Antiche Camelie della Lucchesia

For the annual Ancient Camellia Flower Exhibition of Lucca, TurisLucca organizes special guided tours to the picturesque village of Sant’Andrea di Compito. This is the 27^th edition of the event. Lucca’s wealthy merchants first imported camellias for their gardens from the Far-East in the 18^th century.

For a half-day tour, the visit will focus on Sant’Andrea di Compito known as “The Village of the Camellias”. Private gardens are open to the public, in addition to stands, displays, and a Camellietum that exhibits over 600 varieties of Camellia japonica including some of the oldest cultivars in Tuscany.

If you have a full-day at your disposal, you could also tour either the historic center of Lucca, protected by imposing 16 th century walls, or visit a few of the stately historic villas set in Lucca’s countryside to admire lavish gardens with splendid secular camellias.

Where: Pieve and Sant’Andrea di Compito (Lucca)
When: March 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 2016
Info: Admission fee required