Lucca Historical Center
Lucca





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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.

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

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.

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.
Things to do

Florence: Pisa Tour through Tuscan Hills & Optional Tower Entry

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

From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Pisa

Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

From Livorno: Shore Excursion to Florence and Pisa
Top hotels in Lucca Historical Center

Albergo Celide
"Location is just outside the city walls yet very convenient to two of the entry portals. Staff is very friendly and helpful and the rooms are nice and beds are comfortable"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Hotel Rex
"Great location outside the train station but close enough to get inside the wall easily."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Hotel Ilaria
"Just a lovely hotel and a very helpful staff."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Hotel San Marco
"The staff helpful and friendly. Breakfast wonderful. Room very clean. Cleaning staff very friendly and helpful. Had a broken hairdryer replaced it pronto! We got two free drinks on arrival! Yay"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Palazzo Dipinto

San Luca Palace Hotel
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Reviewed on 21 May 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.
