Lucca Historical Center
Lucca





Visit Lucca Historical Center
Popular places to visit

Piazza Napoleone
The largest square in Lucca is a favorite spot for socializing. Some of the biggest names in music entertain here.

Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
Unwind in the attractive square where Roman gladiators once fought. For one day of the year it is now completely filled with flowers.

Basilica of San Frediano
A Romanesque-style church filled with many notable works of art and the well-preserved body of an 800-year-old saint.

Guinigi Tower
Gaze out over Lucca from one of the city’s most famous landmarks, a medieval tower topped by a collection of oak trees.

Palazzo Pfanner
A privately owned 17th-century palace that attracts the crowds for the beauty of its artwork and walled Italian garden.

Lucca Roman Amphitheatre
Emerge from Lucca’s narrow alleys into a unique piazza, built on the remains of an ancient gladiatorial arena.
Things to do

Lucca: Wine Tasting Experience - Tenuta Adamo Winery

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence

Tuscany Tour from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa & Chianti

From Livorno: Bus Transfer to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Top hotels in Lucca Historical Center

Hotel Ilaria
Clean and comfortable room, great breakfast, wonderful staff, the location and the bicycles.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Albergo Celide
Excellent
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

San Luca Palace Hotel
Very effusive welcome at check-in and help to park. Junior suite room very spacious, bed large and comfortable, I liked my pillow, OH didn’t like his. Room and bathroom clean. Hardwood floors meant wilderbeest occupants of room above kept us awake at all hours; must be migration time. Breakfast plentiful ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Hotel San Marco
...You will never want to leave...This hotel and staff are what you would dream to have and not expect from any visit you have at a hotel. From first arrival we were treated like family and made to feel like we were at a new home we had yet to discover. Fabio was simply incredible as was the rest ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Palazzo Dipinto
The hotel is lovely in every respect. The location is perfect, close to the centre of beautiful Lucca, but in a quiet corner. The rooms are lovely. The bathroom was huge and had twin showers. The finishes were tasteful. The staff was welcoming and always helpful. The breakfast was great. We enjoyed ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

EXE Toscana
Excellent service and great customer service!!
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Lucca Historical Center

Pontetetto
Pontetetto might not have many top sights, but Porta San Pietro and Teatro del Giglio are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

