11- Grand bicycle tour in Italy from 2011 ( Lucca)

I piously enter the cathedral and here I can take a glance at a stupendous icon and a wise piece of advice.

Such a nice ceiling I can see, too.

Then I roam about the busy streets.

I discover a tiny square and a lofty column with a pieta on top.

Soon I get to admire another ancient church.

The medieval architecture is so rich and impressive.

The old town is crossed by a small stream.

This stream has plenty of big fish even if it's water is quite shallow.

As soon as I leave behind the old walled town I start cycling on SS12 road heading for the North Appenine.

I am following the Serchio River.

At Ponte a Moriano I encounter some great statues.

Here I enter the mountains still following Serchio River.

The green scenery is more scenic.

Soon I pass through a tiny tunnel.