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- Le Mura di Lucca (the City Walls) — A flat, tree-lined promenade running around the historic center where locals walk, cycle, picnic and you get a rare city-top perspective without the tourists jostling you; best at sunrise or for a leisurely loop on a rental bike.
- Piazza dell’Anfiteatro — The elliptical square built on an ancient Roman arena; the curve of cafés and homes makes for great people-watching, photo angles and a real feel for how Lucca reuses its past in everyday life.
- Torre Guinigi — A medieval tower crowned with a tiny oak grove on its roof; climbing earns you a compact, glorious view of red tiles and church spires and that quirky symbol-of-Lucca photo everyone remembers.
- Cattedrale di San Martino (Lucca Cathedral) — Beyond the façade you’ll find the Volto Santo (the wooden
- Le Mura di Lucca (the City Walls) — A flat, tree-lined promenade running around the historic center where locals walk, cycle, picnic and you get a rare city-top perspective without the tourists jostling you; best at sunrise or for a leisurely loop on a rental bike.
- Piazza dell’Anfiteatro — The elliptical square built on an ancient Roman arena; the curve of cafés and homes makes for great people-watching, photo angles and a real feel for how Lucca reuses its past in everyday life.
- Torre Guinigi — A medieval tower crowned with a tiny oak grove on its roof; climbing earns you a compact, glorious view of red tiles and church spires and that quirky symbol-of-Lucca photo everyone remembers.
- Cattedrale di San Martino (Lucca Cathedral) — Beyond the façade you’ll find the Volto Santo (the wooden “Holy Face”), fine medieval sculpture and the famous tomb of Ilaria del Carretto — it’s where religious art and civic pride intersect.
- Casa Natale di Giacomo Puccini (Puccini’s Birthplace) — Modest house-turned-museum that grounds Lucca’s big musical legacy in a real family home; audioguides, personal effects and scores make the composer’s life tangible.
- Basilica di San Frediano — A striking mosaic façade you can’t miss and an interior intact with early medieval features; less polished than the cathedral but full of texture, history and genuine local devotion.
- Torre delle Ore (Clock Tower) — Climb the stairs to peek at an ancient clock mechanism and enjoy another skyline viewpoint; the creaky stairway and small rooms make it feel like a secret reward for climbing.
- Palazzo Pfanner & Garden — A compact Baroque palace with a beautifully kept garden, ornate rooms and an old herbalist’s pharmacy display; peaceful, photogenic and a nice counterpoint to busier squares.
- Museo Nazionale di Villa Guinigi — Housed in a Renaissance villa, it’s the place to see Lucca’s medieval and Renaissance sculpture and objects up close — good context if you care about local art beyond the main churches.
- Orto Botanico Comunale (Botanical Garden) — A quiet, scholarly green space tied to the university; a pleasant break from stone and cobbles with interesting plantings, a small pond and a mellow local vibe.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.