Lucca Historical Center Travel Guide
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.

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

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

Pisa: Day Excursion from Florence by train

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

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

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
Friendly and helpful staff, easy on-site parking and the old walled city is just across the street.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Hotel Rex
Friendly staff. Great breakfast!
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

Hotel Ilaria
Hotel was well-located in Lucca and while our room was relatively small, the staff cleaned multiple times per day, so room was spotless. Excellent daily breakfast was included, so the price was extremely fair. There were bikes available to use and the staff was helpful despite my poor Italian language ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

San Luca Palace Hotel
Very nice hotel and the included breakfast buffet was great.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Palazzo Dipinto
Hotel Dapinto is a quiet hotel in a great location in Lucca. Breakfast was just ok, we were rushed from our table to make room for other guests. This was not typical in Italy at all. The room was clean. We could not get the AC to work but to be fair, we never reported it as we only stayed one ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Hotel San Marco
The lights were really ugly.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Lucca Historical Center

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