Lucca Historical Center Travel Guide
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.
Basilica of San Frediano
A Romanesque-style church filled with many notable works of art and the well-preserved body of an 800-year-old saint.
Palazzo Pfanner
A privately owned 17th-century palace that attracts the crowds for the beauty of its artwork and walled Italian garden.
Lucca Roman Amphitheatre
Emerge from Lucca’s narrow alleys into a unique piazza, built on the remains of an ancient gladiatorial arena.
Top hotels in Lucca Historical Center
Hotel Ilaria
Clean and comfortable room, great breakfast, wonderful staff, the location and the bicycles.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Albergo Celide
Excellent
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
San Luca Palace Hotel
The hotel is in an excellent location; the rooms were spacious and clean and the staff friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hotel San Marco
...You will never want to leave...This hotel and staff are what you would dream to have and not expect from any visit you have at a hotel. From first arrival we were treated like family and made to feel like we were at a new home we had yet to discover. Fabio was simply incredible as was the rest ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Palazzo Dipinto
The hotel is lovely in every respect. The location is perfect, close to the centre of beautiful Lucca, but in a quiet corner. The rooms are lovely. The bathroom was huge and had twin showers. The finishes were tasteful. The staff was welcoming and always helpful. The breakfast was great. We enjoyed ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel Rex
Warm, welcoming hotel for a perfect location to discover the beauty that is Lucca.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lucca Historical Center
Pontetetto
Pontetetto might not have many top sights, but Porta San Pietro and Teatro del Giglio are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
