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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.
Things to do

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence

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

Pisa: Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide

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

Pisa: Leaning Tower & Cathedral Tickets with Timed Entry
Lucca Historical Center Hotel Deals

Albergo Celide
One of our favorite hotels in Italy. Great value but even more great hotel. The room was so quiet, clean and comfortable bed. The ac/heat was perfect. The staff check-in were so nice. Also the breakfast was very enjoyable along with friendly staff.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Hotel Rex
Friendly staff. Great breakfast!
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Hotel Ilaria
Had a room in the annex/dependance because we were 2 adults/2 children and the space was large and beautiful! Staff, breakfast, daily snacks were well worth the fare! Convenient location and immaculately clean! Great find!
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

San Luca Palace Hotel
Very nice hotel and the included breakfast buffet was great.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Hotel San Marco
The lights were really ugly.
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

Palazzo Dipinto
Great stay. Conveniently located and the rooms were very clean. Great stay!
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
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 Piazza Napoleone.
