Lucca Historical Center
Lucca





Visit Lucca Historical Center
Popular places to visit

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.

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

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Lucca: Wine Tasting Experience - Tenuta Adamo Winery

From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Pisa

From Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, Chianti Tour with Lunch & Wine

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

visita guidata a Lucca: ITALIANO or ENGLISH (2 guides)

Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence
Top hotels in Lucca Historical Center

Albergo Celide
", clean and brand new property .. great location"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Hotel Rex
"This hotel is in an excellent location minutes from the train station and 5 min walk to the walled city. It is a great 3 star with good breakfast and quiet rooms. Great value for money."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Hotel Ilaria
"Very central, easy access. Lovely, friendly & Helpful staff. Would definitely stay there again."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

San Luca Palace Hotel
"Large clean rooms decorated in style of the building Excellent breakfast Good location inside city walls Friendly staff Wheelchair accessible"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Hotel San Marco
"Incredibly helpful - thank you"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Palazzo Dipinto
"A perfect hotel in a quiet square just far enough away from (but close enough to) the vibrance of Lucca, highly recommended"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Lucca Historical Center
Pontetetto
Pontetetto might not have many top sights, but Porta San Pietro and Piazza Napoleone are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
