The passerella, walking bridge, in Ponte a Serraglio is being restored. It has been looking delapidated for some time. It is great to see it being brought back to its beautiful self.
Autumn has arrived and brought cooler weather. Soon the trees will lose their leaves and Ponte a Serraglio will look quite different.
The village still looks beautiful at all times of the day.
I look forward to seeing the passerella open again and looking great.
Spring has arrived and the trees are turning green.
I love the tiglio trees that form a green tunnel in summer on the roads leading to Bagni di Lucca. They are beginning to grow new spring leaves now.
Trees along the river are turning green.
Wisteria is flowering.
Wild flowers are popping up.
The poor pansies on the bridge have been ruined by the fierce wind.
The ones in the hanging baskets have fared better.
Spring is a wonderful time of the year!
The Municipality of Bagni di Lucca and Pro Loco have launched a competition…The most beautiful window in Santa’s Valley 2025.
Shop owners are invited to decorate their windows. Then take a photo and send it to cultura@comunebagnidilucca.it by December 8, 2025.
Voting will take place exclusively online by “Liking” the photos.
The criteria for evaluation should be based on…
Coherence with the Christmas theme
Originality and creativity
Attention to lighting and details
Ability to create a festive atmosphere
The winner will be determined by the number of “Likes” registered by midnight on December 25, 2025.
The first three most voted shopfronts will win..
1st place…€100 local shopping voucher
2nd place…Christmas hamper €100
3rd place…€50 voucher
The winners will be awarded on 6th January 2026, during the closing ceremony of the Santa Claus Valley Lottery.
By participating, the contestants authorise the use of the photos for promotional purposes of the event. The organisation reserves the power to exclude exclude inappropriate or non-conforming images. In case of equal merit, a final draw may be made.
I think this is a great idea. Participants will help to make Bagni di Lucca look wonderful for the festive season. I hope there will be lots of fabulous Christmas windows.
Bagni di Lucca Villa put on a wonderful event on Sunday with Santa as the star of the day. The streets were filled with happy children involved in activities, workshops and a personal meeting with Santa at Villa Web.
Of course there was delicious food and, best of all, community spirit. Dozens of volunteers worked together to create a wonderful day of creativity and fun.
Thank you Priscilla Valentino for allowing me to share the photos. Well done to all those involved in an excellent Bagni di Lucca event.
Here is a list of Christmas and Befana events in Bagni di Lucca.
There is a Christmas decoration heaven in Fornaci di Barga right now.
Come inside and take a look.
To find Christmaslandia take the road to the right after Brico, drive about 100 metres and look to the right.
I love walking beside old walls in Bagni di Lucca. They are living art. Tiny plants thrive in the gaps between the stones and on top of the walls.
On a different note, this is the lovely wall at the back of the English church.
If you look up you might find some of these lovely ladies.
There are lots of little surprises if you look around.
Magnolias have bloomed early this year. There are several trees in full bloom in the lovely Parco Contessa Casalini in La Villa. You might like to go there soon, the flowers don’t last long.
It is a pity the flowers only last for a few weeks.
I have returned to Ponte a Serraglio to heavy rain and a raging river rushing past my apartment and I love it!
Everyone has been telling me that the winter has been warm this year. This is evident in the magnolia trees flowering early.
I look forward to the next few months in Bagni di Lucca and watching spring unfold.
I wish I was in Bagni di Lucca this Christmas. This year there are excellent Christmas lights. I think the Comune has done a great job.
Ponte a Serraglio is looking lovely. There is a pretty nativity scene in an arch in the building next to our apartment. My friend Rina has put lights on my balcony as well.
Thank you Rita Gualtieri for sharing the photos.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy 2024.
