So you've finally took the plunge and arrived in Tuscany. You're in Pisa and realise you have a day off before going back home. Where to go? Don't fret, What's Up Tuscany is here to help! What if I told you that, less than an hour away from the Leaning Tower, there are the remains of a city that was so rich that a Viking warlord, after sacking it, told everyone he had pillaged Rome? The ancient port town of Luni, the city dedicated to the Moon goddess, so wealthy that it was known as the "city of marble and gold", soared high for almost a millennia before disappearing from the face of the earth. The story of this once great city, whose amphitheatre rivalled the Colosseum in Rome, is really fascinating. You will learn of the origins of the town, how it grew powerful and how a combination of natural disasters, diseases and pirate raids consigned it to the ashheap of history. Follow us and we'll tell you the legends of this ancient city, from the clever trick of the Viking warlord to the local hermit that managed to defeat a fierce sea dragon that loved to swallow entire ships, sailors included. On top of the usual legends and stories, we'll add the best winery around, a great agriturismo where you will eat some local delicacies and the absolute best place where to get a panino with the world-renowned lardo di Colonnata. Next time you come to Tuscany, consider a trip to Lunigiana - you won't regret it. Let us know if you like this kind of episode or if you'd rather have us talking about something else. Remember, we're here at your service. Just drop us a message on our social media accounts or an email. Every feedback is greatly appreciated!
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LINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)
https://www.toscanaoggi.it/Cultura-Societa/Fra-storia-e-leggenda-le-citta-toscane-scomparse
https://antoniolombardi00.altervista.org/luni-il-porto-della-dea-luna.html
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/luni-tra-storia-e-leggende/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/luni-nellantica-etruria/
https://tuttatoscana.net/gallery/i-mosaici-romani-di-luni/
https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/luni-tra-storia-e-leggende/
https://www.lavocedigenova.it/2020/02/22/sommario/liguria-storia-e-leggenda/leggi-notizia/argomenti/liguria-storia-e-leggenda/articolo/luni-la-citta-di-marmo-scambiata-per-roma-dai-barbari-del-nord.html
https://www.lavocedigenova.it/2021/09/11/sommario/liguria-storia-e-leggenda/leggi-notizia/argomenti/liguria-storia-e-leggenda/articolo/storia-e-leggenda-di-san-venerio-il-pesce-dragone-e-lisola-del-tino.html
https://ecodellalunigiana.it/luni-in-occasione-apertura-museo-ripercorriamo-storia-antica-colonia-romana/?amp_markup=1#gsc.tab=0
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g13431997-d4551090-Reviews-Cantine_Lunae-Colombiera_Molicciara_Province_of_La_Spezia_Liguria.html
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1150638-d4936978-Reviews-Agriturismo_Il_Fienile_di_Arcola-Arcola_Province_of_La_Spezia_Liguria.html
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g2056862-d4893767-Reviews-Lardarium_Lard_Rock_Cafe-Colonnata_Province_of_Massa_Carrara_Tuscany.html

BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough Instrumental
Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)
Incompetech - Leopard Print Elevator
Pipe Choir - Ignite to Light (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - Children of the Son (Instrumental)
Pipe Choir - A dark blue Arc (Instrumental)
Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original Instrumental
All released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commons
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500077
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-ignite-to-light-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-children-of-the-son-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumental
https://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commons
http://www.pipechoir.com/