There is a new exhibition at the casino for the next week, until 12th March.
The artist, Giuseppe Cantatore, is from Puglia, but now lives in Viareggio. He is a very friendly chap and will happily talk about his art.
Drop in and say hello. Open 10.00 – 12.00 and 16.30 – 19.00.
Summer time is busy in Bagni di Lucca with lots of local events.
Morena Guarnaschelli will exhibit 15 of her art works at the casino in Ponte a Serraglio. The exhibition will begin on 5th August. Valerie Ceccarelli is organising the event.
There are lots of other things coming up. Montefegatesi has done a great job in organising events.
Crasciana has lots of events coming up.
Brandeglio is busy too.
A day for children is happening in San Cassiano.
It is great to see communities getting together to create summer fun.
Don’t miss this second hand market if you want some bargains.
These walks are great! Join in and have a great time.
Cold weather is OK when we have beautiful blue sky.
Every season is beautiful in Bagni di Lucca.
I hope everyone has an excellent Christmas and a happy, safe and healthy 2022.
Thank you for following Bella Bagni di Lucca, especially those who take the time to leave a comment occasionally.
There are still a few available places at Halloween festa at Palazzo Buonvisi in nearby Ghivizzano. The Palazzo is stunning, more on that later.
Call 0583 923762 for more information.
Don’t forget the market this weekend.
Le Torre is an agriturismo above Fornoli. It looks wonderful in its lofty position and features in many photos.
There is accommodation at Le Torre…and a restaurant. We visited in late summer, just before the weather turned cool. There is a lovely terrace outside and great views.
The star of the show here is the antipasti. Be careful not to eat too much, as we did.
You need to leave room for the next course. The photos are a bit blurry, the light was fading.
I can’t show you dessert. We could not manage another course.
i look forward to a cosy dinner inside during winter.
I often get comments on the blog and emails from people who have a connection with Bagni di Lucca. It is amazing the number of people all over the world who have ancestors who come from the area. It is a tiny place, but thousands of people have left Bagni di Lucca over the last couple of centuries and made new lives in far flung corners of the world.
Many people are keen to find out more about their Bagni di Lucca families. Ann Barsi, whose own family moved to USA, will be able to help some of those. She is holding an event on 11th September at Trattoria Santina in San Cassiano di Controne called “You know my Great-grandparents?”
She has carefully researched the church records of San Cassiano and will explain how the registers for the years 1600-1939 have been digitally imaged and then turned into family trees.
Here is an image of 4 baptisms from 1664/5.
This is the family group sheet for Giovanni Fabbri, born 20th October 1665.
If your ancestors are from San Cassiano di Controne there will be time to check the church’s database to see your family tree.
You will need to bring names and dates of your ancestors who were born before 1930. Many family trees go back 13 generations from today.
I’m sure it will be a fascinating evening.
“You know my Great-grandparents? (Conosci I miei Trisnonni?)
Trattoria Santina
San Cassiano di Controne
11th September, 20.30 – 22.00
Ann previously completed the same research for the parish of Pieve di Controne and is currently working on the Monti di Villa parish.
The beautiful pool in La Villa will be open on 3rd June at 3.30pm.
Click HERE for more photos of the pool.
Phone 0583 86254 for details of opening times and costs.
There is an event his weekend highlighting water activities.
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