Lucca, and its surrounds, are testament to the splendour of the Italian renaissance. In architecture, landscape garden design and with classic interiors, the influence of this pocket of countryside in the Tuscan hills has spread far beyond Italy's borders. This book, written by one of Italy's foremost experts of renaissance architecture and art, and photographed by one of Italy's most admired architectural photographers, offers unparalleled access to some of the world's most famous properties, their homes and gardens. A superb addition to the book collections of lovers of Italy, Tuscany, and the Italian Renaissance.