Lucca Historical Center
Lucca
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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.
Palazzo Pfanner
A privately owned 17th-century palace that attracts the crowds for the beauty of its artwork and walled Italian garden.
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.
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.
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.
Lucca Historical Center Hotel Deals
Albergo Celide
"Location is just outside the city walls yet very convenient to two of the entry portals. Staff is very friendly and helpful and the rooms are nice and beds are comfortable"
Reviewed on 2026/5/26
Hotel Ilaria
"Great place and helpfull staff"
Reviewed on 2026/5/27
Hotel Rex
"Great location outside the train station but close enough to get inside the wall easily."
Reviewed on 2026/5/27
Hotel San Marco
"Small hotel with very nice and helpful staff and exzellent breakfast. Only small disadvantage is that you can hear the street and the other rooms - therefore only 4 stars"
Reviewed on 2026/5/22
Palazzo Dipinto
EXE Toscana
"Great hotel, excellent rooms and about a 15-20 walk to the walled city. Would definitely recommend."
Reviewed on 2026/5/24
Other neighborhoods around Lucca Historical Center
Pontetetto
Though Pontetetto might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Teatro del Giglio and Piazza Napoleone.
