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.

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.

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

Cathedral of St Martin
Visit one of Lucca’s most sacred religious icons, an impressive building that is almost a millennium old.
Things to do

Tuscany Tour from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa & Chianti

From Livorno: Shore Excursion to Florence and Pisa

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

Pisa: Leaning Tower & Cathedral Tickets with Timed Entry

From Livorno Cruise Port: Bus Transfer to Pisa and Lucca

Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence
Top hotels in Lucca Historical Center

Albergo Celide
Excellent
Reviewed on 4 Oct, 2025

Hotel Ilaria
Perfect hotel.
Reviewed on 20 Oct, 2025

Hotel San Marco
The room was very spacious and clean. The welcome was very friendly. Breakfast had lovely freshly made coffee and lots of choice in the buffet.
Reviewed on 29 Oct, 2025

Palazzo Dipinto
Beautiful old-world charm. Located in the center of the city with extraordinary amenities. A great place to enjoy all that Lucca has to offer.
Reviewed on 5 Oct, 2025

EXE Toscana
Excellent service and great customer service!!
Reviewed on 30 Oct, 2025

Piccolo Hotel Puccini
quaint hotel, staff more than helpful and so very polite. excellent location.Next door to Puccini;s birthplace and very quite. Will defineately return as Its a superb base for visiting Bella LUCCA
Reviewed on 11 Feb, 2020
Other neighbourhoods around Lucca Historical Center

Pontetetto
Pontetetto might not have many top sights, but Teatro del Giglio and Piazza Napoleone are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
