10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Lucca That You Shouldn't Miss

August 2, 2021 Nobuko Falco

Lucca's array of wonderfully intact historical sites makes it a must-see stop on any Tuscan itinerary. The medieval city walls still stand—you can hike or bike on top of them. Also visit the Duomo di San Martino and the Roman amphitheater.
Restaurants in Lucca

1. Centro storico

55100, Lucca Italy
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Centro storico

Reviewed By AlbertSalichs - Manresa, Spain

Centro storico is literally the old town of this Renaissance city: Lucca, in Tuscany Region, in Italy. This old town is surrounded completely by a wall and inside it you can see wonderful buildings like Duomo (Cathedral), the square and the bell tower, from where you can see charming views of the town. Also, you can walk around all old town, see the churches, important buildings or only go to a bar/restaurant and enjoy with food and views. For me, the best place in this wonderdul city is Piazza Anfiteatro, a close square surrounded by buildings and with the form of an amphitheatrt. Inside here, you can eat or drink something (we went to Bollicina Bar, which was very good) and children can play in a place without cars, so it is very good for all people. (See also Le Mura di Lucca, Lucca's Duomo, Piazza Anfiteatro, Piazza Napoleone, Porta Sanpietro and Bollicina)

2. Piazza Anfiteatro

Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Lucca Italy +39 0583 492116 http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/piazza-dell-anfiteatro
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4.5 based on 5,168 reviews

Piazza Anfiteatro

This city square is built on an ancient Roman amphitheater situated in the heart of Lucca's historical center.

Reviewed By 53wanderer - Gold Coast, Australia

The current anfiteatro is based on the former Roman amphitheatre dating back to the 1st or 2nd centuries. The ring of buildings surrounding the space follows the shape of the ancient amphitheatre. Most of these buildings now contain restaurants or shops that sell souvenirs of Lucca. The central area is lined with restaurants that are well patronised and serve drinks and meals aimed at the tourist market. We went there one afternoon for an aperitivo and ended up staying for pizza which we all enjoyed. These restaurants tend to be open till late in the evening. There are usually markets there on Wednesdays and special occasions. We visited there after midnight on a festival evening and the markets were still buzzing. You will find tourist groups meandering through the anfiteatro throughout the day. A piece of artwork in the centre appears to be a popular place for group photos and selfies. There are 4 large gateway allowing entry to the anfiteatro. It is just off Via Fillungo, the main shopping street and very easy to locate.

3. Le mura di Lucca

55100, Lucca Italy 05834422 http://www.comune.lucca.it/turismo/mura_di_lucca
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4.5 based on 9,271 reviews

Le mura di Lucca

Reviewed By Amethyst627 - York, United Kingdom

Whether you walk or cycle around the walls you will get a real feel for the scale and attractions of Lucca. Some of the underground areas are also worth dropping down for a view.

4. Trassilico

55027, Lucca Italy
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Trassilico

5. Torre delle Ore

Via Fillungo 20, 55100, Lucca Italy +39 0583 48090 http://www.lemuradilucca.it/torri/torre-delle-ore
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4.5 based on 682 reviews

Torre delle Ore

6. Pieve di S. Giorgio a Brancoli

Pieve di S. Giorgio a Brancoli, Lucca Italy +39 328 533 1903
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Pieve di S. Giorgio a Brancoli

7. Via Fillungo

Via Fillungo, Lucca Italy
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4.5 based on 873 reviews

Via Fillungo

Reviewed By david_marshall30 - Lucca, Italy

Best street in Lucca for all your shopping, clothing, shoes, I've creams, bars and a great art store. This where it all happens. In the evening they have the passagiata, where the the locals walk up and down the street, posing in their best clothes.

8. Chiesa di Santa Maria Corteorlandini

Via S. Maria Corte Orlandini, 55100, Lucca Italy +39 0583 467464
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Chiesa di Santa Maria Corteorlandini

9. Chiesa di Santa Caterina

Via del Crocifisso, 55100, Lucca Italy
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

Chiesa di Santa Caterina

10. Santuario di Santa Gemma Galgani

Via di Tiglio 271, 55100, Lucca Italy https://www.facebook.com/santuariogemmalucca/?fref=nf
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Santuario di Santa Gemma Galgani

Reviewed By RichardBoise - Boise, United States

We visited in May and were pleased to see that a new museum has now opened, and it complements and supplements the church quite well. The museum focuses on the life of Santa Gemma and contains many genuine relics of her life, some of which are quite touching. Her fingerless gloves, for example, were worn to cover the marks of the stigmata, and the last bits of clothing she wore show the stains of her death from tuberculosis. In addition, the museum has a first-class collection of relics of other saints. Truly a magnificent array of mementos tastefully arranged in several glass cabinets. The Santuario is just outside the walls and is a short walk from the Porta Elisa.

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