Day 4: Day trip to Lucca (Bike Tour) and Pisa.

DAY 4 

We enjoyed a bike tour of Lucca with its very scenic landscape and medieval walls. After our rewarding bike ride, we had a little break to enjoy the scenery. Here is a picture of my group of friends. We grew quite close during the trip and we plan on hopefully going together to another study abroad tour with the Honors College next summer!

Founded as a Roman colony in 180 BC, Lucca's city center was shut off from traffic in the

17th century, making it a pleasant place to wander and explore.

In Lucca, our first stop was at San Martino, a magnificent cathedral with its Romanesque and Gothic interior. Then we visited San Michele in Foro, a church displaying Saints Helena, Jerome, Sebastian, and Roch by Lippi, student of Boticelli.

Posing for a picture while taking a rest and enjoying the beautiful scenery in Lucca.

PISA AND THE LEANING TOWER 

During the Middle Ages, Pisa's strong navy and powerful trade position brought enormous wealth to the city. After several conquests and the silting of the harbor, it fell into decline. Now Pisa is primarily visited for its interesting architecture. The Leaning Tower still stands today as it did when it was completed in 1350.

Piazza del Duomo, containing the cathedral and baptistry