Watch life go by at Piazza San Francesco. If its well-trodden paths could talk, this historic town square would have countless tales to tell.

This public square in Lucca Historical Center is popular with many travelers, so make a spot for it on your must-see list. Don't think that's all there is to do here, though. There are loads more options waiting for you to discover after Piazza San Francesco. Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Guinigi Tower, and Palazzo Pfanner are nearby.

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Aurum Firenze

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7.6/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)

The staff is very friendly.

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The Moon Boutique Hotel & Spa

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Florence (FLR)

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Hands down the best place we have stayed. They accommodated to go breakfasts for our tours, arranged taxis, made cappuccino when we were heading out the door. Wonderful experience

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Aurum Uffizi

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9/10 – Great Location and Solid Stay Aurum Uffizi offers a good experience overall. The location is excellent — just a short walk to the city’s main attractions. The services were good and the staff was helpful. The stay was average but comfortable.

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Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour

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LUCCA the Puccini bike path and Massacciuccoli lake

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Classes & workshops

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Private cooking class at a local's home in Lucca

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Carriage tour in the historic center of Lucca

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Popular places to visit

Torre delle Ore featuring heritage architecture and a city

Via Fillungo

You can enjoy retail therapy at Via Fillungo during your visit to Lucca. Check out the stunning cathedral and lively bars in this walkable area.

Guinigi Tower

4.5/5(62 reviews)

Gaze out over Lucca from one of the city’s most famous landmarks, a medieval tower topped by a collection of oak trees.

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Lucca Roman Amphitheatre

Emerge from Lucca’s narrow alleys into a unique piazza, built on the remains of an ancient gladiatorial arena.

Piazza dell'Anfiteatro

4.5/5(75 reviews)

Unwind in the attractive square where Roman gladiators once fought. For one day of the year it is now completely filled with flowers.

Basilica di San Frediano which includes heritage architecture

Basilica of San Frediano

4.5/5(17 reviews)

A Romanesque-style church filled with many notable works of art and the well-preserved body of an 800-year-old saint.

Church of San Francesco

Find out about the history of Lucca when you take a trip to Church of San Francesco. Check out the stunning cathedral and lively bars in this walkable area.