Lucca Historical Center Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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

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

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.

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

Cathedral of St Martin
Visit this beautiful and impressive cathedral, which is almost a millennium old and houses some of Lucca’s most sacred religious relics.

City Wall
Marvel at these exceptional and well-preserved ramparts that serve as a scenic tree-lined promenade that entirely encloses this historic city.
Activities

From Livorno Cruise Port: Bus Transfer to Pisa and Lucca

Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour

Private cooking class at a local's home in Lucca

Lucca: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Vespa Self Guided Tour Around Luccas Countryside

Carrara Marble Tour by van from Lucca or Pisa
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Other neighbourhoods around Lucca Historical Center

Pontetetto
Pontetetto might not have many top sights, but Piazza Napoleone and Cathedral of St Martin are two attractions nearby that you can check out.