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.
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.
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.
Teatro del Giglio
Watch an opera or a play at this historic city theater and opera house, which was designed in the early 19th century.
Palazzo Pfanner
A privately owned 17th-century palace that attracts the crowds for the beauty of its artwork and walled Italian garden.
Lucca Historical Center Hotel Deals
Albergo Celide
"Great location. Walking distance from train station and located just outside city wall. Very helpful staff. Good selection for breakfast - no hot entrees, but enough items. Small room, but clean and comfortable."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Hotel Ilaria
"The free cafe / bar in the lobby was a unique and well enjoyed feature Breakfast was very good too"
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Hotel Rex
"Our room unfortunately didn’t have a functional shower and it’s a little dated however the location was great and some of the staff very friendly. Overall great for the location and alright for a one night stay"
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
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 May 22, 2026
EXE Toscana
"Room was run down and the breakfast was included in the past but not now. Staff said that the name change and rebranding was meant to attract business people but there were no working outlets in the room and no usb or other charging outlets apart from one socket in the bathroom. Very inconvenient. ..."
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Palazzo Dipinto
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.
