Lucca Historical Center Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Piazza Napoleone
Lucca’s largest square is a communal hub and is where some of the biggest names in music perform.

Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
Relax in this attractive plaza, the former site of a gladiator arena. Once a year, this oblong piazza is completely filled with colourful flowers.

Basilica of San Frediano
This striking, Romanesque-style church contains numerous notable works of art, as well as the mummified remains of a saint.

Palazzo Pfanner
A walled Italian garden, outstanding artwork and classical music concerts await within this privately owned 17th-century palace.

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

Guinigi Tower
Take in spectacular views of Lucca from atop this famous landmark, a beautiful medieval tower crowned with a rooftop tree garden.
Activities

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence

Pisa: Leaning Tower & Cathedral Tickets with Timed Entry

Leaning Tower of Pisa and Cathedral Timed Entrance with Audio

From Livorno: Bus Transfer to the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Pisa: Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide
Our pick of the best Lucca Historical Center Hotel Deals

Hotel Ilaria
Super friendly people in hotel and awesome lobby, food services.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Albergo Celide
Excellent
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

San Luca Palace Hotel
The hotel is in an excellent location; the rooms were spacious and clean and the staff friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Hotel A Palazzo Busdraghi, Residenza d'Epoca
Love, Love, Love this place! As well as the two lovely ladies ( Ingrid and Marta) that make it even more special. They were always so kind and helpful. Having the delicious breakfast every morning was wonderful. The hotel is spotlessly clean, and extremely comfortable. The location is absolutely ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Hotel Rex
Warm, welcoming hotel for a perfect location to discover the beauty that is Lucca.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Palazzo Dipinto
The room was well-appointed, comfortable, and impeccably clean. The hotel’s location is perfect — just steps from the train station, restaurants, and cafés, making it incredibly easy to explore Lucca and the surrounding area. The staff were genuinely helpful, and every restaurant recommendation they ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lucca Historical Center

Pontetetto
Pontetetto might not have many top sights, but Piazza Napoleone and Piazza San Michele are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Lucca Historical Center Travel Guide
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- Palazzo Pfanner
- Campo di Marte Hospital
- Villa Torrigiani
- Church of San Michele in Foro
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- Basilica of San Frediano
- Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
- Teatro del Giglio
- Porta Santa Maria
- Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta
- Lucca Roman Amphitheatre
- Torre delle Ore
- Porta San Pietro
- Piazza San Michele
- Piazza Napoleone
- Visit Province of Lucca
- Visit Collodi
- Visit Gugliano
- Visit Molina di Quosa-Rigoli
- Visit Parezzana
- Visit Pontetetto
- Visit Santa Maria del Giudice
- Visit Massa Macinaia
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- Visit Monte San Quirico
- Visit Gello
- Visit Calci
- Visit Pieve a Elici
- Visit Avane
- Visit Caprona
- Visit Quiesa
- Visit Lucca
- Visit San Giuliano Terme
- Visit Massarosa
- Visit Valdottavo
- Visit Nocchi
