Lucca Historical Center Travel Guide
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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.

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

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.

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

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

Pisa: Day Excursion from Florence by train

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

Livorno Half Day Shore Excursion: Pisa and the Leaning Tower

Leaning Tower of Pisa, Cathedral, Baptistery timed Entry Tickets

Pisa Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Top hotels in Lucca Historical Center

Albergo Celide
A great hotel which is ideally situated. Extremely clean and well-presented with a lovely spa area. The staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Hotel Rex
Nice hotel and staff. Very conveniently located near the train station.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Hotel Ilaria
Good facilities.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Hotel San Marco
The room was clean and bed comfortable. The rooms are somewhat modern without charm but I would still recommend. Short walk to the walled city of Lucca and free public parking right in front of the hotel so very convenient. Breakfast was adequate with excellent made to order coffee. Good value 3 ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

San Luca Palace Hotel

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
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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.
