Lucca Historical Center Travel Guide
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Visit Lucca Historical Center
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.

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

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

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.

Piazza San Michele
This former site of the Roman forum is now a pleasant piazza with cafés, bars and a remarkable 12th-century church.

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.
Activities

Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence

From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Pisa

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

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

Pisa: Square of Miracles Entry Tickets and Audio Guide

From Livorno: Shore Excursion to Florence and Pisa
Our pick of the best Lucca Historical Center Hotel Deals

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 Ilaria
"The free cafe / bar in the lobby was a unique and well enjoyed feature Breakfast was very good too"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Hotel Rex
"The rooms and amenities were excellent, the breakfast provided daily had a good selection to start your day. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The extra amenities in the room were a bonus (kettle for coffee and tea, in the hallway there was extra coffee, tea and cookies if you wanted ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Hotel San Marco
"Small hotel with very nice and helpful staff and exzellent breakfast. Only small disadvantage is that you can hear the street and the other rooms - therefore only 4 stars"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

EXE Toscana
"Great hotel, excellent rooms and about a 15-20 walk to the walled city. Would definitely recommend."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Palazzo Dipinto
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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.
Lucca Historical Center Travel Guide
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- Palazzo Pfanner
- Campo di Marte Hospital
- Villa Torrigiani
- Church of San Michele in Foro
- Lucca Holidays
- 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
- Visit San Macario In Piano
- Visit Asciano Pisano
- Visit Vorno
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- Visit Gello
- Visit Marlia
- Visit Arsina
- 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
