Lucca Historical Center
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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.

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.

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

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.

Piazza San Michele
Once the site of the Roman forum during ancient times, now this piazza is a delightful square of bars, cafés and an unfinished 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.
Things to do

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Pisa

Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence

From Livorno Cruise Port: Bus Transfer to Pisa and Lucca

Pisa: Train Transfer from Pisa Airport to San Giusto/Aurelia

Pisa: Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide
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 May 26, 2026

Hotel Ilaria
"The free cafe / bar in the lobby was a unique and well enjoyed feature Breakfast was very good too"
Reviewed on May 23, 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 May 26, 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 May 22, 2026

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

Palazzo Dipinto
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Other neighborhoods around Lucca Historical Center

Pontetetto
Though Pontetetto might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Teatro del Giglio and Piazza Napoleone.
