Lucca Historical Center
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.

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

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.
Things to do

Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence

From Livorno: Bus Transfer to the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Leaning Tower of Pisa and Cathedral Timed Entrance with Audio

Pisa: Leaning Tower & Cathedral Tickets with Timed Entry

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

Lucca: Wine Tasting Experience - Tenuta Adamo Winery
Top hotels in Lucca Historical Center

Albergo Celide
Excellent
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Hotel Ilaria
Lovely hotel in Lucca. The staff were very friendly and super helpful. The room was lovely and quiet. The breakfast was amazing. We used the complimentary bikes to ride around the Lucca city walls which was fun. I would totally recommend this hotel for anyone staying in Lucca.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Hotel Rex
Warm, welcoming hotel for a perfect location to discover the beauty that is Lucca.
Reviewed on Nov 26, 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 Dec 6, 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 Nov 30, 2025

Palazzo Alexander Hotel
The staff were absolutely wonderful. Mario was very helpful with giving information and ideas on what to do and Roberto was so kind and attentive. Absolutely great staff
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
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 Piazza Napoleone and Piazza San Michele.
