Lucca Historical Center Travel Guide
Lucca





Visit Lucca Historical Center
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.

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

Massaciuccoli Lake: kayak tour with aperitif

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

Pisa: Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide

Pisa: Opera del Duomo Museum, Cathedral Ticket & Audio Guide

Florence: Pisa Tour through Tuscan Hills & Optional Tower Entry
Top hotels in Lucca Historical Center

Albergo Celide
A great hotel which is ideally situated. Extremely clean and well-presented with a lovely spa area. The staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

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

Hotel Ilaria
Wonderful location for walking into the historic center of town! Excellent breakfast and friendly staff!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

San Luca Palace Hotel

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

Grand Universe Lucca, Autograph Collection
Friendly staff and great central location. We had an issue with the AC in the room but they changed our room the following day when it couldn’t be fixed.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lucca Historical Center

Pontetetto
Pontetetto might not have many top sights, but Porta San Pietro and Piazza Napoleone are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
