Lucca Historical Center
Lucca





Visit Lucca Historical Center
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.

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.

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.

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

Excursion to Pisa - Escorted Round Trip by bus

Tuscany Tour from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa & Chianti

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

Pisa: Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide

Pisa: Leaning Tower & Cathedral Tickets with Timed Entry

Leaning Tower of Pisa, Cathedral, Baptistery timed Entry Tickets
Lucca Historical Center Hotel Deals

Hotel Ilaria
Clean room, nice staff, great breakfast and cafe for snacks. Loved my stay. There are some hotels a little closer to the city centre but I would stay here again, for sure.
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

Albergo Celide
Excellent
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

San Luca Palace Hotel
Very effusive welcome at check-in and help to park. Junior suite room very spacious, bed large and comfortable, I liked my pillow, OH didn’t like his. Room and bathroom clean. Hardwood floors meant wilderbeest occupants of room above kept us awake at all hours; must be migration time. Breakfast plentiful ...
Reviewed on Nov 29, 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 Nov 17, 2025

Palazzo Dipinto
The hotel is lovely in every respect. The location is perfect, close to the centre of beautiful Lucca, but in a quiet corner. The rooms are lovely. The bathroom was huge and had twin showers. The finishes were tasteful. The staff was welcoming and always helpful. The breakfast was great. We enjoyed ...
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

EXE Toscana
Excellent service and great customer service!!
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
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 Porta San Pietro and Teatro del Giglio.
