Lucca Historical Center Travel Guide
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Cathedral of St Martin
Visit one of Lucca’s most sacred religious icons, an impressive building that is almost a millennium old.
Things to do

Pisa: Day Excursion from Florence by train

Tuscany Tour from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa & Chianti

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

Excursion from Florence to Pisa through the Tuscan Countryside

Livorno Half Day Shore Excursion: Pisa and the Leaning Tower

Pisa Tower and up to 4 Attractions Tickets with Audio Guide
Top hotels in Lucca Historical Center

Albergo Celide
Excellent
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Hotel Ilaria
Perfect hotel.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Hotel San Marco
The staff were very friendly and attentive. Short walk to city walls. Excellent accommodation, would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

EXE Toscana
Great option for traveling in car around Tuscany. The best staff
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Palazzo Dipinto
Beautiful old-world charm. Located in the center of the city with extraordinary amenities. A great place to enjoy all that Lucca has to offer.
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Lucca in Azzurro Maison de Charme
The staff are wonderful - so helpful and friendly without being intrusive. The Maison du Charme lives up to its name - it is charming. A 10 minute walk to the city walls. Excellent breakfast buffet. Comfortable, quiet room.
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
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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.
