Lucca Historical Center Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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 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.

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

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.

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

Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence

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

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

Pisa: Leaning Tower & Cathedral Tickets with Timed Entry

From Livorno: Bus Transfer to the Leaning Tower of Pisa

From Livorno: Shore Excursion to Florence and Pisa
Top hotels in Lucca Historical Center

Albergo Celide
I have been traveling to Italy on business for over 30 years. In my opinion this was the cleanest hotel I have ever stayed. The rooms may not be the most elegant but everything just feels well kept. The staff was extremely helpful and the breakfast was nice.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Hotel Ilaria
Good facilities.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Hotel Rex
Nice hotel and staff. Very conveniently located near the train station.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Hotel San Marco
The room was clean and bed comfortable. The rooms are somewhat modern without charm but I would still recommend. Short walk to the walled city of Lucca and free public parking right in front of the hotel so very convenient. Breakfast was adequate with excellent made to order coffee. Good value 3 ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

EXE Toscana
Room was run down and the breakfast was included in the past but not now. Staff said that the name change and rebranding was meant to attract business people but there were no working outlets in the room and no usb or other charging outlets apart from one socket in the bathroom. Very inconvenient. ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

San Luca Palace Hotel
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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