Lucca Historical Center Travel Guide
Lucca





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.

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.

Basilica of San Frediano
A Romanesque-style church filled with many notable works of art and the well-preserved body of an 800-year-old saint.

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

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.

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

Pisa Tower and up to 4 Attractions Tickets with Audio Guide

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

Leaning Tower of Pisa and Cathedral Timed Entrance with Audio
Top hotels in Lucca Historical Center

Hotel Ilaria
Super nice staff. Great location.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Albergo Celide
Excellent
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

San Luca Palace Hotel
The hotel is in an excellent location; the rooms were spacious and clean and the staff friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Hotel San Marco
...You will never want to leave...This hotel and staff are what you would dream to have and not expect from any visit you have at a hotel. From first arrival we were treated like family and made to feel like we were at a new home we had yet to discover. Fabio was simply incredible as was the rest ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Palazzo Dipinto
The room was well-appointed, comfortable, and impeccably clean. The hotel’s location is perfect — just steps from the train station, restaurants, and cafés, making it incredibly easy to explore Lucca and the surrounding area. The staff were genuinely helpful, and every restaurant recommendation they ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Hotel A Palazzo Busdraghi, Residenza d'Epoca
Love, Love, Love this place! As well as the two lovely ladies ( Ingrid and Marta) that make it even more special. They were always so kind and helpful. Having the delicious breakfast every morning was wonderful. The hotel is spotlessly clean, and extremely comfortable. The location is absolutely ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Check Lucca Historical Center hotel availability
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.
