Lucca's Renaissance city walls and medieval towers in Tuscany

Lucca Day Trip from Florence — Renaissance Walls & Medieval Towers

Florence, Italy

HistoryWalking
Would you do this?
Duration7 hrs
EffortModerate
BudgetBudget
StyleSelf-Guided
OpenEvery day
Best monthsApr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct

About This Activity

Lucca's Renaissance walls (4.2 km) are the defining feature of this perfectly preserved medieval city — wide enough at the top to serve as a tree-lined promenade, they are best toured by rented bicycle from one of the stalls at the gates. Inside the walls, find the Guinigi Tower with oak trees growing from its summit, the Romanesque Duomo, and the amphitheater-shaped Piazza dell'Anfiteatro. Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella run hourly (80 minutes, from €8). A relaxed day with minimal crowds.

* Guingi Tower in Lucca * Piazza dell’Anfiteatro * St. Martin Cathedral * Town of Lucca

Seasonal note: Best spring and autumn; Lucca Comics in October

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