Lucca Historical Center
Lucca





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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Church of San Michele in Foro
Showcasing the history of a remarkable town, this magnificent basilica was built on the ancient center of Lucca’s civic life.

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

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

Florence: Pisa Tour through Tuscan Hills & Optional Tower Entry

Lucca: Wine Tasting Experience - Tenuta Adamo Winery

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

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

From Livorno: Shore Excursion to Florence and Pisa

visita guidata a Lucca: ITALIANO or ENGLISH (2 guides)
Top hotels in Lucca Historical Center

Albergo Celide
A well located hotel, just outside the city walls, close to the train station but quiet despite being on a main road.Parking is available. The inclusive spa is a lovely treat, especially if you book this for your arrival day, after travelling in. All staff are customer focussed, helpful, polite and ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hotel Ilaria
Good facilities.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Hotel Rex
Great base , quiet, just outside city walls, very close to tunnel to walk into the centre. Kettle in room to make a cup of tea, not usually found in Tuscany! Only down side no hot food at breakfast.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Hotel San Marco

EXE Toscana
Room was run down and the breakfast was included in the past but not now. Staff said that the name change and rebranding was meant to attract business people but there were no working outlets in the room and no usb or other charging outlets apart from one socket in the bathroom. Very inconvenient. ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Hotel A Palazzo Busdraghi, Residenza d'Epoca
It’s a beautiful former palace with upscale accommodations & a wonderful staff!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Lucca Historical Center

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