Lucca

Another city that is not nearly as well-known as it should be is Lucca in north west Tuscany. This is the only town in Italy with a complete city wall which you can walk or cycle in complete safety. Lucca is a captivating small city that hosts many international music festivals and top artists as well as maintaining strong connections to its medieval past - with pageants, festas and costumed marches throughout the year. There are also some fabulous shops and restaurants.