You can climb up the tower for a fee You will get a beautiful bird's eye view of the city below…read more Lots of stairs but worth it. There's some congestion getting up to the roof but that's a must. It's like a small roof garden with a handful of trees.

By the end of - actually before the end of - three weeks in Italy I'd had enough of climbing to the…read moretops of towers. So much so that I took one look at Pisa's Leaning Tower and shrugged: No need to go up there. In Lucca though, there's but one tower and if you've never seen trees growing atop something that sits up hundreds of stairs here lies that opportunity. Torre Guinigi is 230 mostly wide stairs topped by a lookout area featuring a number of mature trees. During my visit, rains made the lookout area quite puddle-filled and getting around to the each side of the lookout area was made difficult as one isn't supposed to actually get up into the dirt area of the trees. It required some gymnastics but I was able to make my way around the space to view Lucca from above in all directions. Come in dry weather and you should have no such difficulties. For about 6 euro (less for students) you'll see Lucca from above and see the trees which grow way up there. This isn't the tallest lookout tower from which I observed Italy, nor is it the best (that'd be Florence's Duomo and, in second place, the nearby Bell Tower) but it's a fun and sweet little part of your day and something worth doing while in Lucca, even if only to say you did it.

This spot is a must-see when in Lucca. It's actually an old roman amphitheatre and held up to…read more10'000 spectators back in its time. After the Roman downfall it wasn't used as such anymore and was falling apart partly. In the end being used just for salt storage. Luckily in the 19th Century it was being rebuilt to what it is today. The shape is still visible as are some parts of the old Amphitheatre. Now it's a lively spacious square with lots of restaurants and cafés and shops. Since 2006 together with the old town of Lucca part of the UNESCO world heritage. It's fun to have a walk around the Anfiteatro, sitting down and having a drink, watching the world go by. A beautiful spot.

Very pretty piazza surrounded by shops and cafes. There is even a vintage shop in the square (very…read moreoverpriced!) and places to buy traditional ceramics. Just take a rest at one of the many cafes and enjoy a glass of wine while you people watch-that's what i do!

This is the heart of this incredibly beautiful old town. And right in this heart sits the amazing…read moreSan Michele in Foro. An impressive Roman Catholic Basilica first mentioned in the year 795 (!!) and rebuilt in 1070. You are looking at a history of well over 1000 years here. The facade is really detailed and so is the impressive tower. It's definitely one of the most beautiful Basilicas we've ever encountered. Around the piazza there are lots of shops, cafés, restaurants, gelaterias etc. We bought some good wine at Enoteca Marsili Lucca and had some decent Gelato at the Café Casali. Good times.

This historical landmark is incredible to behold. It is dedicated to St. Michael and is known for…read morehousing the famous Magrini Altarpiece by Lippi. The architecture is Romanesque, with an impressive level of fine detail both inside and out. The interior is more solemn compared to other churches I've visited, but just as intriguing, especially in the ornate carvings that reward a closer look.

In the square we enjoyed pizza & gelato. I purchased unique beautiful hair clips or barrettes…read more This busy square is great for people watching. There were lots of cafés, shops, thanks, florists and churchgoers.

After visiting Pisa, we came to visit Lucca. Quite an interesting town. Walked around and you…read morereally need a good map to navigate in this walled-up town.

**My visit took place in January of 2020**…read more An incredible place to visit. This is one of the few cities on earth still surrounded by a medieval wall. The top of the ramparts are filled with vegetation now where people enjoy taking a stroll. This place is a must to go visit. Only a 2 hours train ride through beautiful Tuscany from Rome and it is worth every minute. Best of all... it is FREE to walk around here and visit the city inside the walls. Such a peaceful yet lively place, it definitely takes you back through time as you walk around on top of these walls. The walls loop around the town of Lucca which makes for a very pleasant walk. Also it is a great place to take pictures fly your drone and capture the wall from above. I wish o would have had one back then. Either way I am sure you will enjoy this place of the planet. Highly recommended it. Follow me and my adventures @Sin_Aguayo_Canelito fb: Sin Aguayo

Traveled all over northern Italy and this was the best kept secret. We decided to stop to just…read morecheck out the area. We ended up in the heart of Lucca. It's more of a locals place than a tourist location. Great food and great shops in the area. We truly fell in love with the city.