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.

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

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.

Teatro del Giglio
Watch an opera or a play at this historic city theater and opera house, which was designed in the early 19th century.
Things to do

Lucca: Wine Tasting Experience - Tenuta Adamo Winery

From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Pisa

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

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

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
"Location is just outside the city walls yet very convenient to two of the entry portals. Staff is very friendly and helpful and the rooms are nice and beds are comfortable"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Hotel Ilaria
"The free cafe / bar in the lobby was a unique and well enjoyed feature Breakfast was very good too"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Hotel Rex
"The rooms and amenities were excellent, the breakfast provided daily had a good selection to start your day. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The extra amenities in the room were a bonus (kettle for coffee and tea, in the hallway there was extra coffee, tea and cookies if you wanted ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Hotel San Marco
"Small hotel with very nice and helpful staff and exzellent breakfast. Only small disadvantage is that you can hear the street and the other rooms - therefore only 4 stars"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

EXE Toscana
"Great hotel, excellent rooms and about a 15-20 walk to the walled city. Would definitely recommend."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Palazzo Dipinto
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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.
