Lucca Historical Center Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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 Napoleone
Lucca’s largest square is a communal hub and is where some of the biggest names in music perform.

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

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

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

Basilica of San Frediano
This striking, Romanesque-style church contains numerous notable works of art, as well as the mummified remains of a saint.
Activities

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Pisa

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

Pisa: Leaning Tower & Cathedral Tickets with Timed Entry

Pisa: Square of Miracles Entry Tickets and Audio Guide

From Livorno: Bus Transfer to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Our pick of the best Lucca Historical Center Hotel Deals

Albergo Celide
", clean and brand new property .. great location"
Reviewed on 15 June 2026

Hotel Rex
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Reviewed on 15 June 2026

Hotel Ilaria
"Lovely hotel, friendly and helpful staff, clean air conditioned rooms. Nothing but praise for this hotel conveniently located at the entrance to the walled town proper. Added bonus - free prosceco between 5- 7 in reception area!"
Reviewed on 16 June 2026

San Luca Palace Hotel
"Large clean rooms decorated in style of the building Excellent breakfast Good location inside city walls Friendly staff Wheelchair accessible"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026

Hotel San Marco
"Incredibly helpful - thank you"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026

Palazzo Dipinto
"A perfect hotel in a quiet square just far enough away from (but close enough to) the vibrance of Lucca, highly recommended"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in 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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- Province of Lucca Holidays
- 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 Arliano
- Visit Lunata
- Visit Pontasserchio
- Visit Gello
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- 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
