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.

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.

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

Florence: Pisa Tour through Tuscan Hills & Optional Tower Entry

Pisa: Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide

From Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, Chianti Tour with Lunch & Wine

From Livorno: Shore Excursion to Florence and Pisa

Florence: Pisa Excursion with Escorted Transfer Only

From La Spezia: Florence and Pisa Shore Excursion
Top hotels in Lucca Historical Center

Albergo Celide
We loved everything
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Hotel Rex
Breakfast adequate only. Noisey wooden room stairs.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Hotel Ilaria
Had a room in the annex/dependance because we were 2 adults/2 children and the space was large and beautiful! Staff, breakfast, daily snacks were well worth the fare! Convenient location and immaculately clean! Great find!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Hotel San Marco
The room was clean and bed comfortable. The rooms are somewhat modern without charm but I would still recommend. Short walk to the walled city of Lucca and free public parking right in front of the hotel so very convenient. Breakfast was adequate with excellent made to order coffee. Good value 3 ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Palazzo Dipinto
Great stay. Conveniently located and the rooms were very clean. Great stay!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

San Luca Palace Hotel
Other neighbourhoods around Lucca Historical Center

Pontetetto
Pontetetto might not have many top sights, but Porta San Pietro and Piazza Napoleone are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
