Lucca district, Tuscany, Italy

Places to visit near Lucca

Lucca is a town in Lucca district, Tuscany, Italy, home to about 81,748 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 25 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 museums. The must-see places are Palazzo Pfanner (1 km), Palazzo Mansi National Museum (1 km) and Villa Reale di Marlia (9 km).

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Lucca, Tuscany
Lucca, Lucca district, Tuscany, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lucca at a glance

Location
Lucca district, Tuscany, Italy
Population
about 81,748
Coordinates
43.8437° N, 10.5045° E
Places within 50 km
82 (82 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Lucca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lucca: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Lucca

86 churches within 100 km of Lucca. The closest is San Martino in Greppo (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lucca

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lucca. The closest is Palazzo Pfanner (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lucca

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lucca. The closest is Femminamorta (40 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Lucca

39 museums within 100 km of Lucca. The closest is Palazzo Mansi National Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lucca

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lucca. The closest is Oasi Dune di Tirrenia (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Lucca

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lucca. The closest is Ex Stazione di Marina di Pisa (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Lucca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lucca
  2. 1 km Palazzo Mansi National Museum · museum, Modena
  3. 15 km San Martino in Greppo · church, Lucca
  4. 9 km Villa Reale di Marlia · museum, Modena
  5. 4 km Villa Mansi, Segromigno in Monte · museum, Modena
  6. 11 km Palazzo Pfanner · heritage site, Modena
  7. 0 km Back to Lucca

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How to reach Lucca

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lucca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2586San Martino in Greppo (15 km)
    Forts & heritage1768Palazzo Pfanner (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1542Femminamorta (40 km)
    Museums1239Palazzo Mansi National Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens515Oasi Dune di Tirrenia (36 km)
    Beaches & coast311Ex Stazione di Marina di Pisa (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Lago di Porta (40 km)
    Other attractions04Santuario di Maria Santissima Madre della Divina Provvidenza (70 km)
    Parks23Parco Sandro Pertini "Parterre" (44 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Isola della Scuola (71 km)

    Lucca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lucca?

    Palazzo Pfanner (heritage site, about 1 km), Palazzo Mansi National Museum (museum, about 1 km), Villa Reale di Marlia (museum, about 9 km), Villa Mansi, Segromigno in Monte (museum, about 11 km), San Martino in Greppo (church, about 15 km), Palazzo Vecchio De’ Medici (heritage site, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lucca?

    82 places on Spotwander: 25 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Lucca?

    San Martino in Greppo, about 15 km by road; Santuario della Madonna dell'Acqua (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lucca?

    Palazzo Pfanner, about 1 km by road; Palazzo Vecchio De’ Medici (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lucca?

    Femminamorta, about 40 km by road; Poggio Corbolone (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lucca?

    Start in Lucca, visit Palazzo Mansi National Museum, then San Martino in Greppo, then Villa Reale di Marlia, then Villa Mansi, Segromigno in Monte, then Palazzo Pfanner, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lucca?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Lucca

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lucca’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lucca on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.