Discover the enchanting city of Lucca, where Renaissance walls embrace a treasure trove of Italian history and culture. This perfectly preserved jewel of Tuscany invites visitors to cycle along its iconic tree-lined ramparts, wander through medieval piazzas, and climb the unique Guinigi Tower, crowned with ancient oak trees.
From Puccini's birthplace to the magnificent Duomo di San Martino, Lucca captivates with its architectural splendors and artistic heritage. Our comprehensive guide reveals the city's most remarkable attractions, ensuring you experience the authentic charm of this elegant Tuscan gem. Whether scaling historic towers for panoramic views or savoring local delicacies, Lucca offers timeless experiences in a city that time forgot.
From Puccini's birthplace to the magnificent Duomo di San Martino, Lucca captivates with its architectural splendors and artistic heritage. Our comprehensive guide reveals the city's most remarkable attractions, ensuring you experience the authentic charm of this elegant Tuscan gem. Whether scaling historic towers for panoramic views or savoring local delicacies, Lucca offers timeless experiences in a city that time forgot.
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St Martin Cathedral, Lucca
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09:00 - 10:00
Start your day at Lucca's historic center, at the lovely Piazza Antelminelli, and continue to the impressive St Martin Cathedral. Built during the sixth century, the Roman Catholic Cathedral has a mix of architectural styles, Gothic and Romanesque. The Cathedral receives world fame, for the Holy Face of Lucca, an ancient wooden demonstration of the Christ crucifixion. St Martin Cathedral is also home to masterpiece artworks by brilliant Italian artists, as Domenico Ghirlandaio, Tintoretto, Fra Bartolomeo, and others.
Piazza Antelminelli, 55100 Lucca LU, ItalyGuinigi Tower, Lucca
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10:00 - 11:00
Torre Guinigi, a 45 meters Romanesque-Gothic tower that was part of the Guinigi family complex. You can climb up to the roof which has a lovely garden and provides a magnificent panoramic view of Lucca.
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Lucca
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11:00 - 12:00
Do not miss one of Lucca's old city highlights, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro. An enchanting elliptical square, a reminder to the ancient Roman amphitheater who held at this place. Surrounded by buildings, the lively square is a central place in the old city and another display of the way Italian cities develop architecturally with time.
Lunch
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12:00 - 13:00
Nearby places to eat
Nice place to eat. Reasonable prices.
Excellent ice cream. Open all year long.
Excellent food. Reasonable prices.
San Frediano Basilica, Lucca
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13:00 - 13:30
San Frediano Basilica is another fine example of why Lucca is called the "city of 100 churches". The Romanesque church is famous for the unique and notable 13th century mosaic on the church's façade.
Chiesa di San Michele in Foro, Lucca
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14:00 - 15:00
Chiesa di San Michele in Foro (Church of San Michele in Foro) is a remarkable Roman Catholic Church, with an exquisite interior and outstanding façade. The church was built on the ruins of a Roman forum that was originally constructed at this place.
Walls of Lucca
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15:00 - 17:00
Well preserved defensive walls from the 16th century, that surround the old city. Mura di Lucca as the locals call it is approximately 4 kilometers and has six gates. It is spectacular not only due to its historical value but due to the splendid trees planted along the wall.