Lucca

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Introduction

Lucca is a delightful and peaceful place to visit in its own right, and it also serves as a great place to stay when visiting Pisa. Much less touristy than Pisa, it delights with true local restaurants, reasonable lodging and enough things to keep you entertained for several days. This is not a place that is overtaken by tour buses and T-shirt shops.

Sights and Activities

You can walk around the oldest part of town atop the walls that surround it. That will give you a quick overview of the town, and prepare you for wanderings within. Several plazas provide space for markets (non-touristy) and dining. It's fun to just get lost for a while, exploring little alleyways and discovering where they take you.

Events and Festivals

Getting There

By Plane

By Train

Easy train access. Pisa is only about 20 minutes away.

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

Getting Around

By Car

Not a bad base for touring Tuscany by car. Rentals available.

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

Eat

Lucca has great dining options. Restaurants serve mostly a local clientele, and so are 1) Full of atmosphere, 2) Really delicious with lots of authentic fare, and 3) Reasonably priced.

Drink

Sleep

Lucca has a reasonable batch of hotels and pensiones. Mostly small mom-and-pop places, including some that are up several long flights of stairs. If that is a concern, be sure you clarify things before confirming your reservation.

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

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