This vast square, where some of the biggest names in showbiz play music, is as large as its namesake’s ego.

Fierce Roman gladiators took part in epic battles here many centuries ago. Now, you can sit with an espresso and appreciate the tranquil atmosphere.

Visit this Romanesque church to see many acclaimed artworks and the well-preserved corpse of a saint from 800 years ago.

Crowds of travellers and locals are lured to this privately owned 17th-century palace by its acclaimed works of art and walled Italian garden.

Emerge from Lucca’s narrow alleys into a unique piazza, built on the remains of an ancient gladiatorial arena.

This medieval tower crowned by an array of oak trees is one of Lucca’s most iconic landmarks and contains a spectacular vista of the city.