish a mountain hike. La Fucina is situated just 5 minutes (5km) from the nearest Hyper-Super
BargaLa Fucina is a 10 minute drive (8km) from the historic medieval town of Barga is situated on an outcrop over the Serchio valley and has retained its medieval foundations, narrow cobbled streets, tiny squares and steep stairwells which lead you to the 12th century “Duomo” or cathedral at the pinnacle of the town. The area around the Duomo is a vantage point for the valley and the mountain ranges which surround it, namely the LuccaWorth seeing are the churches and cathedrals; San Michele in Foro and San Frediano and the Duomo (cathedral) San Martino. The main shopping street, Via Fillungo, has most of the elegant and tasteful shops. The Torre Guinigi (14th Century) may be climbed to view the city amongst the stone oaks planted at the top of the tower. The Piazza Anfiteatro is a oval piazza which is built on the site of the original Roman Ampitheatre and now houses a number of bar/restaurants and boutique shops. The CoastLa Fucina is 1 hours drive from the coastal strip of Versillia. From Forte dei Marmi to Torre Ski ResortThe ski Resort of Abetone is situated 1 hours drive (40 km) from La Fucina. On route to Abetone one passes through the Lima Valley and the spa resort of Bagni di Lucca which once boasted famous visitors such as Shelley and Byron who came to take the waters and visit the first ever casino in Europe. Florence (Firenze)Sienna & ChiantiThe striking medieval city of PisaA 1 hour drive from la Fucina the famous city of Pisa has the iconic Leaning Tower (“Campanile”) and the Field of Miracles (“Campo dei Miracoli”) which houses the cathedral (“Duomo), Baptistry and tower. |