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.

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: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

Pisa: Leaning Tower & Cathedral Tickets with Timed Entry

From Livorno Cruise Port: Bus Transfer to Pisa and Lucca

From Livorno: Bus Transfer to the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence
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
...You will never want to leave...This hotel and staff are what you would dream to have and not expect from any visit you have at a hotel. From first arrival we were treated like family and made to feel like we were at a new home we had yet to discover. Fabio was simply incredible as was the rest ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Palazzo Dipinto
Great place! Wonderful staff! Location is also great.
Reviewed on 5 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.
