Introduction
Lucca with its magnificent walls and the Garfagnana with its mountains celebrate the IGP farro, chestnuts, and biroldo.
The area boasts 3 protected-designation products and 3 dishes of the local tradition.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Lucca e Garfagnana:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Lucca e Garfagnana:
Lucca Comics & Games
Ottobre-NovembreLucca · Dal 1966
La più grande fiera del fumetto e dei giochi in Europa.
Sagra del Farro
AgostoGarfagnana
Celebrazione del Farro IGP della Garfagnana.
Luminara di Santa Croce
13 settembreLucca
Processione del Volto Santo con la città illuminata da candele.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Lucca e Garfagnana represent the excellence of the area:
What to eat in Lucca e Garfagnana
IGP spelt soup with beans, black cabbage and extra virgin olive oil.
Large ravioli filled with meat and ragù, a typical pasta of Lucca.
Sweet ring cake with raisins and anise, the iconic sweet of Lucca.
Traditions & Culture
Nighttime procession with the Volto Santo illuminated by thousands of candles.
Celebration of the chestnut in the mountain villages of Garfagnana.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
Protected area of the Garfagnana Apennines with forests and wildlife.
The Apuan Alps with marble quarries and breathtaking landscapes.
Historical Figures
The great composer of Tosca, La Bohème and Turandot, born in Lucca in 1858.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Lucca e Garfagnana are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Curiosities
“The walls of Lucca are the only Renaissance walls in Italy that remain completely intact and walkable.”
“Giacomo Puccini was born in Lucca in 1858 and his birthplace is now a museum.”
“Garfagnana was called the Island of the Devil by Ludovico Ariosto, who served as governor of the area.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What PDO and IGP products are found in Lucca and Garfagnana?expand_more
In Lucca and Garfagnana there are 3 protected designation products, including: Farro della Garfagnana (IGP), Olio Lucca (DOP), Pane di patate della Garfagnana (PAT).
2What should you eat in Lucca and Garfagnana?expand_more
Typical dishes of Lucca and Garfagnana include: Zuppa di farro della Garfagnana, Tordelli lucchesi, Buccellato di Lucca. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic tradition of the territory.
3What are the most famous festivals in Lucca and Garfagnana?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Lucca and Garfagnana: Lucca Comics & Games (Lucca, October-November); Sagra del Farro (Garfagnana, August); Luminara di Santa Croce (Lucca, September 13).
4What natural parks are there in Lucca and Garfagnana?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Lucca and Garfagnana include: Parco dell'Orecchiella (Regional Park), Parco delle Alpi Apuane (Regional Park).
5Who organizes the festivals in Lucca and Garfagnana?expand_more
Festivals in Lucca and Garfagnana are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Lucca, Consorzio del Farro della Garfagnana. These Pro Loco associations and organizations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.