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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Leaning Tower of Pisa, Cathedral, Baptistery timed Entry Tickets
Top hotels in Lucca Historical Center

Albergo Celide

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

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

San Luca Palace Hotel
Room was very comfortable but starting to need a refresh. The bathroom was larg, but the shower was over a very deep bath, which made access and exiting a little difficult, as we are both in our late 70's. Location was excellent, a 1 minute walk from the bus station near the Porta Sant Anna at the ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hotel San Marco
Nous avons apprécié l'accueil,le confort des chambres,le rapport qualité prix
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Palazzo Alexander Hotel
Lovely room in a quiet location. Staff were very friendly
Reviewed on 9 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.
