Lucca Historical Center
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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.

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

Teatro del Giglio
Watch an opera or a play at this historic city theater and opera house, which was designed in the early 19th century.
Things to do

7 days Self Guided AI Audio Tours to Pisa and all Italy

Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

Pisa: Leaning Tower & Cathedral Tickets with Timed Entry

From La Spezia: Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion

From Livorno: Bus Transfer to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Top hotels in Lucca Historical Center

Albergo Celide
A well located hotel, just outside the city walls, close to the train station but quiet despite being on a main road.Parking is available. The inclusive spa is a lovely treat, especially if you book this for your arrival day, after travelling in. All staff are customer focussed, helpful, polite and ...
Reviewed on May 4, 2026

Hotel Ilaria
Parking clean and nice staff
Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Hotel Rex
A very easy place to stay in Lucca that is 20 seconds from the train station. All of the hotels and rentals in the old walls are not that quick or easy to get to, and driving within the walls is practically impossible so even taxis can’t always get you there. A good breakfast with options, and very ...
Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Hotel San Marco
Highly recommend this hotel. From coming in through the door, where we received a lovely welcome, right through to leaving, the staff were friendly, helpful and just wanted to do their best for you. Our accessible room was great, on the ground floor near the bar/dining room and had a lovely wet room. ...
Reviewed on May 10, 2026

EXE Toscana
Room was run down and the breakfast was included in the past but not now. Staff said that the name change and rebranding was meant to attract business people but there were no working outlets in the room and no usb or other charging outlets apart from one socket in the bathroom. Very inconvenient. ...
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

San Luca Palace Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Lucca Historical Center

Pontetetto
Though Pontetetto might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Teatro del Giglio and Piazza Napoleone.
