City walls of Lucca, Renaissance city walls in Lucca, Italy
The defensive structure extends for 4.2 kilometers with twelve curtain walls, eleven bastions, and six entrance gates around the historic center of Lucca.
Construction of the current walls started in 1504 and continued until 1648, replacing earlier medieval fortifications to address the evolution of military technology.
The walls transformed from military defense into a public promenade during the 1820s when Maria Luisa de Borbon initiated their conversion into recreational spaces.
Visitors can walk or cycle along the tree-lined pathway atop the 12-meter-high walls, which connects multiple entrance points to the city center.
During the 1812 Serchio River flood, the gates of these fortifications were sealed, successfully protecting the entire city from rising waters.
Location: Lucca
Inception: 1513
Website: http://lemuradilucca.it
Address: Porta san Donato, Via delle Mura Urbane, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy 55100 Lucca
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +3905832213
Website: http://lemuradilucca.it
GPS coordinates: 43.84335,10.51476
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
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