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Stepping through the private entrance off Via San Paolino into Dimora Dell’Arcangelo La Residenza feels like being welcomed into the heart of Lucca itself. The moment the lift doors part you’ll sense that this is somewhere truly distinctive: an elegantly restored patrician apartment in a 13th century palazzo, serenely elevated above the gentle hum of the piazza beyond. Through tall windows you’ll glimpse the marble splendour of the Church of San Michele in Foro opposite, its Romanesque Gothic façade glowing as daylight shifts from morning to dusk.

Inside, spaces feel both gracious and intimate. A magnificent dual aspect drawing room, dressed with soft, petrol blue sofas gathered around a gilded glass table, invites long conversations beneath an intricate coffered ceiling. The warm parquet underfoot leads you past a dining area where an artful chiaroscuro painting and crystal chandelier set a dramatic yet welcoming scene for dinner with friends. Adjacent, a snug study/TV room with rich Italian flair is perfect for unwinding with a film after exploring the city.

The traditional kitchen, painted in verdigris green and fitted with marble worktops, is both charming and practical; a place to prepare local produce for slow breakfasts and Tuscan feasts alike. Storage and utility spaces, including a laundry room, add a thoughtful layer of comfort for stays of any length.

Each bedroom has its own character. The principal suite feels romantic and calm with its generous proportions and marble bathroom; other doubles and a delightful single bedroom have been finished with refined textiles and en suite bathrooms in classic marbles and tiles.

While there’s no garden of your own here, the world beyond your windows is the old city of Lucca: cobbled lanes shaded by medieval walls, secret piazzas at every turn and cafés spilling into sunshine. At La Dimora Antica you won’t just stay in Lucca, you’ll live within its soul.