Location: Province of Lucca
Top Things to do in Province of Lucca
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Province of Lucca, Tuscany
The Province of Lucca (Italian: Provincia di Lucca) is a province in the Tuscany region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Lucca.
Restaurants in Province of Lucca
1. Torre Guinigi
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4.5 based on 3,864 reviews
This tower is easily recognizable: it has a leaning tree growing out of its top.
Reviewed By ArmyRangeratMIT - Wayne, United States
There are so many lovely things to do in Lucca, and climbing the Guinigi Tower to get a panoramic view of the lovely city you’re in is a great idea, especially early in the day when you are working up your appetite for a delicious Pranzo lunch! Don’t miss it!
2. Piazza Anfiteatro
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4.5 based on 5,168 reviews
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. Puccini Museum - Casa Natale
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4.5 based on 637 reviews
The museum is located in a flat on the second floor of an ancient building in the heart of Lucca, where Giacomo Puccini was born on December 22, 1858. In this house the composer spent the years of his childhood and first youth. The birth home was transformed into a museum in 1979 and carefully restored in 2011: today it looks like when young Giacomo lived there. The museum preserves Puccini’s Steinway & Sons piano on which he composed Turandot, autograph scores of youthful compositions, letters, photographs, precious drafts, such as the “libretti” of Tosca, La fanciulla del West and an extraordinary musical sketch of La bohème. Noteworthy the costume of Turandot worn by Maria Jeritza at the Metropolitan Opera House of New York in 1926. The birth home is a central element of Puccini Museum, the articulate museum complex that, following a journey along the footprints left by the great composer, rediscovers his personality, his passions, his genius.
Reviewed By mcr1018 - Phoenix, United States
I can take opera or leave it (although some of the music is well known outside the opera house), but when in Lucca, this museum is fascinating, We bought our tickets at the office & bookshop on the plaza (Piazza Cittadella; where the Puccini statue is), and the museum is well-marked on a street off of it. We walked up a long flight of stairs to the museum (there is a lift, but we read later that it has to be booked to use "at least 2 days before the visit" at the ticket office. We were welcomed by a very knowledgeable staff person who would occasionally stop in a room to tell us about something special (it wasn't crowded). We wandered around the rooms, following the map. Many items of the era and Puccini's life and creative works were displayed. Of particular pride was the Steinway piano and autographed scores and markings of modifications or interpretations. The 1926 costume of Turandot from the NY Metropolitan Opera amazing even to a opera neutral such as me. We saw the upper room (garret?) where he composed and could just see the "angel" statue over the rooftops from the Cathedrale San Michele--an inspiration. I've been to many homes of significant authors and composers, sometimes disappointed and sometimes inspired myself; this one was worth the time and entrance fee. [The map/program says no pictures or video recording, but the staff person said it was okay.]
4. Basilica of San Frediano
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4.5 based on 978 reviews
Reviewed By Ylandre - Cape Town Central, South Africa
As with a few other Lucca attractions this Basilica calls for a visit. Artwork, carvings, displays are worth every minute of the visit. The monumental golden mosaic on the facade is breathtaking. The 12th century baptismal font is a must see. This is also the resting place for Santa Zita (1212-1272) and she is on display inside the Basilica. Please be respectful when visiting the Basilica and dress appropriately.
5. San Michele in Foro
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4.5 based on 1,399 reviews
Reviewed By luciana222016 - Bucharest, Romania
San Michele in Foro is a Roman Catholic basilica church in Lucca, Tuscany, central Italy, built over the ancient Roman forum. It is dedicated to Archangel Michael. admission is free. it is noticed by the facade which is very beautiful and which ends at the top with the Saint Michael station. The interior is intensely decorated with monolithic marble columns and among the works of art are Madonna with the Child of Andrea della Robbia and the four saints of Lippi.
6. Lucca's Duomo (Cattedrale di San Martino)
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4.5 based on 2,516 reviews
Reviewed By LePatioDordogne - France, null
We paid €9 each for the ticket which allowed you to climb to the top of the bell tower (you need a good head for heights), into the spectacular cathedral and into the museum. We thought it was great value for money, the views were amazing, the stained glass windows and paintings were beautiful and the museum was great. We highly recommend this.
7. Le mura di Lucca
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4.5 based on 9,271 reviews
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.
8. Duomo di Pietrasanta
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4.5 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By gordonshade
simply fabulous range of products especially the cakes ,buns and sandwiches which together with their coffee makes a visit a MUST . Staff are friendly and super efficient .
9. Villa Torrigiani
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4.5 based on 188 reviews
10. Fortezza di Montecarlo
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4.5 based on 247 reviews
Reviewed By asmbert
The fortress is really worth while visiting. Very informative, an interesting history, beautiful viesws and very nice people. Afterwards a nice glass of wine in the historic center of Montecarlo.
