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.

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.

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.
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
A great hotel which is ideally situated. Extremely clean and well-presented with a lovely spa area. The staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Hotel Rex
Nice hotel and staff. Very conveniently located near the train station.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Hotel Ilaria
Everything was terrific overall! The room was clean and comfortable, the area felt safe and it was close to the historic center and plenty of restaurants and shops.
Reviewed on 19 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

San Luca Palace Hotel

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