Lucca Historical Center Travel Guide
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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.

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.

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

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

Massaciuccoli Lake: kayak tour with aperitif

Pisa: Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide

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

Pisa: Leaning Tower & Cathedral Tickets with Timed Entry

Pisa: Square of Miracles Entry Tickets and Audio Guide
Top hotels in Lucca Historical Center

Albergo Celide

Hotel Ilaria
We loved the hotel. Staff were extremely welcoming. The room was lovely and comfortable. The location was perfect to reach the centre. Wonderful breakfast, attention to detail. Can’t wait to go back.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Hotel Rex
Lovely old 3-star property right outside the wall. Clean in all areas. Super friendly staff from Front Desk to breakfast to room maids. Great self-serve breakfast and a variety of teas and cookies in the hallways for guests to serve themselves. The room had all the amenities you need. Hotel is near ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

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

Palazzo Dipinto
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Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Hotel San Marco
Ottima la pulizia e il personale sempre presente, ottima anche la colazione e i vari servizi. Es biciclette, ombrelli erc
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Lucca Historical Center

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