How to get to Lucca: train, car and airport
Lucca has a station just steps from the walls on three railway lines and two dedicated motorway exits: here's how to get there.
Travel guide to Lucca
Everything you need to visit Lucca: accommodation, itineraries, food and transport.
Practical guides
What to see in Lucca in 2 days
2-day itinerary in Lucca: walking the Walls, towers with hanging gardens, elliptical squares and hidden villas in the Lucchese countryside waiting to be discovered.
Where to stay in Lucca: neighborhoods, accommodation and practical tips
Complete guide on where to stay in Lucca: inside the Renaissance walls or in the villa countryside, best areas, accommodation and tips for every type of traveler.
Where to eat in Lucca: tordelli, farro and olive oil within the walls
Lucca has its own cuisine within Tuscany, tied to extra-virgin olive oil and Garfagnana farro: where to find it inside the Renaissance walls.
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