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Lubaantun

Lubaantun (meaning "the place of the fallen stones") is a Late Classic Maya site near the village of San Pedro Columbia in southern Belize and is a great counterpart to Tikal and Caracol if you’re on the Mayan Ruin tour. The quiet green forest can easily wrap around you as you wander the ruins alone.

The site is well known for its construction method. You’ll notice a distinct curved notch to the sandstone and limestone brick work of the temples and courts. This is done with a precise stone cut in which the bricks are stacked without mortar. Supposedly this is the only known notch system of stone bricks in the Mayan world, possibly added by the Maya as a feature to bring stability to the structure in case of an earthquake (according to local guide, not verified).

It is also well known for its ceramic whistle figurines, its stepped architecture, and its three ballcourts (three sculpted ballcourt markets were 'exported' to the Peabody Museum sometime after 1915), and for being the supposed discovery site of the Mitchell-Hedge's crystal skull.

History
Lubaantun took just over 100 years to construct during the Late Classic Period (AD730 - 860), and some archaeologists suggest it was an administrative centre regulating trade, while the nearby site of Nim Li Punit functioned as the local ceremonial centre.

With a population density of 600 people per square kilometre, Lubaantun may have been the result of expansion from the earlier centres of Pusilha and Uxbenka, and alliances existed with other sites in Alta Verapaz, the Peten, and the Copan areas.

The 'Rio Grande Ruins' were first excavated in 1915 by REW Merwin of Harvard's Peabody Museum. Thomas Gann visited the site in 1924 and renamed it Lubaantun, and then unhelpfully excavated further with the use of dynamite, destroying many mounds and artifacts in the process. Further excavation work occurred in 1970, led by Norman Hammond under the auspices of the British Museum and the Peabody Museum, and restoration work was undertaken in 1998 by the Government of Belize's Department of Archaeology who also constructed the visitors' centre.

Landscape
Located at the foothills of the Maya Mountains, and the Columbia Forest Reserve, the environment is characterised by rich soils, well suited to growing cacao and maize. Streams flow either side of the site, and the Columbia River branch of the Rio Grande is close by.

Get in
Lubaantun can be visited as part of an organised tour from PG Town, or easily reached by public bus. Take the San Miguel village bus which leaves from Jose Maria Nunez Street in PG at 11AM, and ask the driver to stop at the entrance road to Lubaantun. From there it's a 0.7-mile (1.1-km) hike to the site.

Cucul's bus passes the entrance road around 4:30PM on its journey back to Punta Gorda.

Fees and permits
BZ$5 entrance fee for Belizean citizens and residents, BZ$10 entrance fee for foreign visitors. Tickets are purchased from the Visitors' Centre at the entrance to Lubaantun, which has displays of some of the artifacts found at the site, and information on the 'Mitchell-Hedges' Crystal Skull.

Buy
Thanks to U.S. Peace Corps efforts there will be an ensemble of Maya women with crafts spread out before the entrance of the ruins. Some call it the “Mayan basket gauntlet” due to the many pleas to buy local baskets as you find yourself walking alone to the entrance of the ruins. The baskets are of great quality and it’s strongly recommended that you leave space in your backpack to purchase some of these items. If this is your first experience of the Mayan basket mafia, you have entered the Toledo underworld of basket peddling.

The site's caretaker, Santiago Coc, and his assistant, Katarino, make excellent replicas of the clay ocarinas found at Lubaantun, including jaguar and hickatee (turtle) designs. They are stamped with their name on the base so as not to be confused with the original articles!

Eat
You are not allowed to take food into the site. Snacks and drinks can be bought from various small shops in San Pedro Columbia village.

Sleep
There is no official accommodation in the nearby village of San Pedro Columbia, although there is a Toledo Ecotourism Association (TEA) village guesthouse in San Miguel.

Maya Mountain Research Farm, about a mile and half (2.2 km) up the Columbia River from Lubaantun provides accommodation for interns and researchers.

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 * San Antonio (Belize)

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Lubartow

Lubartów is a small town in the Lublin voivodship 25 km north of the regional capital Lublin.

By bus
Buses to Lubartów leave from the Main Bus Terminal in Lublin - and the private buses from bus stops at the Ruska St. nearby. To get to Kozłówka Palace, however, you need to take a bus towards Michów, Michałówka or Zofian.

By car
From Lublin: take national road 19 towards Białystok. From Warsaw: take national road 17 towards Lublin and turn off onto the 19 towards Białystok.

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 * Lublin — the regional capital with a wide offer of cultural heritage.

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Lubbock

Lubbock is the largest city in the Panhandle of Texas and serves as the area's agricultural and economic hub. Lubbock, commonly known as the Hub City, is in the center of the South Plains, an expansive cotton-growing region.

Understand
The city is home to approximately 259,000 residents and students (2019). Lubbock is the seat of Lubbock County, the site of state and national parks, two major medical systems, three universities, and is unique among other growing Texas cities in that its sustained economic development and growth are not supported by heavy industry. Lubbock has experienced steady growth for several decades and today occupies approximately 125 mi² (324 km²).

History
Lubbock County was founded in 1876 and named after Thomas S. Lubbock, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and subsequent Confederate officer. Mr. Lubbock didn't have any particular ties to the area; but the area bore his name because a state administrator penciled in names of counties on a crude map of the Panhandle - at random. The modern town of Lubbock was not established until 1890 when old-Lubbock and the smaller town of Monterey struck an unusual alliance and merged the two communities, a deal most likely initiated by rival town promoters hired by area ranchers and merchants to lobby Ft. Worth & Denver for a rail depot. The site of Monterey was chosen in lieu of the new township's name, Lubbock. Old-Lubbock's residents relocated to Monterey just south of the Yellowhouse Canyon, dragging the Nicollete Hotel with them on rollers. Lubbock became the county seat in 1891 and incorporated as a city in 1909.

In 1923 Texas Technological College, now known as Texas Tech University, was founded after a contentious bid war among several area cities including Amarillo and Plainview. The city of Lubbock was a mile away from the only campus building during its first session.

A category F-5 tornado cut an 8-mile (13 km) gash through the city on the evening of May 11, 1970, resulting in $125 million in property damage and the loss of 26 lives. The devastation received international news coverage and was among the first natural disaster recoveries to be documented on television. The coordinated effort served as a model for disaster recovery research and planning. The destruction of several thousand homes effectively ended segregation throughout the city.

Orientation

 * Elevation: 3256 ft (992 m)

Lubbock is the largest developed area atop the Llano Estacado plateau. The area, when first explored, was a featureless grassland, and, according to legend, Spanish conquistadors drove large, brightly-colored stakes into the ground to plot their position. The region was later named Llano Estacado, translated loosely as "staked plains" or more accurately as "palisaded plains". The first settlers encountered banditos or native Comanche who would often hold new arrivals for ransom. The portion of the Caprock Escarpment just east of Lubbock is known as Ransom Canyon.

By plane
Cab fare to the Downtown area or Texas Tech is $13 to $18. Fare to the hotels along the south and southwest beltway range from $20 to $25. Royal Coach offers posted rates from the airport into the city. The fare is based on a zoned map ranging from $6 to $24, depending on your destination.

By car
Lubbock is easily accessible by car. US 62/82, US 84, I-27, US 87 and TX 114 are well maintained roadways which allow for easy driving in and out of the city. A modern beltway, TX Loop 289, offers a quick shortcut around the city's notoriously absent congestion.

By bus
TNM&O is the local Greyhound affiliate and offers connecting lines to all major U.S. cities. Arrivals occur most often in daylight, while a majority of the departures occur at dawn or dusk. The TNM&O terminal also serve as its corporate offices. The closed Bus Stop Diner, on the 13th St. side of the terminal, is rumored to be haunted by the city's transients. TNM&O administrators blame the dust.

By car
Lubbock is developed along a large scale grid. North-south streets are labeled A-Z Downtown and progress to city and state names moving west. East-west streets are numbered from 1 to 150 or so. Streets north of Downtown follow the names of colleges and universities, while those east of Downtown are flowers and trees. Block ranges, house numbering and street names are consistent throughout the city and most follow alphabetical order. All major roadways are 1 mi (1.6 km) from each other in either direction and are uniformly straight.

 * The intrastate I-27, which connects Amarillo and Lubbock, terminates south of the TX SR 289 interchange.
 * The interchange of 66th St., US 84 and I-27 was once the site of a notorious intersection called The Circle. Avenues A, H, Q, Tahoka Rd. and Slaton Rd. converged in a three lane vaulted hub a half-mile in diameter. Avenues Q & A were not realigned after the I-27 project covered most of Avenue H. The remaining intersection is still very tricky at the northeast corner.
 * TX SR 289, often called The Loop or 289 by locals, can be congested along its southwest portion during business hours.
 * Construction of the Marsha Sharp Freeway will cause severe disruptions near Texas Tech University and Downtown.

By bus
The city's public transit authority, Citibus, operates fixed bus routes throughout the city. The system relies on a pulse-based schedule which originates at the Downtown Transfer Plaza. A one-way trip is $1.75, and a day pass is $3.50. The drivers operate electronic fare boxes and do not carry change. Most routes pass through Texas Tech University and the two medical centers. The city is quite large so using the transit may be inconvenient.

By taxi
The city's only taxicab service, Yellow Cab, is very reliable and offers reasonable fares. Reserving pick-up times is recommended. Plan your trip before calling, as the dispatchers are often extremely busy. It is best to offer your mobile phone number when arranging a pick-up. Drivers will phone you when they are a few blocks away. Yellow Cab also carries several thousand contract passengers everyday so be prepared to wait up to 45 minutes in the late afternoon or early morning. 806 765-7777, Available 24 Hours/day.

See
Lubbock is one of those rare cities where history permeates everything, and as a result most locals know at least something about the city's history. Most are content with knowing the area, and specifically the city, are of some historical import. There are plenty of folks who are willing to share a few details about their home without repeating the "Buddy Holly is from here" bit.

Parks
The City of Lubbock operates some 75 parks throughout the city. Most border a system of playa lakes which the city uses for flood water retention.

Texas Tech University
The Texas Tech University university campus is 2 mi² (5 km²) of mixed-use buildings, rich landscape, a natural rangeland preserve and a student-run golf course. The campus is renowned for its Spanish-style architecture. Walking the campus early morning or late afternoon are best to avoid the throngs of students. Park in the surrounding neighborhoods for free or on campus for $1 to $2 per hour. There are greeters posted at most entrances who will offer directions and instructions for using the electronic meters. On the campus grounds are several outstanding buildings and amazing artwork. A few hours worth of walking is well worth it. Be sure to visit Memorial Circle, Student Union & University Library, English & Philosophy Complex, Sports Complex and Urbanovsky Park.

Festivals
Texans love a good party, and Lubbockites are no exception. Lubbock plays host to some of the most-attended outdoor events in the country. Most of these events are not well-known outside the area, and are blessedly free of tourists.

Wineries
Lubbock is prone to fits of severe weather, but the relatively stable climate year round has allowed a small local winery industry to flourish.

Learn
Public and private education in Lubbock are recognized statewide and nationally. The economic contribution the city's education industry makes to this area is brought home during the summer months when business cools compared to the well-known summer heat.

 * Lubbock Christian University, 19th St. & Dover Ave. A liberal arts, Christian university associated with the Church of Christ. Enrollment varies between 1,750 and 2,500 students. The university attracts a large number of non-religious students.
 * Texas Tech University, Broadway & University Ave. The largest university in west Texas, with upwards of 40,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university is a public institution governed by a Board of Regents appointed by the Governor of Texas.
 * Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, 4th St. & Indiana Ave. Established in 1961 as the School of Medicine at Texas Tech University. The TTUHSC operates regional campuses in Amarillo and El Paso. The University Medical Center and its associated health system are a service operated in partnership with area governments and the TTUHSC.
 * Wayland Baptist University, 19th St. & Iola Ave. One of twelve campuses throughout the country, Wayland's Lubbock facility offers several business certificate and degree programs.

Drink
The Depot District, surrounding the Buddy Holly Center, is the main place to go out for a night on the town. This collection of clubs, coffee houses and live music venues along Buddy Holly Avenue pay homage to Lubbock's most famous son, and the area's rich musical heritage.

Stay safe
Crime in Lubbock is on par with other cities its size, and showcased attractions such as the Depot District are well policed. As with any unfamiliar place, vigilance and awareness are advised. Do not under any circumstances travel to Mackenzie Park or Canyon Lakes System after dark.

During the spring months, weather in Lubbock can grow rather tumultuous in rapid fashion. Weather warnings are not to be ignored during severe weather season. The city is also subject to frequent dust storms during the spring; and while not exactly dangerous, these storms are often severe enough to limit visibility. Drive with care, and give yourself a few more car length's worth of reaction time.

Cope

 * Kadampa Meditation Center Texas, 2801 42nd St., +1 817-303-2700. Offers relaxation meditations and meditation classes to increase inner peace.

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 * Buffalo Springs Lake. Located southeast of the city on FM 835, this reservoir provides a welcome respite from the hot West Texas summer. Sandy beaches, camping areas with barbecue pits, and boat slips and fishing piers are available. Small entry fee. Open year round.

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Lubec

Lubec is a town in the Down East region of Maine along the coast. Lubec is the easternmost town in the United States of America.

By car
From the south or west
 * Interstate 95 North all the way to Interstate 395 East, just before the center of Bangor. Take exit 6A - Alternate Route 1, which takes you to Ellsworth. (After Ellsworth there is no place to eat after 8PM.) Turn due East onto coastal Route 1 to Milbridge. At Milbridge stay on Route 1 through Harrington, Columbia Falls, Machias and Whiting. At Whiting, turn right onto SR 189, and follow signs to Lubec and Campobello Island.
 * For a more scenic, slower route, take Route 1 all the way from Freeport or take Route 3 from Augusta to Belfast and then Route 1 north and east to Lubec.

From the Canadian Maritimes
 * If you are passing through U.S. Customs at the border of St. Stephen, New Brunswick and Calais, go south on U.S. Route 1 to Whiting, then turn left on SR 189 to Lubec.

Do
Outdoor activities include birding, cycling, fishing and hunting, golfing, whale-watching, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and snowshoeing.

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Luberon

Luberon is a region in the Vaucluse department in southern France.

Understand
The Luberon national park is an area in Vaucluse, Provence, dominated by a small mountain range running East-West between the Durance and Calavon rivers. The mountain range reaches above 3000 ft (1000 m.) and is largely uninhabited and natural terrain, apart from some small attractive villages. There is one very narrow winding road running South-North from Lourmarin to Apt over the mountains with occasional views over the Provence countryside. Much of this is fairly unspoilt agricultural land with many vineyards contributing to the underrated Cotes du Luberon appellation. Very popular with cyclists, hill walkers and rock climbers, the area has remained largely unspoilt for centuries.

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Lublin

Lublin is a city in eastern Poland and the capital of Lublin Voivodeship with a population of 324 637 (2016). In the Renaissance Lublin played an important role in the life of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth as a trade centre and as a city with military significance.

Understand
First mentioned in 13th century, Lublin reached its "golden age" in 16th century, when - due to its central location between Kraków (capital of Poland) and Vilnius (capital of Lithuania) - it was chosen as the place where the Union of Lublin was signed, effectively uniting the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania for several centuries; see Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Due to its location at a crossroads between the rest of Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia, the city was a melting pot of different cultures - an important centre of Christian reformation movement as well as Judaism. Between the 17th and 19th century, together with the rest of the country, it suffered a gradual decline.

During World War II the Jewish and Polish populations suffered heavy losses with many people being interned and killed at Majdanek, a Nazi concentration camp; see Holocaust remembrance. In 1939, the city's Jewish population numbered 42,380, nearly a third of the total population. The war and Nazi crimes reduced the Jewish population to a mere 4,553 by 1945. After the war, the city developed to be an important university site, with six state universities and a number of smaller ones. As well, the city served as Poland's post-war capital city for approximately six months after the Soviet occupation forces installed a puppet regime.

Today, Lublin is a beautiful mid-sized city with its own particular Renaissance style, called the Lublin Renaissance. If you're coming from Warsaw, a slightly-less-than-thorough day trip to Lublin can be achieved, if you rely on taxis versus public transportation. Most of the major sites are not that far from the train station by car, so taxis can be a fast, cheap, and efficient way to traverse the city.

By plane

You can also fly into either Warsaw, Kraków or Rzeszów. From there, you need to take a train or a bus to come to Lublin. From both Warsaw and Kraków airports, you can take commuter trains to the respective city's central railway station, where you can in turn change to a train to Lublin. Landing in Rzeszów, you need to rely on buses and coaches.

By train
The Polish State Railways have services from Warsaw and other major Polish cities (Wrocław, Kraków, Poznań, Łódź and Gdańsk). There aren't any fast InterCity connections provided to Lublin, but the train journey from Warsaw takes only 2 hours. Most trains start and end in.

 * Buses to the city center: 1 to the Kraków Gate (Brama Krakowska), 1, 34 to the Castle (Dworzec Gł. PKS), 13 to the Lithuanian Sq. (Plac Litewski); trolleybus to the city center: 150 to the Saxonian Garden (Ogród Saski).

By car
You can easily get there by car:
 * from Warsaw national road S17, E372 : Warsaw - Otwock - Garwolin - Ryki - Lublin (2 hr)
 * from Rzeszów national road S19 : Rzeszów - Nisko - Janów Lubelski - Kraśnik - Lublin (2 hr)
 * from Kielce national road 74, 19 : Kielce - Opatów - Ożarów - Annopol - Kraśnik - Lublin (2 hr)

Lublin has a ring road, and east-west as well as south north routes.

 * East-West Route (Trasa W-Z): aleja Warszawska - aleja Solidraności - aleja Tysiąclecia - aleja Witosa
 * North-South Route (Trasa N-S): aleja Spółdzielczości Pracy - Unicka - Podzamcze - aleja Unii Lubelskiej - Lubelskiego Lipca '80 - Kunickiego - Abramowicka

By bus
Many international connections - from the (Dworzec Autobusowy Główny) with Birmingham, Bradford, Bremen, Cologne, Flensburg, Freiburg, Geneva, Hamburg, Karlsruhe, London, Lviv, Lutsk, Mannheim, Paris, Rotterdam, Rome, Stuttgart, Venice, Vilnius and Zurich. Southern Bus Terminal (Dworzec Autobusowy Południe) is located right across the square from the Main Train Station. It is dedicated to regional lines.

 * The Main Bus Terminal is situated at the northernmost edge of the Old Town, just next to the castle. If you want to travel to other parts of the city center: to Lithuanian Sq. and Saxonian Garden take lines 5, 10, 18, 31, 57 (from the bus stop #2, at the main street just outside the terminal building); to Kraków Gate take lines 1, 2, 6, 11, 17, 22, 23 (from the bus stop #4, at the same side of the street than bus stop #2, but a bit farther left)
 * If you plan a longer stay, you may find this website useful.
 * See also: Poland - By bus

By bus or trolleybus
In the city centre or the Old Town you can easily reach every place worth seeing on foot. You can also use the public transport. It's worth to try a trolleybus ride, especially the "tourist" route 156 from the Majdanek Concentration Camp, near Old Town and Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva. The city has 50 bus lines and 8 trolleybus lines (served by MPK). There's also commercial city transport (buses with Komunikacja prywatna or AKL signs).

To use the public transport you should buy your tickets in a "kiosk" - such "kiosks" are usually found near bus stops - or on the bus (exact change required). The price system for MPK (municipal) buses is following: a single ride ticket costs 3.20 zł, students with ISIC identification pay 1.60 zł. You must validate your ticket immediately upon getting on the bus. Children below 4 can use public transport for free. When changing buses, you need to validate another ticket (they are valid only for one ride each). Of use to tourists, there are also 24-hour tickets (11 zł, 5.5 zł). Timetables for both can be found at the link above.

 * Routes 1-57 - normal buses
 * Routes 7x - mini-buses (suburban buses)
 * Routes 150-160 - trolleybuses
 * Routes Nx - night buses (tickets must be bought from the driver: 5.00 zł, 2.50 zł); available whole week

Routes to/from the Railway Station and the Central Bus Terminal are prone to pickpockets.

Trolleybus line for tourists
Every summer local city transport company runs special tourist trolleybus line. It's served by unique Soviet trolleybus ZIU, popular in the 70s and 80s in former communist countries in Europe. Tours start every Sunday from the bus stop near Kraków Gate (Brama Krakowska 02) at 14:00 and 15:30. During those journeys the passengers will see Majdanek Nazi Camp, Cathedral, some interesting sights in the Old Town and other attractions (all with virtual guide comments). Price: 5 zł for one ride.

By taxi
Taxi services are quite cheap, but it's good to know the local prices: Charges are higher after 22:00, on Sundays and public holidays.
 * 5.50zł starting fee and then
 * 1.76-2.20zł/km

 * Damel Taxi - +48 81 19626
 * Dwojki - +48 81 19621
 * MPT - +48 81 19191
 * Lublin - +48 81 19628
 * Echo - +48 81 19662
 * Rytm - +48 81 19667

Do not take taxis which are not at the taxi stands, especially near the Bus Terminal and the Railway Station. There are often non-regulated taxi drivers who overcharge. It's better to call one of taxi companies or take a taxi with one of above phone numbers displayed on the roof.

By bike
Lublin has a well-developed system of cycling infrastructure. There are over 80 km of segregated cycle lanes and paths in the city. The most common are bike paths independent of road traffic, however most of them are outside the Old Town and the city centre (map of cycle paths and lanes). You can rent a bike from early spring to the end of autumn (24/7) in a self-service system Lubelski Rower Miejski. It consists of 40 automatic rent stations and 400 bikes. First 30 minutes of a rent is 1 zł. Charge for next 30 minutes is 0.50 zł, every consecutive hour is 1 zł. To use the system, you should register online to get an account, make pre-payment (min. 10 zł) and then can rent bikes at any station (you must have a mobile phone to do it).

Main sights

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Cinemas
There are 8 cinemas in Lublin. The biggest - Cinema City - has 8 screens (in Galeria Plaza, Lipowa 13 Street. Single normal ticket 16-20 zł) Alternative cinema "Bajka" (pron. Bayka), only one screen, but has often sophisticated repertoire, located at Radziszewskiego Street. Single normal ticket 12 zł, on Mondays 10 zł.

Events

 * International Folk Meetings (Międzynarodowe Spotkania Folklorystyczne im. Ignacego Wachowiaka)
 * International Folk Meetings (Międzynarodowe Spotkania Folklorystyczne im. Ignacego Wachowiaka)
 * International Folk Meetings (Międzynarodowe Spotkania Folklorystyczne im. Ignacego Wachowiaka)
 * International Folk Meetings (Międzynarodowe Spotkania Folklorystyczne im. Ignacego Wachowiaka)
 * International Folk Meetings (Międzynarodowe Spotkania Folklorystyczne im. Ignacego Wachowiaka)
 * International Folk Meetings (Międzynarodowe Spotkania Folklorystyczne im. Ignacego Wachowiaka)
 * International Folk Meetings (Międzynarodowe Spotkania Folklorystyczne im. Ignacego Wachowiaka)

Parks

 * Saxonian Garden (Ogród Saski), in the city center, near KFC restaurant. Established in 1837, one of the oldest city parks in Poland. Renovated in 2013.
 * Zemborzycki Lake - artificial lake, some restaurants and bars. It is possible to rent a boat or water skis.
 * Zemborzycki Lake - artificial lake, some restaurants and bars. It is possible to rent a boat or water skis.

Sport

 * Football: Motor Lublin were promoted in 2024 and now play soccer in Ekstraklasa, the top tier. Their home ground Arena Lublin (capacity 15,000) is 500 m west of the main railway station.
 * Hala Globus is a place where you can enjoy ice-skating. From the city centre take bus 26 or 31 or trolleybus 150, 152, 155 or 158.

Learn
You can study in one of the universities in Lublin. It's possible in all public high schools thanks to international cooperation (e.g. Socrates-Erasmus):

City shopping
The Old Town district offers plenty of small shops with souvenirs. Many shops with clothes, shoes, souvenirs are situated in the city centre on Krakowskie Przedmieście St. There are also Main Post Office, local divisions of biggest Polish and global banks. There is also trade city centre on Tomasza Zana St.

Shopping Malls

 * Galeria Olimp, Spółdzielczości Pracy Ave. 34, buses form city center - 17, 18, 31; over 130 shops with clothes and electronic equipment, also restaurants and bars
 * Plaza Center, Lipowa St. 13, city centre, over 100 shops with clothes, books, music, toys, also: club, cinema, restaurants and bars

Eat
Most restaurants are found in Old Town and in the city centre: Krakowskie Przedmieście St. (pedestrian zone called Deptak), Narutowicza St., Okopowa St. and Chopina St. You can choose among regional, Polish, Jewish, international, Spanish, Czech and Italian restaurants (the last one are especially common). There are also a lot of kebab bars with Turkish and Arabic fast food. Nadbystrzycka St., near Technical University is a centre of this type of bars. Also in every shopping centre you can find many restaurants, bars and fast food.

Traditional local food

The most known local food speciality is cebularz, a small, oven-baked flat bread topped with onion mixed with poppy seeds. The tradition of preparing it has existed since Middle Ages and is connected with Jewish cuisine. Cebularz probably originates from wheat flatbreads known in the Middle East which were brought to this part of Poland by Jewish immigration and modified afterwards. It is a very popular snack: One can buy it in every bakery or grocery in Lublin (it is uncommon to taste it in a restaurant or bar). Since 2014 cebularz has been registered within the European Union as a product with Protected Geographical Indication. The Lublin region is also famous for various kinds of pierogi. The local type is known as pierogi po lubelsku (or pierogi wiejskie). It is stuffed with a mix of cottage cheese, buckwheat groats (kasha) and mint. Look for restaurants with regional cuisine to taste them (Sielsko Anielsko, Rynek 17, Old Town). If you want to try Lublin regional alcoholic beverages (or buy Lublin-related souvenirs), you can choose among vodka, mead and beer. The most famous vodka produced here is Żołądkowa Gorzka, vodka with "bitter" (gorzka) in the name, but sweet in taste. Just like Żubrówka, it's a unique Polish product and definitely a must-try. The APIS company in Lublin is the oldest Polish mead-making factory in Poland. Among more than ten varieties of mead which are produced there, one (Staropolski Tradycyjny trójniak) is marked with an EU Traditional Speciality Guaranteed sign. Lublin also has a longstanding brewery tradition. The local beer called Perła Chmielowa (Hop Pearl) is a very tasty pilsner-type lager. You can also try beers in a micro-brewery situated in Old Town (Grodzka 15 Restaurant).

Drink
For drinking, head to the Old Town and its vicinity. That's where the most popular pubs are located. Even there, prices are low because of a large student clientèle. Pubs offer one or two varieties of draught beer (draft beer), usually only pilsner-type lagers. In the last couple of years some bars and coffee houses have opened up in the area west of the Old Town (in the direction of Ogród Saski). Unfortunately, in majority, pubs sell do not sell local beer. If you want to taste regional one ask for Perla. Prices: Big one (duże; 0.5 l) costs 6-10 zł, small one (małe; 0.3 l) is at 1-2 zł lower price.

Connect
Tourist information in Lublin provides current information on the sightseeing, tourist, cultural and recreational attractiveness of Lublin and the Lubelski Region. Contact with Tourist Information Centre: [mailto:infotur@loit.lublin.pl infotur@loit.lublin.pl] or. See also the web page:. There are three offices in the city center:
 * Old Town: Jezuicka St. 1/3, near Krakowska Gate, 10 minutes from Bus Station and 30 minutes (by bus: 1 ) from Railway Station; 09:00-18:00, Saturdays: 10:00-16:00, Sundays: 10:00-15 (Oct-Apr: 09:00-17:00, Saturdays: 10:00-15:00)
 * Old Town: Rynek 8 (Old Town Square), 8 minutes from Bus Station and 30 minutes (by bus: 1) from Railway Station;
 * City Center: Krakowskie Przedmieście, main street of the city, near KFC restaurant, 30 minutes (by trolleybus: 150) from Railway Station or 30 minutes (by bus: 10, 18 , 57) from Bus Station.

Internet
Access to Internet by Wi-Fi:
 * City Hall - Łokietka Square. Free.
 * Era Mobile - Krakowskie Przedmieście St.
 * Europa Hotel - Krakowskie Przedmieście St. Free.
 * Galeria Olimp Shopping Center - Spółdzielczości Pracy Ave.
 * Galeria Orkana Shopping Center - Orkana St. Free.
 * IBM - Żagiel Shopping Center - 1 Maja St.
 * Lublin University of Technology - Nadbystrzycka St. and Wapienna St.
 * McDondald's Restaurant - Krakowskie Przedmieście St.
 * Mercure Unia Hotel
 * Motel Na Rogatce - Sielankowa St., Sławinek. Free.
 * Na Strychu Pub - Głeboka St. Free.
 * Old Town Square - Free.
 * Orange Mobile - Krakowskie Przedmieście St.
 * Pizza Hut / KFC - Racławickie Ave.
 * Plac Litewski - Litewski Square, city center. Free.
 * Plac Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej - Maria Curie-Skłodowska Square - central place of Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. Free.
 * Riley Snooker Club - Zygmuntowskie Ave. Free.
 * Saski Park and Leszczyńskiego St. Free.
 * Stolarnia Club - Stefczyka St., Bursaki. Free.
 * Victoria Hotel
 * Zemborzycki Lake - Free.

Help for foreigners

 * 🇺🇦 Ukraine
 * UK
 * 🇧🇷 Brazil
 * 🇩🇪 Germany

Stay safe
Lublin is generally considered a very safe city, both at day and at night, with police patrols frequent throughout the Old Town and in the city's student areas. Violent crime is quite rare in the city and elsewhere in Poland. Car theft has been an issue in the past, though common sense precautions can be easily taken. If an emergency should materialise, visitors can call the all-purpose emergency number 112 on their phone. For a better specification of the kind of emergency service being requested, people can dial 999 for an ambulance, 998 for a fire emergency, and 997 for the police.

Go next

 * Zamość - old town, often called "Pearl of the Renaissance", listed in the World Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO.
 * Kazimierz Dolny - charming Renaissance old town, located directly at the Vistula river
 * Kozłówka - a well-preserved palace and garden of an old, Polish noble family, now a museum
 * Chełm

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Lubelskie

Lublin Voivodeship (Polish: województwo lubelskie [vɔjɛˈvut͡stfɔ luˈbɛlskʲɛ]) is a province of Poland. Together with the Małopolskie region it has a lot of Jewish heritage, especially in the capital Lublin and the area south of it. This heritage has a sombre conclusion in Majdanek (which is in the city area of Lublin), Bełżec and Sobibór.

Regions

 * Polesie — one of the largest European swampy areas, a small part of it is in Poland
 * Roztocze — a range of picturesque hills in the south of the voivodeship

Cities

 * — the biggest city and capital, it has a well-preserved old town with typical Polish and unusual Renaissance architecture, the so-called Lublin Renaissance
 * — Baroque town in the Lublin Voivodeship with underground routes beneath the market square
 * — Renaissance town with beautiful market square at the Vistula
 * — a border town on the Bug River opposite to the Belarusian city of Brest
 * — Baroque town in the Lublin Voivodeship at the Bug River
 * — pearl of the late Renaissance and Mannerist architecture of the perfect humanist, its old town is a.
 * — pearl of the late Renaissance and Mannerist architecture of the perfect humanist, its old town is a.

Spa towns

 * — spa in the Roztocze area
 * — spa near Kazimierz Dolny

Other destinations

 * — the location of a Nazi German extermination camp
 * — national park protecting the wide life of the swamps in Podlesie
 * — national park protecting the wide life of the river Tanew
 * — the location of a Nazi German extermination camp

Understand
In the early middle ages the region of Lublin was on the borderland between the Kingdom of Poland and Ruthenia. Later, it became part of Lesser Poland which was the major part of Poland since the Polish capital was moved from Gniezno to Kraków in 1040. Lublin played an important part in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, as it was here, that the Union of 1569 was signed, the constitution of the Commonwealth. The highest court of the Commonwealth was also situated in Lublin since the 1580s. During the Renaissance a unique and beautiful kind of architecture developed in this region, the so called Lublin Renaissance. Beautiful castles and palaces and whole cities ware built in the 16th and 17th century in the region of Lublin. Also the greatest Polish Renaissance poets and writers came from this region. After the Third Partition of Poland in 1795 most of its territory was annexed by Austria, but became independent as part of the Duchy of Warsaw between 1807-1815. After the Congress of Vienna it became part of the Kingdom of Poland, ruled by the Russian Tsar. After World War I the region of Lublin became part of the Second Polish Republic, but was occupied by Nazi Germany between 1939 and 1944, when it was part of the German Generalgovernement. After World War II it again became part of Poland. Nowadays it is in the east of Poland, although it was a central Polish region in the time of the Commonwealth.

By plane
Lublin has its own small airport, with a train station inside the airport terminal providing quick and easy access to Lublin's rail network.

By bus
Flixbus, together with several local companies, offer services from both Kraków and Warsaw to Lublin. Some of these services stop in Puławy too. The coach station in Lublin is very near to the historical city center, on the other side of Aleja Solidarności.

By train
PKP Intercity, the national railway company, operates many connections between Lublin, the regional capital, and other Polish cities. The most frequent direct connection is with Warsaw, which takes more than 3 hours due to construction works. These works are expected to last until 2019. Other direct train services operate to Kraków, Katowice, Kielce or Wrocław.

Get around
Lublin is the hub of regional transport in the region. There are good railway connections on the line Dęblin, Puławy, Nałęczów, Lublin. There are also some trains to Chełm, some continuing to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. If you want to travel to other places in the region then regional buses are the best option with some local hubs in Chełm, Biała Podlaska and Zamość.

UNESCO World Heritage sites

 * Zamość - a planned picturesque Renaissance town in the south of the province. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992.

Do

 * Go underground in the Chełm chalk tunnels.
 * Enjoy the landscape in Kazimierz Dolny, Roztocze National Park and Poleski National Park.

Drink
The Perła brewery is in the city of Lublin. This brand is quite popular in this region. The city also boasts a vodka distillery which is called Lubelska.

Stay safe
Poland, and Eastern Poland in particular, has an undeserved reputation for criminal activity. However, a traveler will find most Poles in the Lublin area to be extremely helpful and politely interested in foreigners, if not a bit shy. It is advisable to take standard precautions, but the area is very safe.

Go next
Lublin Voivodeship borders three other Polish provinces:

 * Podkarpackie,
 * Świętokrzyskie,
 * and Mazowieckie,

as well as Belarus and Ukraine.

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Lubumbashi

Lubumbashi is the second largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 1.8 million (2015), and the principal city of the Katanga region.

Understand
Creole Swahili is the principal language of the Copperbelt mining cities and is somewhat more different from classical East African Swahili than that spoken elsewhere along the eastern edge of Congo. Most people can communicate in French, and many of the elite are more at ease in French than Swahili. English is widely spoken in businesses.

By bus
Connections via Zambia to Dar es Salaam and to South Africa.

By train
While passenger trains to Lubumbashi are still slow, infrequent and often cancelled, there has been some upgrades in the early 2020s. Two brand new trains runs between Lubumbashi and Kananga, via Likasi and Kamina and numerous smaller towns. The New Diamant Béton and New Express Colombe trains both features couchettes, working electricity and a restaurant car. Journey times are still long, with the full route taking up to two days to complete.

Departures on other routes, such as those from Kalemie and Kindu, are still very infrequent and often limited to a few mixed passenger and goods trains per month. There are no trains from Zambia, the nearest station across the border is in Kitwe. Inquires about departures should be made directly at the station or by contacting SNCC, the national operator.

See

Lubumbashi has several prominent examples of colonial architecture, such as the art-déco style Palace of Justice, the Grand Hotel or the cathedral Cathedral of Saint Pierre and Paul. Some have been restored in the last few years.

Do

 * Watch one of football club TP Mazembe's games.
 * Watch one of football club TP Mazembe's games.
 * Watch one of football club TP Mazembe's games.

Buy

 * Carrefour Hyper Psaro.

 * Briquet Ville.

 * Golf Karavia.

Eat

 * Plage Tshombe: several restaurants and bars, situated on Route du Golf at Lake Tshombe.
 * Le Boucher: A high end restaurant on La Plage Golf.
 * Lattelicious: an American style bar/restaurant and cafe in the Quartier du Golf.
 * Cercle Grec (Taverna Communaute Hellenique): The Greek Club in town, serves a variety of mezze and other plates. It also has sports grounds and a playground.

On Ave Kilela Balanda:
 * Latte Lounge: Same owner as Lattelicious, located in town on Ave Kilela Balanda.
 * Planet Hollybum: A hotel on Ave Kilela Balanda, which also has an Italian restaurant, specializing in pizza.

Drink

 * Village Beau Site.

 * Matshipisha.

Consulates

 * 🇧🇪 Belgium
 * 🇿🇦 South Africa

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Lubuskie

Lubuskie is a voivodeship (province) in western Poland named after Lubusz Land. It is the most forested part of Poland: nearly half of its area is forest, with a few rivers and plains here and there. Usual tourist activities in the region include camping and mushroom picking.

Cities

 * — the biggest town in and one of the capitals of the voivodeship
 * — the former town centre was completely destroyed in World War II and has been preserved as a ruin park
 * — a big city in and one of the capitals of the voivodeship, the Polish wine capital
 * — baroque town
 * — baroque town

Other destinations

 * — national park with swamps and many birds
 * — series of forifications and underground tunnels built by Nazi Germany

Understand
The province's name recalls the historic Lubusz Land (germ. Lebuser Land), although part of the voivodeship in fact belongs to the historic region of Silesia. For centuries the area on the Central Odra belonged to different countries. The influences of Polish, German and Czech culture mixed here.

By plane
There is no international airport in the Lubusz Voivodeship. Zielona Góra-Babimost is a regional airport that provides mostly charter flights however it also has connections to Warsaw and it may be the only viable plane option to reach Lubusz. It is located 50 minutes-long bus drive from city and has sloppy operation record with new connections opening and closing frequently.

The nearest international airport is Poznań-Ławica Airport. Other options are Wrocław Copernicus Airport  for southern part and Szczecin-Goleniów Airport   for northern part of the province. Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Germany has many international options, however it is not worth it, as the connections from here to Lubusz voivodeship are very slow and require multiple transfers.

By train
Border towns (Kostrzyn nad Odrą, Słubice) are easily accessible from Germany, however further travel will require transfer. Central part of voivodeship is well served as it is part of Berlin-Warsaw rail, however few settlements are located close to this line and you will need to change trains in Rzepin or Zbąszynek. Expect 4 to 5 hours of travel and several transfers when coming from Berlin to any larger settlement in Lubusz.

Gorzów Wielkopolski is hard to reach from Poland with 2-3 hours long ride from Szczecin or Poznań. Zielona Góra is more accessible at about 2 hours from Poznań or Wrocław.

By bus
Similar to rail, central part of voivodeship is well served as it is common route from Berlin to Warsaw and many stops are made here, you should be able to reach Międzyrzecz this way.

Gorzów Wielkopolski is accessible by bus from Szczecin, while Zielona Góra has connections from Poznań and Wrocław although they are slow (3 hours). There are no direct connections from Berlin and you will need to transfer for train.

By car
Probably easiest way of visiting Lubusz as the infrastructure is well developed with new motorways close to points of interest. Most important roads are A2 (west-east) and S3 (north-south) connecting all major cities in the province.

See

 * Half of the romantic park of Duke Muckow - Muskau Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Łęknica.
 * Kłopot: In this small border village you can see half a bridge ending in the middle of the Oder River. In World War II the German troops blew up the bridge retreating from the Soviets. Kłopot is also known for its big stork population in the summer time and for the stork-museum. You can reach Kłopot driving on the main road between Słubice and Zielona Góra. When you reach a small town between them called Cybinka follow the signs.

Stay safe
Lubuskie is relatively sparsely populated and attracts close to no tourism, so there is not much crime. However, be aware that Lubuskie is a very forested province (nearly half of it is a forest), and it is easy to get lost in one of many large forests. If you ever find yourself lost, try to move north or south, as most forests in the area grow west to east. Also, it is host to a large boar population.

Go next
Lubusz Voivodeship borders three other Polish provinces:

 * Zachodniopomorskie,
 * Wielkopolskie,
 * and Dolnośląskie,

as well as Germany.

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Luís Correia

Luís Correia is a beach resort in Piauí. It can easily be visited on a day trip from Parnaíba, but in high season it could be worth a short stay as it packs with Brazilian holiday makers.

Get in

 * By minibus from Parnaíba.
 * A few daily buses to Teresina, via Piripiri, by Guanabara.

Get around
Minibuses run along the beach front.

Do
For water sports, especially kite boarding, go to Macapa. You will find some perfect conditions and a kite boarding learning school as well. You will have wind for sure between September and February.

Sleep
Pousadas galore.

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Lucan

Lucan is a village on the township of Lucan Biddulph in Southwestern Ontario. The township had a population of 4,700 in 2016.

Understand
Lucan Biddulph is an agricultural community with fertile soils used for growing crops and raising livestock. Many of the township's residents are employed in the agricultural sector.

Lucan was named in tribute to Lord Lucan, a prominent landowner in Ireland.

History
Despite being more than 500 km (310 mi) to the north, in 1829 the area became a refuge for a group of free African Americans from Cincinnati, Ohio, who had been threatened by riots and job discrimination by whites in their city. A group of roughly 200 American blacks were granted refuge and land by the Canada Company and duly set up a colony named Wilberforce. This was one of the earliest, if not the earliest, settlements connected with the American Colonization Society (which was established in 1816 to settle free blacks in an African colony) in Upper Canada and/or West Africa) and was established before emancipation. The flight of refugee blacks, escaped slaves from the South, northward into Canada beginning around this time was as part of the Underground Railroad.

Most of the Cincinnati blacks came from city life and did not adapt well to the harsh farming environment. They cleared large lots of land by logging and worked hard to sustain the colony, but much of the population declined through the 1840s as many of the original colonists moved on to larger, growing urban centres such as Detroit, Cleveland or Toronto to obtain wage-based employment. A few remained to work the land through subsequent generations.

The area was further logged and settled by whites in the 1840s, and later, many from Ireland, some of whom purchased farmsteads from the departing blacks or new lots sold to them cheaply by the Canada Company. Nowadays fewer than 40 descendants of the ancestral blacks remain

By 1850, the majority of the township's landholders were Irish Catholics, many of whom had immigrated from farming lands in County Tipperary, Ireland.

Biddulph Township is known as the site of the brutal massacre on February 4, 1880 of five of the Black Donnellys, an immigrant Irish family caught up in a long-standing local feud. These events have been written about many times and is etched into the criminal history of rural Ontario; it is well known in Canada and nearby areas of the United States.

Get in
There is only limited public transport available. You can't do a thing here without a car! Lucan is between London and Exeter on Highway 4, approximately 28 km north of London.

By Bus

 * Huron Shores Area Transit serves Lucan twice daily with buses to Grand Bend and London. Buses from Grand Bend connect as far as Sarnia, Goderich (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday), and Strathroy (Tuesday and Thursday).

Get around
Lucan is a typical Southern Ontario farmer's town. Its location on Highway 4 makes it a typical pass-through town.

Do

 * The Santa Parade on the first Saturday in December is well worth a visit for children under 10 years old. The parade is well known in the area and the longest in its kind in the wide area. It takes 1½-2 hours for the parade to pass: dress warmly!

Sleep
The closest lodging is north in Exeter (Ontario); other options include St. Marys and London.

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Lucca

Lucca is a city of some 90,000 people (2017) in Tuscany. Its long history goes back to Etruscan and Ancient Roman times, and the city retains pieces of ancient architecture. Lucca's heyday was in the Gothic era just before the Renaissance, and the city contains much marvellous architecture from that era. Lucca remained an independent city state until the end of the 18th century. Giacomo Puccini, one of the best-known opera composers, was born in Lucca, and his house is visited by many opera-lovers every year.

Understand
The area of most interest to visitors is still enclosed within the old city's defensive walls. The top of these broad walls is a ring park, a pleasant place for walking.

Get in
Rail and road links provide easy access from nearby Pisa and Florence.

By plane
Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport is 2 km south of Pisa. Flights from most large cities are available daily, and from major airports several per day. Car hire is available from all the major providers.

There's a direct "Viabus" from the airport to Lucca, one hour; buy your tickets (€4) beforehand at the kiosk within the arrivals hall. Otherwise take the "Pisamover" light railway to Pisa Centrale, and change there for trains to Lucca.

Viabus 11 calls at Florence Airport on its way to Florence Santa Maria Novella.

By train
The is just south of the old town walls. Deposit luggage at the Tourist Center just outside.

Trains from Pisa Centrale run every 30 minutes. Lucca is also on the main line from Viareggio to Florence Santa Maria Novella, so there is a direct train at least hourly from both cities.

By bus
The main local operator is Viabus, with regular runs to Pisa, Florence and Barga. The is at Piazzale Verdi, just inside the walls west side of the old town.

By car
Driving inside the walls is mostly reserved to residents, so park your car (there are car parks outside the walls and a couple inside, accessible by non-residents) and rent a bike. Several bicycle rental locations can be found near the north entrance to the city, Porta Santa Maria, near Porta San Pietro and walking from Porta Elisa towards the center. It is not a large city within the walls, so you may find it more enjoyable to simply walk around.

The city has many car parks outside the wall; the largest two are on the North and South side. The A11 (E76) Runs from the coastal A12(E80) Autostrada across towards Firenze.

Get around
On foot: the old city is compact.

By bike: hardly necessary for the old city, but helpful if you've edge of town accommodation. Hire bikes from the Tourist Center at the railway station. Rental bikes ranging from 2-6 people are available for rent to travel around the circumference and within Lucca.

By bus: little navetti potter through the streets: a map of their nine routes is available at Vaibus. The only one you're likely to use is #11 from railway station to bus station, and #12 in the other direction. Last buses are at 20:00. As for other Italian buses, buy your ticket at any tobacconist, and cancel it when you board. A single ticket is €1.

See

 * Lucca has many old churches, some of which now house art galleries.

Do

 * Puccini opera & recitals: The composer Puccini (1858-1924) was born and grew up in Lucca. His works are regularly performed here throughout the year. From 1891 he lived at Torre del Lago on the coast 20 km west, and built a villa there; the annual Puccini festival is held nearby. In 1921 a peat works polluted the neighbourhood so he moved to neighbouring Viareggio. is nowadays a museum and he's buried in the chapel there.

Buy
The main shopping street is Via Fillungo which runs roughly north/south through the centre of the city. It has a mix of high to mid-range shops selling a range of Italian designer labels such as Missoni, Armani, Max Mara, etc.

Eat
Only in Lucca you can find a special sweet-bread in shape of a small baguette or a bun. It's called Buccellato and it has raisins inside and has a unique taste of anise. You can find it in a small shop called Taddeucci, behind Saint Michael's church in the main square.

Drink
It is safe to drink the water that comes out of the public fountains. Many locals fill gallon jugs and it is their primary source of drinking water. It is delicious and quite refreshing. In fact, it tastes better than most bottled water.

The digestive tonic China Massagli is produced at the Farmacia Massagli in Lucca. This is an eminent example of the "china" style of amaro (Italian potable bitters). If you ask for an "amaro locale" at a restaurant, this is likely what you will receive.

Biadina is another local style of bitters, bottled by Massagli and other producers; this drink is often sold with a small pack of pine nuts.

Compared to Florence or Siena, there is relatively little late night activity on the streets of old Lucca. The San Colombano, on top of the walls, overlooking the train station, the Betty Blue (near piazza Santa Maria), the Rewine near San Michele and the Cupido and McCulloughs, outside the walls near the station are some of the bars open late, especially in the summer.

Most locals tend to make the short trip to Viareggio on the coast, which offers a far better selection of clubs, such as 7 Apples and La Canniccia.

Sleep
It's the opposite of Florence: budget to mid-range places cluster in or near the old walled city. Splurge places are a few km out in the Tuscan countryside, and you'll need wheels.

Budget
Places within walking distance of the railway station and available at less than €50 a night include:
 * Hotel Eurostars Toscana, 2 km south at intersection wioth Autostrada
 * Corte de Templari 2 km southwest on Via Perduta
 * B&B La Colonna in old town
 * B&B Relais Puccini, west outside Porta S Donato

Go next

 * Pisa is an easy day-trip by train. For sights around the leaning tower, get off at Pisa San Rossore which is only 400 m west of it, while Pisa Centrale is 1.5 km south.
 * Florence is also an easy day-trip, much better done by train (90 min) even if you have a car.
 * Garfagnana is a hilly, forested area north of Lucca, with the historic small town of Barga.
 * Versilia is where the glitterati come to the seaside.

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Lucca (province)

The Province of Lucca lies in the Tuscany Region of central Italy. Most of its population live in the south around Lucca city and along the coast; inland are rugged hills. It's bordered to the south by Pisa, to the east by Pistoia and Florence, and to the north by Carrara. Its north-west mountains contain the same marble as Carrara, so if you look up on a warm summer day, you'll wonder why they're "snowy".

Towns & villages

 * , the capital of the Province, has a well-preserved medieval centre and city walls.
 * is the main town on the Tyrrhenian coast. It includes Torre del Lago, birthplace of Puccini, with a museum in his former villa and an annual opera festival.
 * Versilia is the sprawling resort north of Viareggio, centred on Pietrasanta and . It also includes the hill towns of Seravezza and Stazzema. Perched above Stazzema is the village of, where the church of Santa Maria del Grazie has 16th C paintings. But the village is best known for the natural arch in the mountain above, Monte Forato: on June 22nd every year the rising sun shines through the arch.
 * Inland from Viareggio is the lake, wetland and peat bog of Lago di Massaciuccoli, where Puccini used to blast away at the ducks while mulling over his next romantic aria. It's bordered by the straggly village of, which hosts an international piano festival in June.
 * North of Lucca, the valley of the River Serchio winds through the hills. At Borgo a Mozzano is the Ponte della Maddalena or Ponte del Diavolo (on banner picture above). Other small towns here include Bagni di Lucca and Barga, and the forests of Garfagnana.
 * East of Lucca, the Autostrada races towards Pistoia and Florence. At the foot of the hills to the north is, with the gardens of Villa Garzoni, and, if you can bear it, a Pinocchio theme park. Roads behind wind uphill to little villages such as Villa Basilica.

Get in
By plane: Pisa Airport has good flight connections across Europe, and public transport to Lucca and Viareggio.

By train: the main line between Florence and Pisa bypasses Lucca province, but a slower loop connects Pisa, Lucca, Pistoia and Florence. Change at Florence for mainline connections across Italy.

Trains run up the coast from Pisa through Viareggio to La Spezia and Genoa, with connections to Milan, Nice and Marseille.

Get around
Walk in Lucca city and use train or bus between the lowland towns, but you'll need a car to explore the hills.

See
The marble-and-marzipan style of Lucca Cathedral set the pattern for Pisa and Florence.

Do
Viareggio has a big carnival Feb-March, culminating in Mardi Gras.

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Lucens

Lucens is a city in the Jura region of Western Switzerland. It has its place in Swiss history as the location of an experimental nuclear reactor which was destroyed in a partial meltdown in 1969, Switzerland's most serious nuclear accident to date. The site was however underground and no radiation has escaped, so it's a perfectly safe place to visit.

Get in
There are hourly trains from Lausanne and Payerne throughout the day.

See and do
The two main attractions in Lucens are the castle and the Sherlock Holmes museum:

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Lucera

Lucera is a town in the province of Foggia in the region of Apulia (Puglia), Italy.

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Lucerne

Lucerne (Luzern in German, Lozärn in Swiss-German) is a beautiful small city which sits on the shores of Lake Lucerne in the heartland of Switzerland. Lucerne is a popular destination for the city itself and the accessible outings around the lake and local Alps that it offers.

Understand
The first city to join the Swiss Confederation, today Lucerne is a lovely city of 82,000 people (2018) with a thriving tourism industry, owing mainly to its status as a gateway to Central Switzerland. The city is a centre of Swiss history and legend.

Tourism in Lucerne has a distinguished history dating from the mid-19th century, with Mark Twain among them. In A Tramp Abroad he recalls the nascent souvenir business, and other budding examples of the tourism trade.

 * "The commerce of Lucerne consists mainly in gimcrackery of the souvenir sort; the shops are packed with Alpine crystals, photographs of scenery, and wooden and ivory carvings. I will not conceal the fact that miniature figures of the Lion of Lucerne are to be had in them. Millions of them." — Mark Twain

Climate
Lucerne has cold, dry winters and warm/hot summers.

Tourist information

 * Lucerne Tourism website

By train
Thanks to its central location (Bahnhof Luzern) can be reached easily from nearly every other city in Switzerland using the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)). There are hourly trains from Olten and Zürich Airport and half-hourly trains from Zürich, and a direct train every hour from Berne. There is an hourly service from Bellinzona in Ticino, and Pfäffikon and St. Gallen in the North East.

The "Zentralbahn" branch of the Swiss Federal Railways also provides hourly trains between Interlaken and Lucerne during daytime.

By bus
There are no intercity buses in Switzerland as the train system provides ample connections to many destinations in Switzerland. To make trips to the countryside in the mountains where there are no trains, refer to postauto.ch buses are available from some nearby places, such as Rotkreuz.

By boat
Lucerne sits at the northwest end of Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee), one of the most beautiful waterways in Switzerland. Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Vierwaldstättersee operates roughly hourly scheduled ferries to Schwyz, Flüelen, Weggis (for Rigi), and runs various themed dinner cruises etc all year around.

Get around
Able-bodied travellers will find Lucerne a complete joy to get around in on foot. The Old-Town is rather small, and most other interesting sites are within 20 minutes or so walk, there is also a city bus system, as well as assistance for disabled visitors on request from Mobility International Switzerland. The Lido beach and the Swiss Transport Museum are a bit further out but can be reached with a lakeside walk in 30-40 minutes, otherwise they can be reached by bus or by one of several boats per hour from just in front of the central railway station.

Visitors staying overnight in Lucerne get a Visitor Card which gives free bus and train travel in Zone 10 for the duration of their stay. All of the points of interest in Lucerne including the Transport Museum and lower cable-car station for Pilatus are within this zone.

Lucerne also makes a very good base for discovering the rest of Central Switzerland, using the Swiss Federal Railway, the Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Vierwaldstättersee, or any one of several private rail or boat companies. Visitors using Lucerne as a base to explore the region might consider the Tell Pass which covers a large number of trains, buses, boats, and cable-cars in the region around Lucerne.

Bicycles are available for rent at the central railway station, at ticket window 21 on the lower level. For Fr. 31 per day, you can rent a 24-speed, sturdily-built bike with a baggage clamp. Electric bikes are also available. Bike pick-up and drop-off are around the left side of the train station, at a kiosk across the street from the Swiss Post building. Bike lanes are present on most secondary streets, and Lucerne drivers are generally aware of and polite towards bicyclists.

By bus
Lucerne has an efficient bus network: Verkehrsbetriebe Luzern (VBL) (German only). It covers the city and its suburbs.

See

Do

 * Football: FC Luzen play soccer in Super League, the Swiss top tier. Their home ground is Swissporarena (capacity 17,000) at 91 Horwerstrasse, 1 km south of city centre next to the Trade Centre. In 2025 it hosts games in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals.
 * Football: FC Luzen play soccer in Super League, the Swiss top tier. Their home ground is Swissporarena (capacity 17,000) at 91 Horwerstrasse, 1 km south of city centre next to the Trade Centre. In 2025 it hosts games in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals.
 * Football: FC Luzen play soccer in Super League, the Swiss top tier. Their home ground is Swissporarena (capacity 17,000) at 91 Horwerstrasse, 1 km south of city centre next to the Trade Centre. In 2025 it hosts games in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals.
 * Football: FC Luzen play soccer in Super League, the Swiss top tier. Their home ground is Swissporarena (capacity 17,000) at 91 Horwerstrasse, 1 km south of city centre next to the Trade Centre. In 2025 it hosts games in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals.
 * Football: FC Luzen play soccer in Super League, the Swiss top tier. Their home ground is Swissporarena (capacity 17,000) at 91 Horwerstrasse, 1 km south of city centre next to the Trade Centre. In 2025 it hosts games in the UEFA Women's Euro Finals.

Mountains
A number of villages and mountains in the Alps can easily be reached from Lucerne by boat or train as day trips.

Buy
The shopping in Lucerne has improved somewhat since Mark Twain's visit. You'll find several good department stores with acceptable prices for most items, as well as pricey speciality shops.

 * Lucerne's old town is full of shops - especially clothing
 * Lucerne's station hosts several stores which have longer opening hours than most other shops.

Eat
Lucerne's Old Town is full of tourist trap restaurants serving wildly overpriced fondue in the middle of summer. This being Switzerland, eating out isn't cheap anywhere, but you'll get much better value for money even a block or two off the beaten track.

Budget

 * Migros or Coop. Huge supermarket chains with a lot of budget products. There is a small Migros and a bigger Coop at the train station, near the tourist office. There are other Migros around, ask the people. Farther there are Migros and Coop Restaurants self-service restaurants.

Clubs
Lucerne has lots of clubs for lots of different tastes. Baselstrasse is a nightlife strip emerging out of a redlight district. There are also raves in industrial buildings that require you to join their "club" as they're not legally allowed to sell alcohol to the public.

Cafés
The three bakery chains, Hug, Heini and Bachmann, have several good cafés spread all over the city.

Sleep
For its size, there are quite a few places to stay in Lucerne, in all price ranges. If you stay overnight, your accommodation should give you a free Visitor Card Lucerne which grants various discounts, most notably free travel within zone 10 (Lucerne city) on all public transport except ferries. This includes transport to your lodgings, just show your reservation if asked.

Connect
As of June 2022, Lucerne has 5G from all Swiss carriers. WiFi is widely available around the city.

Stay safe
Lucerne is a heavily touristed destination, and where there are tourists there are pickpockets, con artists, and other sorts of folks up to no good. As with everyplace else keep your passport and other valuables where people can't get to them. However, Lucerne is a friendly and safe city. Women can move safely almost anywhere, day or night. There are few areas that should be avoided; the area around Basel Street, where you will find a colourful and exciting cultural mix, is relatively harmless. According to the police it can be dangerous at night in "Tribschen" (Inseli-Ufschötti-Weinbergli-Tribschenstrasse). Most violent crimes and robberies happen in this neighborhood. But compared with other cities in Europe it's a safe area.

Go next

 * Rigi, the "Queen of Mountains", less than an hour away by ferry.
 * Engelberg, a resort village in the Alps which offers a range of outdoor activities.
 * Brunnen, a resort town which sits on a south-facing bend in the lake with fantastic views.
 * Interlaken
 * Zurich
 * Bern
 * Basel
 * Lugano
 * Schwyz
 * Zug

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Lucignano

Lucignano is a well-preserved medieval hill town in southern Tuscany. It is characterized by an oval or elliptical shape. It has a population of around 3,500 and stands at 400 m above sea level in the middle of an agricultural area producing olives, grapes, cereals and sunflowers.

Get in
The town is a few kilometers to the northwest of the junction between the A1 Autostrada that connects Rome and Florence and the highway that connects Siena with Perugia. Travelling from Florence leave the Autostrada at Monte S. Savino. Travelling from Rome, leave at Valdichiana following the direction to Siena. After a few kilometers take a right. Any one of these country lanes will eventually get you to Lucignano.

Get around
The town is small and can be easily seen on foot.

Do
Explore the town and the surrounding countryside and villages.

Sleep

 * Albergo Osteria Da Toto. In the centre of the town, this hotel provides fairly basic 2- to 3-star accommodation for around €60 for a single and €80 for a double. The main reason for staying here is the restaurant (see Eat) and most visitors take the half-board option at €57 per person. Piazza del Tribunal, 6 Lucignano. ; Fax +39 0575 836988.

Go next
With access to a car, Lucignano is a good base for exploring southern Tuscany and northern Umbria. Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Chianti, Cortona and Perugia are all within an hour or so, together with a host of smaller, but equally fascinating, places.

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Luckenbach

Luckenbach is a city in Hill Country. It is a borough in Gillespie County, Texas, United States.

Understand
Luckenbach is a collection of buildings nestled in the hills of the Texas Hill Country near Fredericksburg.

Go next

 * Fredericksburg
 * Stonewall - about 8-10 minutes east on US Highway 290
 * Blanco
 * Austin
 * San Antonio
 * New Braunfels - Located 62 miles southeast of Luckenbach, this town is best known for its German culture and heritage, not to mention the Schlitterbahn, persistent in being voted the world's best waterpark.
 * Hill Country - a more general overview of the area, most destinations are an easy day trip

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Lucknow

Lucknow (Hindi: लखनऊ Lakhnaū) is the capital of Uttar Pradesh and one of the most populous cities in northern India. Lucknow, the "City of the Nawabs", thrives along the banks of Gomti river. The city along with the rest of Awadh fell to the British during the colonial era. Today, Lucknow is dotted with remnants of its rich cultural past.

Understand
Lucknow is also known for its elaborate cuisine and chikankaari or exquisite shadow-work embroidery on fine muslin cloth.

Lucknow is a historically important city and for many centuries was at the heart of North Indian culture. In particular, the city was famous for its adab and tehzeeb (manners and etiquette), intricate embroidery, beautiful gardens and dance forms such as kathak. It was also one of the sites of the 1857 Indian Mutiny (or First War of Indian Independence). The city has a population of around 3.4 million.

Lucknow is the heart of the art, cuisine, dance, culture and music of Northern India. It was the cradle of the Hindu-Muslim-symbiosis that was the epitome of India for hundreds of years. it brought in the best of various cultures and accepted Western institutions like La Martiniere College in her womb. It was made famous by the soft-spoken, and sweet tongued, Awadh-Lucknowai culture that was based on civilised behaviour toward fellow human beings. The city is also famous for its sweetmeat, the sweet shops in the old city dates to 1850s. Awadhi and Mughlai food is the delight of the visitors to Lucknow.

Lucknow became known as a centre for Urdu poetry and courtly presence and diction, being the birthplace and city of residence for many poets. The Mushaira, an event of poetry recitation forms the heart of Lucknow's nightlife where Mushairas go on into the wee hours of the night. Lucknow's only rival in Northern India was Delhi, though Lucknowis were always embroiled in a healthy rivalry with Delhi, home of the famous poet Ghalib and others.

Another thing that may surprise visitors are the ubiquitous posters, billboards and signs boasting of great progress and bearing the picture of Mayawati. She is the former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh state and is quite controversial. Labelled by some as the "Dalit Queen," she has received criticism for misuse of public funds and abuse of power. She has spent millions of rupees on massive public works projects such as the Ambedkar Memorial (see below) which opposition leaders see as a waste. No matter who you speak to in Lucknow, everyone will have an opinion about her, and it's an excellent conversation starter.

Talk
Lucknow is the home of Hindi and Urdu languages, and the Hindi spoken in the city is considered the most beautiful and gentle in the country. Like most cities of northern India, English is widely understood by locals.

By train
Lucknow is on the Delhi–Gorakhpur railway line. Connections can be made from Agra and Prayagraj. There are two major railway stations in Lucknow: and. Both of these form the same complex, but serve different trains.

Some important express trains include:
 * From Anand Vihar Terminal (Delhi): Ayodhya Dham Vande Bharat Express, Darbhanga Amrit Bharat Express
 * From Mumbai: Gorakhpur Express, Pushpak Express
 * From New Delhi: Kashi Vishwanath Express, Lucknow Mail, Rajdhani Express, Swarn Shatabdi Express, Tejas Express, Vaishali Express
 * Other: Avadh Assam Express

By car
Lucknow is connected by road with all the major cities of the country. Some of the major road distances are:
 * Agra 363 km
 * Ayodhya 135 km
 * Kolkata 985 km
 * Delhi 497 km
 * Kanpur 79 km
 * Prayagraj 210 km
 * Varanasi 280 km

By bus
The bus stations are situated at Alambagh, and Kaisar Bagh and Polytechnic.

Buses from Sunauli-Bhairawa on the India/Nepal border stop on their way to Varanasi.

From Lucknow to New Delhi: There is a luxury air-conditioned bus from Quaiser Bagh Bus station. Route for this bus is Lucknow - Sitapur - Bareilly - Muradabad - Ghaziabad - Delhi [Anand Vihar ISBT].

Get around
Places of interest are spread out over a large distance, so using motorised transit is advised.

By metro
The Lucknow Metro consists of a single line that runs north to south, connecting the city centre to several other places, including the airport and Charbagh railway station.

By hired car
There are many car rental companies available. One should hire cars with local drivers as traffic is dangerous for anybody not used to local traffic conditions.

By taxi and rickshaw
Taxi and rickshaw drivers in Lucknow are of the more insistent type, although few of them speak enough English to go to locations that are out of the way. Trilok Battery Rickshaw has launched a battery-operated tricycle. Now the plan is to introduce solar tricycles also. CNG buses and rickshaws are available to get you around the whole city. Metro Project was approved by the government in 2013 and was scheduled to be available 3-4 years later. The rickshaws in Lucknow are both manpower and motor-powered. The rickshaw pullers are available everywhere from Gomti Nagar to Hazratganj.Cycle rickshaws contribute less pollution to this historic city than their motorised cousins, and provide work to some who need it most.

See

 * Deva Shariff, around 30 km from the city, is a place of worship and faith where people from all the religions gather, a symbol of unity and love.
 * Deva Shariff, around 30 km from the city, is a place of worship and faith where people from all the religions gather, a symbol of unity and love.
 * Deva Shariff, around 30 km from the city, is a place of worship and faith where people from all the religions gather, a symbol of unity and love.
 * Deva Shariff, around 30 km from the city, is a place of worship and faith where people from all the religions gather, a symbol of unity and love.

Do

 * Cricket:

Buy
Chikan dress — a cotton dress with hand-made embroidery, is a must-buy in Lucknow. These garments are both for men and women. The cost is anywhere between ₹250-5000 depending on the chikan work (hand embroidery work on cloth is of various types, "Murri" is the traditional handwork and is therefore a little more expensive). In old Chowk and Aminabad it is a small scale industry so it is cheapest to buy from there. There are a lot of shops next to each other, and for the obvious reason of close competition, you'll get the best bargain. In Hazratganj ("Ganj") the same piece will cost some ₹200 more. Beware of the touts who will take you to shops near the Civil Hospital and Hussain Ganj where the prices are 500% higher!

Eat
Everyone in Lucknow knows about the famous tikkas and kebabs. They are Mughal delicacies. Lalbagh, many roadside hotels near Aminabad and old Chowk offer cheap and unique types of dishes. Also, try out the street next to Tulsi thatre in Hazratganj for some exotic non-vegetarian delicacies.

The Food Court at Sahara Ganj, near Hazrat Ganj is the recent hot favourite with a number of fast food joints. If coffee and tea is something you like, you will find a huge variety at Cappuccino Blast at Mall Avenue. At Akbari Gate, during winters one can also enjoy Kashmiri Tea (a red coloured hot tea) with cream and Makhan Malai (a local variant of ice cream, saffron flavoured, made by hanging unsalted butter overnight in dew and then aerating it by beating it).

Drink
Finding alcohol is not a problem, but most bars are seedy and are to be avoided, except for those in five-star restaurants.

 * A safer drink alternative is the famous local lassi yogurt drink.
 * Not all retail shops of wine/liquor are authorised to serve so it's always suggested to drink in a bar or at your home or hotel.

Sleep
Please be wary of any hotels listed here that give details like 'close to x y and z' and 'air-conditioned rooms'. Most of these might be self-promotion attempts and not based on real tourist feedback.

Mid-range

 * Hotel Gomati near Hazratgunj and Sharagunj mall is run by Uttar Pradesh Tourism and offers decent rooms at moderate cost.
 * Hotel Gomati near Hazratgunj and Sharagunj mall is run by Uttar Pradesh Tourism and offers decent rooms at moderate cost.
 * Hotel Gomati near Hazratgunj and Sharagunj mall is run by Uttar Pradesh Tourism and offers decent rooms at moderate cost.
 * Hotel Gomati near Hazratgunj and Sharagunj mall is run by Uttar Pradesh Tourism and offers decent rooms at moderate cost.
 * Hotel Gomati near Hazratgunj and Sharagunj mall is run by Uttar Pradesh Tourism and offers decent rooms at moderate cost.

Connect
Mobile phone coverage in the city is excellent. There are many service providers offering a wide variety of plans, including Airtel, Jio, Vodafone, Reliance and BSNL.

Phone numbers in Lucknow begin with 0522, typically followed by seven digits. To call Lucknow from outside India you will need to dial the international prefix for your country, followed by India’s country code 91. If you want to dial a landline no. from a mobile, then you have to add 0522 before the number.

Go next

 * Agra
 * Prayagraj
 * Varanasi
 * Sunauli - Nepal can be reached via Bhairawa

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Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjabi: ਲੁਧਿਆਣਾ, Hindi: लुधियाना) is an important industrial town in Punjab. It lies on the banks of the Sutlej river. It is also one of the cities on the historic Grand Trunk Road that formed an important trade route. It is around 100 km from Chandigarh and 140 km from Amritsar.

Understand
Ludhiana is Punjab's most populated city. For its production of hosiery, it is known as the Manchester of India. The district of Ludhiana also one of the largest agricultural producers in India, particularly of grains. Established in 1960s, the Punjab Agricultural University is considered as one of the best agricultural universities in India.

Climate
The best time to visit Ludhiana is from February to April. Nights can get quite cold during the winter (from November to January), falling to as low as 0 °C. May and June are very hot; summer temperatures in Ludhiana can reach 50 °C.

By plane
The airport at Sahnewal, about 10 km away from Ludhiana, has been made functional. But a better option may be to use the Chandigarh airport, to which flights are available from Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu. The next nearest international airport is Amritsar's Raja Sansi Airport. An international airport is being planned in Ludhiana.

By train
There are many trains connecting all parts of country to Ludhiana. The best option for getting to Ludhiana from Delhi is to take the superfast Shatabdhi Express, which departs in the morning and evening. It takes about 4 hours and one meal and tea are served on the way.

By car
Ludhiana is 320 km from Delhi and the drive takes 5 hours.

By bus
There is regular bus service to Ludhiana all day from ISBT Delhi. Deluxe bus service is also available day and night.

Get around
Getting around could be quite a task in Ludhiana because of excessive traffic in Chaura bazaar. But a lot rickshaws and auto-rickshaws are constantly taking people from Point A to Point B. A bus transportation has been operating which has routes between the Ludhiana Bus Depot, old courts, Different Bye passes around the city and the Chaura Bazaar. Ludhiana is also famous for Punjabi food that you will not get anywhere in Punjab.

See
Ludhiana is not much of a tourist spot but is more an upcoming cosmopolitan city of India. With numerous malls and multiplexes under construction, these modern state-of-the art buildings are what tourists from nearby places come here to see and check out. The main malls of the city are Westend, Silver Arc and MBD. But if you want to see Ludhiana heritage, then the Punjabi Heritage Museum in Punjab Agriculture University Campus is a not to be missed tourist spot. Other places of Tourist interest around Ludhiana are the Tiger Safari on GT road, Hardy's world near Phillaur and The rose Garden and The Rakh Bagh.

The sprawling Punjab Agriculture University Campus is one of the best and well maintained educational campus in India.

There are very beautiful Gurudwara like Alamgeer sahib, Rara sahib, Fly sahib, Dukh niwaran sahib, Manji sahib in the vicinity of Ludhiana. Mata Mandir near Jagraon Bridge, Krishna Mandir in Model Town, Dandi Swami Mandir, Ved Mandir near Daresi Ground and Sheetala mandir near Municipal Corporation Office are worth seeing.

Do
Mall Road, Model town, Kipps Market are famous destinations of most of people to get around, shopping, street food. You can watch the latest movies in the PVR cinemas in Silver Arc or Waves at the Westend. Incidentally, Silver Arc also has the largest PVR cinemas in North India with a two-level, six-screen multiplex. There are many other beautiful places like Rose Garden, DreamLand, Rakh Baug.

The Guru Nanak Sports Stadium is famous for its good infrastructure for sports activities. many national level tournaments are being held here for indoor and outdoor sports, it is the finest city and modern city in the state.

Cinema
There are several stand-alone cinema halls in Ludhiana. These include:
 * PVR Cinemas
 * Wave Cinemas
 * SRS Cinemas
 * Orient Cinema
 * Aarti Cinema

Buy
Ludhiana is known for its newly constructed shopping malls and other complexes. The Mall Road has various shopping complexes such as the There are international stores in
 * Casio Mall
 * Bharti Mall
 * Casio Mall
 * Bharti Mall

Ludhiana is the hub for hosiery goods in India. It makes woolens for the entire country which are also exported to America, Australia, Canada, Singapore, the UK, France, and many other European countries. Wholesale and countrywide famous hosiery markets are
 * Bajwa Nagar
 * Ghara Bhan
 * Dal Bazaar
 * Ashish
 * Kaaxo
 * Ashish
 * Kaaxo
 * Ashish
 * Kaaxo

Ludhiana is also famous for traditional jewellery. Most of reputed jewellers are on Rani Jhansi Road, like and on Mall Road.

Eat
You can find famous food chains like Mc Donalds, KFC and Pizza Hut in the malls or around.

Ludhiana is also famous for its chicken: -all possible tastes and varieties. Chawla's Cream Chicken (various locations), Babas Chicken are only a few.

Friends Dhaba and Shekhupuria's Dhabaa are famous for its parathas, Dal and Shahi Paneer. Just walk along the road opposite the railway station.

While in Ludhiana don't forget to try Basant's Kulfi and ice cream and Punnu Pakoras on Gill Road and if anyone want to eat even at 2AM then go to pandit paranthe wala near chaura bazaar.

If you feel like having sweets then go to Dhodha Sweet House, Civil Lines. It is famous for its unique & world famous Dhodha.

Drink
Lassi is the most authentic Punjabi drink which can be sweet or salted. Roadside Alcohol Shops are located all over the city and most of them have A/C drinking halls called Ahatas alongside where you can get basic snacks. Some are attached to dhabas like pradhanz dhaba near Aarti Cinema.

Sleep
Many hotels ranging from low budget to high budget can be found near railway station.
 * City Heart and Taksonz Hotels are good places to drink, dine and sleep.
 * Imperial Plaza Hotel, on NH-95 near the Imperial Plaza shopping centre.

Go next
There are a lot of choices to get out of Ludhiana. You can take trains heading to Delhi or Amritsar and continue on an international journey (if any) through their international airports. Or you can also take taxis or buses available by State Transport and go by road. Overnight deluxe air-conditioned buses also operate to Delhi and Jaipur.

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Ludington

Ludington is in West Michigan.

By car
US-10 from Manitowoc (via car ferry, see below) and Midland or US-31 from Muskegon and Traverse City.

Sleep
The nearby town of Pentwater has several lodging options.

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Ludlow

There's more than one place called Ludlow:

United Kingdom

 * Ludlow (England)

United States of America

 * Ludlow (California)
 * Ludlow (Massachusetts)
 * Ludlow (Vermont)

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Ludlow (Massachusetts)

Ludlow is a town in central Massachusetts, about a 15- to 20-minute drive to downtown Springfield.

Understand
With a visible and dynamic Portuguese immigrant community, Ludlow has a distinctive culture from its neighboring towns.

Get in

 * I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike), Exit 7

Get around
Ludlow is a good place for a scenic drive.

Do

 * Soccer - Ludlow is famous for its soccer, so catch a game from the Western Mass Pioneers or Western Mass Lady Pioneers professional soccer teams. The Pioneers play in the USL Second Division while the Lady Pioneers compete in the USL W-League. Both teams play at Lusitano Stadium (400 Windsor St.) $9 adults, $6 children.

Events

 * Festa at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. An annual community and religious festival over Labor Day weekend. It celebrates the religious and Portuguese community. They have live concerts and fair rides. The food is great!

Buy
Paulo's Department Store on East Street has clothes that shows Ludlow's rich Portuguese heritage.

Eat
The Portuguese food in Ludlow is definitely worth a try!

Drink
Europa Bar & Grill on Center Street not only showcases a great mix of American and Portuguese foods, but also has a great line of beers. From beers brewed nationally like Budweiser, to local brewed beers like Wachusett.

Go next

 * Springfield - the area's largest city and the Pioneer Valley's cultural and economic center features numerous events and tourist attractions, including the Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield Armory and 735-acre Forest Park.
 * Agawam - Across the Connecticut River from Springfield, it features Six Flags New England.
 * West Springfield - Across the Connecticut River from Springfield, it features New England's collective state fair, The Big E.
 * Blandford Ski Area - Phone: +1 413-848-2860, E-mail: SSCSkiCom@aol.com. Run by the Springfield Ski Club, this small area focuses on teaching skiing and snowboarding.
 * Amherst - Home of the Emily Dickinson Museum, the National Yiddish Book Center, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, UMASS Amherst, Amherst College, and Hampshire College.
 * Northampton - A nationally known bohemian college town and LGBT mecca. Home to Smith College.
 * Boston is about a 1 1/2-hour drive east from Ludlow. Note that traffic jams occur often as you get closer to Boston.

title: Ludlow (Massachusetts)


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Ludlow (England)

"Ludlow....is probably the loveliest town in England with its hill of Georgian houses ascending from the river Teme to the great tower of the cross-shaped church, rising behind a classic market building."

- Sir John Betjeman, 1943

Ludlow is a town of 10,000 people (2011) in Shropshire. It is a typical English market town with a castle. The historic centre of Ludlow has largely escaped development that would otherwise alter its medieval, Tudor and Georgian character. Ludlow has nearly 500 listed buildings, including examples of medieval and Tudor-style half-timbered buildings.

Understand
The oldest part of Ludlow is the medieval walled town, founded in the late 11th century after the Norman conquest of England. It is centred on a small hill which lies on the eastern bank of a bend of the River Teme. Situated on this hill are Ludlow Castle and the parish church, St Laurence's, the largest in the county. From there the streets slope downward to the rivers Corve and Teme, to the north and south respectively. The town is in a sheltered spot beneath Mortimer Forest and the Clee Hills, which are clearly visible from the town.

 * Ludlow vistor information

By car
The town is situated on the A49 road, which bypasses the town. To get to it from the east (for example from Birmingham) you can take the A4117 from Bewdley.

By train
There are trains to from nearby Shrewsbury and Hereford, as well as from further afield including Manchester and Cardiff.

By bike
National Cycle Network route 44 runs over Dinham and Ludford Bridges (via Camp and Silkmill Lanes in-between) en route from Bromfield to Pipe Aston. It is known as the Six Castles Cycleway, with Ludlow Castle as one of the six.

On foot
The Mortimer Trail, a long-distance footpath, runs from Ludlow to Kington, Herefordshire.

Get around
Ludlow is quite small, and its centre consists of medieval streets, so getting around by foot is suggested, although to visit many of the surrounding areas of beauty and villages, a car will be necessary, as public transport in rural England is generally sporadic.

The town centre is situated on a small hill, but once you're there it's largely flat ground. Parking fees apply every day at these car parks and also on-street in the centre. Parking is free between 6PM and 8AM, and on bank/public holidays.

There is a small car park in the town centre itself, at Castle Street.

Otherwise there are two larger car parks a short walk away at Upper Galdeford (by the Co-op supermarket) and Lower Galdeford (the old Smithfield).

See

 * You can see many fine examples of historical architecture in Ludlow, from its grand St Laurence's church to a magnificently restored late medieval house on Castle Square, open to the public.

Do

 * Overlooked by the castle and the church, the River Teme in Ludlow is also nice to see. In the summer, you can hire boats and row along the river, under the shade of some trees.
 * Overlooked by the castle and the church, the River Teme in Ludlow is also nice to see. In the summer, you can hire boats and row along the river, under the shade of some trees.
 * Overlooked by the castle and the church, the River Teme in Ludlow is also nice to see. In the summer, you can hire boats and row along the river, under the shade of some trees.
 * Overlooked by the castle and the church, the River Teme in Ludlow is also nice to see. In the summer, you can hire boats and row along the river, under the shade of some trees.

Buy
Ludlow has a number of small independent food shops, including traditional butchers and bakers, and more specialist shops selling up-market, unusual or health foodstuffs. A wide list of shops and businesses in Ludlow is available here.

Ludlow is well-known for its market within the Castle Square.

Ludlow also has its own food centre, specialising in locally grown organic produce.

Ludlow also has Tesco and Aldi supermarkets in the town centre.

Drink
Just like places to eat, Ludlow has many pubs.

Ludlow also has its own brewery, which is open to the public during the day, located close to the town's railway station and Tesco supermarket, off Corve Street.

Sleep

 * The Ludlow tourist board offers a fairly comprehensive list of places to stay

Connect
As of May 2022, Ludlow has 4G from all UK carriers, and you might get 5G from Three.

Go next
Map of places with Wikivoyage articles nearby

 * Around the Ludlow area are many places of great natural beauty, and the hills of Shropshire are great for walkers or cyclists. Try the Wyre Forest which has walks for people of different abilities, and sculptures on the paths to stop it from getting boring. You could also try walking around Clee Hill, which has great views of Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and beyond.
 * Ironbridge is a great place for a day out (The Tar Tunnel is recommended.)
 * Visit nearby Craven Arms to go to the Shropshire Hills discovery centre or Acton Scott historic working farm. Both are great for children.
 * A number of larger towns with many things to do in them are within driving distance of Ludlow - Shrewsbury, Worcester, Birmingham, to name a few.

title: Ludlow (England)


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Ludlow (Vermont)

Ludlow is in Southern Vermont and great place to visit any time of the year. Ludlow is a small village surrounded by wooded hills. Ludlow is a small town located at the base of the popular Okemo Mountain. There is plenty to do all seasons of the year.

Get in
The best way to get in to Ludlow is by car.

Get around
The best way to get around in Ludlow is by car. However, in the heart of Ludlow, there are about 5 blocks of shops and restaurants on Main Street that are a great walk when the weather is nice. In winter, snowmobiles and ski lifts are useful modes of transportation.

Do
Just north of the village are a number of Lakes for fishing, swimming and boating.

Buy
There are many shops that have a large variety of Vermont made goods and souvenirs. Vermont is known for its maple syrup and nature and animal oriented original art pieces.

Eat
Local restaurants and pubs offer many choices in food and drink and entertainment.

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Ludwigsburg

Ludwigsburg is a city to the north of Stuttgart in the region of Baden-Württemberg in south Germany.

Understand
Ludwigsburg is a town in Baden-Württemberg with around 85,500 residents north of Stuttgart. The town has the districts of Pflugfelden, Eglosheim, Hoheneck, Oßweil, Grünbühl, Neckarweihingen und Poppenweiler. Ludwigsburg is a very young town, in comparison to many other towns in Germany which were founded during the Roman period or earlier.

Ludwigsburg was founded in the baroque period. In 1704 the baron Eberhard Ludwig started building a small palace in the area, and one year later it was named Ludwigsburg palace. In 1709 the first housing around the palace appeared and another year later the construction of the gardens began and the palace was enlarged and completed. In 1718 the area became the new settlement of Ludwigsburg.

It is somewhat unique for having a Catholic and Protestant church opposite each other in the main square, and is home to some large stately homes.

It makes for an easy day trip from Stuttgart.

There is a significant film school, the Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg that makes a significant contribution to Germany's film industry and attracts a lot of young people to this town.

By train
The easiest way into Ludwigsburg is to take a train from Stuttgart to the Ludwigsburg S-Bahn station. It is near the town centre.

There are regional express train connections from Würzburg, Karlsruhe and Heidelberg.

By car
Exit off the A81 south of Heilbronn just north of Stuttgart.

Public transportation
Public transportation VVS is provided by the S-Bahn and buses and connects Stuttgart and the surrounding areas. For short distances, it is best to use the Bus. For longer distances (to get to Stuttgart) the S-Bahn is faster.

Public transportation late at night (after midnight) is a problem! On the weekend there are night buses, but they are infrequent (01:11, 02:00, 02:22, 03:10 and 03:33) and on odd routes.

By bike
Ludwigsburg is small enough to get around by bike.

Do
See the gorgeous Christmas market around the time of advent: set around the Baroque market square, in the shadow of two churches, bustle alongside locals, passing stalls selling a range of products, from Lebkuchen (festive biscuit hearts displaying messages, some in English) to candles, glassware, art and decorative items before making your way to the food stalls for a warming Bratwurst and Gluhwein (or, for you non-drinkers, a hot chocolate with whipped cream, or hot orange drink) in a special Ludwigsburg mug. Not to be missed!

Go next

 * Stuttgart
 * Vaihingen an der Enz
 * Bietigheim-Bissingen
 * Backnang

title: Ludwigsburg