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.

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.

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

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.

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 and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence

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

Lucca : audio-guided tour of the historic center

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

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

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 Mar 27, 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 Mar 7, 2026

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

Palazzo Dipinto
Gorgeous hotel, spacious elegant room, ideal location, helpful staff, great breakfast
Reviewed on Mar 25, 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 Mar 23, 2026
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 Porta San Pietro and Piazza Napoleone.
