The central avenue of the Palazzo Pfanner garden with limestone statues and lemon trees. In the background, the façade of the palace with large, ornate windows.

From the heart of Lucca to the hills

The area around Lucca is rich in stories to discover, places to explore, and experiences to enjoy.
An area that encompasses diverse landscapes and emotions in just a few kilometers.
From the historic centers of cities and art-filled villages to the hills of olive oil and wine, along the paths of monumental villas and Romanesque churches. In the footsteps of Giacomo Puccini, to the coast of natural parks and romantic walks, and to the Serchio Valley, where you can discover refined art, vibrant nature, and the welcoming colors of the seasons.

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The places of history

Not only in the historic center, but also in the surrounding areas of Lucca, you can breathe and experience history thanks to the many sites that have been preserved in all their beauty. Discover the main ones.

The silhouette of Torre Guinigi appears at the end of a street flanked by tall buildings with many windows

Lucca: 2000 years of history

Romanesque art
A cherub sits in a small artificial cave.

The monumental villas
The Napoleonic court dress in silk and silver embroidery, housed at the National Museum of Palazzo Mansi. On the back wall is a portrait of Elisa Bonaparte enthroned, wearing a similar dress.

Napoleonic Lucca
The Serchio River flows through poplar and willow trees under a spring sky. A few houses line the left bank, with hills in the background.

The territories

Lucca “fòra”, Lucca outside, outside the Walls.
It's the global name that the people of Lucca give to the world that is… outside the City Walls.
A fantastic world even just a stone's throw from home.

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