srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

We continued our walking tour of Lucca spending time window shopping and exploring the crafts fair in Piazza dell'Anfiteatro

Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is a public square in the northeast quadrant of the walled center of Lucca, region of Tuscany, Italy. The ring of buildings surrounding the square follows the elliptical shape of the former second century Roman amphitheater of Lucca. The square can be reached through four gateways located at the four vertices of the ellipse. A cross is carved into the central tile of the square with the arms pointing to the four gateways of the square.

History

The base of the former amphitheater (dating back to the 1st or 2nd century BC) is now some 3 meters below the ground surface.

At its peak about 18 rows of amphitheater seats held some 10,000 spectators. Now at its place is an urban square (piazza) surrounded by private residences built using the remaining structures of the Amphitheatre, which are occupied by several outdoor cafes. This piazza was created in 1830 by the architect Lorenzo Nottolini by razing some of the buildings inside the oval. It was originally refurbished to be a marketplace.

For more images of Lucca, Please see my previous post:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-795633-1.html#14359986
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-795808-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-796079-1.html#14370346
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-796234-1.html

I hope you enjoy these!
Mark

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Outside the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - note the curvature of the buildings

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srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

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Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Beautiful tour, Mark.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

A very nice set, Mark. Looks like Gail was shopping; probably for you.

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Thanks Bill.

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Thanks very much Mike.

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Thanks very much Ken. All of her shopping is for the grandkids now as is mine!

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Great set!!! Mark
Interesting architecture

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Wonderful set, Mark. Love the tour of the Piazza and seeing Gail supporting the local economy.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Again, Mark, again.

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Thanks very much Frank. I was impressed that they were able to build around the perimeter of the old amphitheater.

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Thanks very much Joe. We always do our best to support the local economy when we travel!

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Thanks very much John.

Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY

I, too, enjoy going to flee/artisan markets in every place I visit, Mark!