Il Borghetto - Restaurant/Pizzeria
Two minute walk from the house. Wonderful menu, meat, fish and pizza.
Take away Pizzeria menu available. Advisable to pop by in the afternoon and book a table at the weekends. Open every evening except Tuesday. Also open Sunday lunch time. 
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What has Nozzano Castello got to offer?
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All within a short walk from the house you will find:
Restaurant – Il Borghetto, a short walk from the house. Open every night except Tuesdays. Extensive Italian menu, meat and fish with pizzeria (takeaway available). A very popular restaurant, booking is recommended. Chemist - open daily Post Office - open daily from 08:11 - 13:00 Small shop Proprietor 'Ilaria' – haberdashery, gifts, toiletries, cleaning products, toys, linen, children's clothes, and a range of Designer clothes for women. Bar – La Ciocca – licenced bar/cafe serving great cappuccino and fresh pastries, tobacco/cigarettes and newspapers, wifi available Password required - ask proprietor). Here you can buy bus tickets to get into Lucca. (Biglietto per l'autobus) Bar - This is a Social community bar for members, but they are extremely open to visitors and is a nice friendly bar and restaurant. They also serve very good Pizza, order in advance and on occasion have social events. Bakery - freshley baked focaccia, bread, pastries. Open every morning Mon-Fri. Butcher – fresh cuts of quality meat, local supplies ie milk, cheese, cupboard groceries. Hairdresser - 'Da Silvia' - Excellent local hairdresser. Experienced, from wash and blow dry to trendy top stylist cuts and highlights. For a personal, friendly and professional not excluding excellent value for money, have your hair done here just 2 minutes walk from the house. Barbers - Men, you can have yours done too!! (Home appointments only) Railway Station - The unmanned train station is about a 15 min walk away. Mobile Van Services - A Vegetable mobile van visits the village and stops close to the house twice a week. (Wednesday and Friday mornings) Market stalls and vans every week (Tuesday mornings), selling fresh fruit and veg, flowers, fish, and general groceries in the village square. |
LOCATION
There is much to do and explore nearby and further afield. Nozzano is centrally located for day trips to Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Versillia, Puccini's Torre del Lago, Garfagnana, Sienna, Livorno and the White Sands. For younger members of the family there are enjoyments such as Pinocchio Park, adventure parks, clubbing etc. For those who enjoy to keep fit, Lucca is famous for its historical walls, where people run, walk and cycle to keep fit or just to enjoy the beautiful views of the city. On the first weekend of September every year a Medieval Festival is staged in the castle walls and the village within the castle walls is transformed to medieval times, with jesters, jugglers, musicians, street artists, costume, food and wine. In November is the famous Lucca Comics Festical - please contact the owner with regard accommodation prices for these dates. Nozzano itself is a very small village with basic amenities and lends itself to wonderful countryside walks, including the pretty Serchio riverside cycle and walkway which takes you directly into Lucca (7km). |
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Guided tour of the CastleVery passionate and dedicated Volunteers offer their time and knowledge to show visitors a glimpse of the ancient village of the Castle.
With only a small donation of Euro5 (cash only) you will be able to enter the Courtyard of the Fortress, read the history displayed upon 10 illustrated panels, go up to the first walkway to admire the view, and in good weather, admire the unmistakable profile of the monuments symbolizing the eternal 'enemy' of Lucca, namely the Dome of the Baptistery and the Leaning Tower of Pisa! And you will be able to take away a short illustrated guide as a souvenir. Please allow at least One Hour's notice to contact our Volunteers for availability either by Whatsapp or SMS to the numbers below: (+39) 3701324116 or alternatively to 3356627770. |
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