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Lucca

Tuscany, Italy · Europe

About Lucca

Lucca is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Capannori, 41km from Carrara Marble Quarries.

Lucca is a town located in Tuscany, Italy. With a population of 81,748, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Lucca sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lucca to your route.

About Lucca

Lucca ( LOO-kə, Italian: [ˈlukka] ) is a city and comune in Tuscany, Central Italy, on the Serchio River, in a fertile plain. The city has a population of about 89,000, while its province has a population of 383,957. Lucca is known as an Italian "Città d'arte" (City of Art) from its almost intact Renaissance-era city

Read more walls and its very well preserved historic center, where, among other buildings and monuments, are located the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, which has its origins in the second half of the 1st century A.D., the Guinigi Tower, a 45-metre-tall (150 ft) tower that dates from the 14th century and the Cathedral of San Martino. The city is the birthplace of numerous world-class composers, including Giacomo Puccini, Alfredo Catalani, and Luigi Boccherini.

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Lucca offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Lucca located?

Lucca is located in Tuscany, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 43.8437 latitude, 10.5045 longitude.

What is the population of Lucca?

Lucca has a population of approximately 81,748 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
81,748
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
43.8437, 10.5045

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Lucca

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Devil's Bridge (Ponte della Maddalena)

A striking medieval humpback bridge arching over the Serchio river at Borgo a Mozzano in the Garfagnana, its improbably steep 11th-century span the stuff of devil-pact legend.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Leaning Tower of Pisa

World-famous freestanding bell tower known for its unintended four-degree lean, built over 199 years from 1173.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Museo Piaggio

The museum dedicated to Vespa and Piaggio in Pontedera, Tuscany, celebrating Italian scooter culture and design.

23 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Carrara Marble Quarries

Vast white marble amphitheatres in the Apuan Alps supplied Michelangelo, tourable by 4x4 above Carrara.

41 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Volterra

An ancient Etruscan hilltop town in Tuscany known for its alabaster workshops and Roman theater ruins.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Lucca

  • Right hereDevil's Bridge (Ponte della Maddalena)A striking medieval humpback bridge arching over the Serchio river at Borgo a Mozzano in the Garfagnana, its improbably steep 11th-century span the stuff of devil-pact legend.
  • 61 kmAutostrada del SoleItaly's original motorway running from Milan to Naples through Tuscany and past Rome, an icon of postwar Italian engineering.
  • 62 kmPiazzale MichelangeloA panoramic terrace above Florence offering the most iconic sweeping view of the city's skyline with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.
  • 67 kmSantuario della Madonna di MonteneroA clifftop sanctuary along the SS1 coastal road in Riomaggiore offering dramatic views over the Cinque Terre coastline.
  • 67 kmPasso della FutaA flowing 903 m Apennine pass on the SS65 between Bologna and Florence, a beloved stage of the historic Mille Miglia route and a weekend pilgrimage for Italian drivers and riders.
  • 71 kmCinque Terre Coastal TrailA legendary hiking path connecting all five Cinque Terre villages along dramatic coastal cliffs above the Ligurian Sea.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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