Lucca

The city center contains narrow cobblestone streets, ancient squares, and Renaissance buildings encircled by a complete set of defensive walls from the 16th century.

Founded by Etruscans, Lucca gained status as a Roman colony in 89 BC and maintained independence as a republic for five centuries until the 19th century.

The birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini hosts one of Europe's largest comic and gaming conventions, drawing thousands of visitors annually to its medieval streets.

Visitors can walk or cycle on the wide tree-lined pathways atop the city walls, which extend for 4 kilometers around the historical center.

The oval-shaped Piazza dell'Anfiteatro preserves the exact form of an ancient Roman amphitheater, with buildings constructed along its original perimeter.

Location: Province of Lucca

Elevation above the sea: 19 m

Shares border with: Borgo a Mozzano, Camaiore, Capannori, Pescaglia, San Giuliano Terme, Massarosa, Vecchiano

Address: 55100 Lucca, Province of Lucca, Italy 55100 Lucca

Website: http://comune.lucca.it

GPS coordinates: 43.85000,10.51667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:14