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.
Cathedral of St Martin
Visit one of Lucca’s most sacred religious icons, an impressive building that is almost a millennium old.
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.
Things to do
Lucca: Puccini Festival Opera Recitals and Concerts
Lucca: Villa Reale di Marlia Entrance Ticket
From La Spezia: Full-Day Pisa and Lucca Excursion
Lucca: City Highlights Walking Tour
Pasta-making class at a local's home with tasting in Lucca
Half-Day Lucca Traditional Food Walking Tour with Lunch
Lucca Historical Center Hotel Deals
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Other neighbourhoods 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.