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Villa Reale

Via Fraga Alta | Marlia, 55100 Lucca, Italy
39-583-30108
Ranked #12 of 24 attractions in Lucca
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Historic Sites
Activities: Wine tasting, Viewing foliage
Owner description: Created by Napoleon's sister, Elisa Baciocchi, this splendid villa with its 17th-century gardens has always been the residence of noble families and...... more » Owner description: Created by Napoleon's sister, Elisa Baciocchi, this splendid villa with its 17th-century gardens has always been the residence of noble families and great patrons of art. « less
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UK
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

You really want to visit this because it is so difficult to find the ticket office (which is a house with no signs!) We visited on a very rainy day, in fact we were the only people walking around these extensive gardens and gazing at the dilapidated villas within the grounds. We found it very sad that no public money... More

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Expensive shops are fun to look around in. Great building facades, surprising Art Deco and Art Nouveau details. More

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Wales U K
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Do they want visitors or not????? Went to Villa Oliva (400 meters away)instead and loved it More

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Haifa
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

The gardens have many hiden wonderfull places. The fees are a bit high More

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san francisco
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

After you find the caretaker you will be alone (most days) in a huge garden with many specialized lovely sections sections and some nice surprises. It's a bit hard to find but definitely worth seeing so consult your map before going. More

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Pisa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012
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Beautiful gardens. One surprise after another on a quiet, warm September afternoon. It was like I was lost in wonderland! More

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Expat in Tuscany
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

One of Lucca's most imposing villas but without the wow factor. More

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Oak Creek, Wisconsin
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012
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These gardens were probably quite the sight in their hey-day, but they do need some tender loving care right now. Nevertheless, a good way to spend a sunny afternoon with some friends, wandering thru the gardens - good to go with someone who knows the history. More

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Seattle, Washington
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2011

Can't go inside the actual villa but it has extensive, quiet grounds that were fun to explore. A little pricey, but all the nearby villas are. More

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stockholm,sweden
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 1, 2009
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Little did we know what to expect, and the beginning of the garden, with a big lawn ,didn't give us any clue. But after visiting the Grotto and walking into the lemon tree garden, finding the fishpond at the end of it, then the hidden Green Theatre, and a smaller labyrinth following a stream running down (and we saw the... More

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