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.

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.

Basilica of San Frediano
A Romanesque-style church filled with many notable works of art and the well-preserved body of an 800-year-old saint.

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

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

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

Vespa Self Guided Tour Around Luccas Countryside

Pisa: Leaning Tower & Cathedral Tickets with Timed Entry
Top hotels in Lucca Historical Center

Hotel Ilaria
We are from Scotland and stayed here a week from 8th November. Excellent hotel. Lovely facilities and fantastic quality. Lovely room ( although we would have preferred to be in the main building than the tower), extremely comfortable bed and all facilities first class. The hotel is excellently positioned ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Albergo Celide
Excellent
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Hotel San Marco
The room was very spacious and clean. The welcome was very friendly. Breakfast had lovely freshly made coffee and lots of choice in the buffet.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Palazzo Dipinto
The hotel is lovely in every respect. The location is perfect, close to the centre of beautiful Lucca, but in a quiet corner. The rooms are lovely. The bathroom was huge and had twin showers. The finishes were tasteful. The staff was welcoming and always helpful. The breakfast was great. We enjoyed ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

EXE Toscana
Excellent service and great customer service!!
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

San Luca Palace Hotel
My second visit to this hotel. The staff is amazing, the property historic and clean. Great room, love the stay!
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Lucca Historical Center

Pontetetto
Pontetetto might not have many top sights, but Porta San Pietro and Museum of Comics and Imagery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
