In & Around Lucca

There are so many beautiful things to see in Italy and infinite travel guides with recommendations. Nonetheless, here is our curated list of things to see in and around Lucca.

Lucca Centro

[History]

To Visit

• Mura - Walk, bike, or run along the best preserved Renaissance fortifications in Europe that span 4.2 km.

• Torre Guinigi - Climb the 233 steps and reach the oak trees growing on top of the tower for a nice panoramic view of the city. Tickets are approx. €4/adult.

• Piazza dell’Anfiteatro - Take a picture in the former 2nd century Roman amphitheater and imagine the 10,000 spectators cheering.

• Puccini Museum - Walk through the childhood home of Giacomo Puccini, one of the most famous opera composers. Tickets are €9/adult.

• Piazza Napoleone/Grande - Walk around the piazza lined with sycamore trees that was named after Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi, Napoleon’s sister, who ruled the Principality of Lucca in the 1800s.

• Piazza San Michele - Walk around the San Michele basilica that was built over the ancient Roman forum. Legend says the angel’s finger contains a huge diamond and that its sparkle can be seen at night by standing at a specific spot.

• Via Fillungo - Walk through this cobbled street full of medieval buildings, shops, quaint cafes, and charming side alleys.

• In general, you cannot go wrong with walking around and exploring!

To Eat

To Shop

Day Trips from Lucca

• Pisa

• Pietrasanta

• Forte Dei Marmi

• Carrara

• Cinque Terre

• Firenze

Tuscany

• Siena

• San Gimignano

• Volterra

• Montalcino