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.

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 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.

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

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
Lovely evening appertivo
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Hotel Rex
A very easy place to stay in Lucca that is 20 seconds from the train station. All of the hotels and rentals in the old walls are not that quick or easy to get to, and driving within the walls is practically impossible so even taxis can’t always get you there. A good breakfast with options, and very ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Hotel San Marco
We had a wonderful stay! The staff were so friendly and helpful! Breakfast was delicious with lots of choices, real dishes and an amazing barista making fresh coffee and cappuccinos! The area was walkable and close to great restaurants.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

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

Palazzo Dipinto
Front desk staff was so helpful and kind. Nice breakfast spread.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
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.
