The Magnificent Villa Reale
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, January 2012
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Good Place to Relax,
Good Views / Viewpoint,
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Monument - Historical
Comment from Philippa Burne
The Count Ortessi built it, Napoleon’s sister desired it so much that he gave it to her after he invaded Tuscany, and, rumors flew that newlywed royals William and Kate were going to stay there for a few days at the end of their honeymoon. The Villa Orsetti just outside Lucca
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Photo courtesty of Sailko via Wikipedia.
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