Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Lucca

Name: Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
Address: Lucca, Italy

#2 among attractions in Lucca

Amphitheatre, Top attraction

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Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is a public square in the northeast quadrant of walled center of Lucca, region of Tuscany, Italy. The ring of buildings surrounding the square, follows the elliptical shape of the former second century Roman amphitheater of Lucca. The square can be reached through four gateways located at the four vertices of the ellipse. A cross is carved into the central tile of the square with the arms pointing to the four gateways of the square. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°50'43"N, 10°30'22"E

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Piazza dell'Anfiteatro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Michele in Foro, Torre Guinigi, Palazzo Guidiccioni, Basilica of San Frediano.

~1140 ftSW
1100s church with soaring ornate facade
San Michele in Foro, Lucca
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~630 ftSE
Medieval tower topped by holm-oak trees
Torre Guinigi, Lucca
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~580 ftSW
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Guidiccioni, Lucca
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~530 ftNW
1100s church with striking mosaic facade
Basilica of San Frediano, Lucca
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~850 ftSW
Museum, Tower
Torre delle Ore, Lucca
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~1150 ftSW
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Cenami, Lucca
6 min walk • The Palazzo Cenami is a Renaissance-style palace located on Via Santa Croce in central Lucca, region of Tuscany, Italy. The palace was designed in 1530 by Nicolao Civitali. Some attribute the palace's Florentine style of architecture to Agostino Marti in 1501.
~830 ftW
Museum, Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture
Palazzo Pfanner, Lucca
4 min walk • Palazzo Pfanner is a palace and a garden in Lucca, Italy, now converted into a museum of art and artifacts. Originally known as the Palazzo Controni, the building dates to 1667, and is notable mainly for its fine garden, attributed to Filippo Juvarra, and an interesting external stairway with loggia.
~1380 ftSW
Romanesque architecture, Church
San Giusto, Lucca
7 min walk • San Giusto is a church in Lucca, Tuscany, central Italy. Built over a pre-existing church, it dates to the second half of the 12th century. Named after 12th century Italian, Giustino Salce. This is where its name "San Giusto" comes from.
~1390 ftE
Historic church with medieval tombs
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Lucca
7 min walk • San Francesco is a former Gothic-style Roman-Catholic church and monastery located in Piazza San Francesco in central Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. Since its restoration, it is home to IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, a superior graduate school.
~950 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
San Salvatore, Lucca
5 min walk • San Salvatore in Mustolio is a Romanesque- style, Roman Catholic church located on Piazza of the same name in central Lucca, region of Tuscany, Italy.
~1340 ftSE
Romanesque architecture, Church
Santa Maria Forisportam, Lucca
7 min walk • Santa Maria Forisportam, also called Santa Maria Bianca, is a Romanesque-style, Roman Catholic church located on piazza Santa Maria Bianca in Lucca, region of Tuscany, Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Piazza dell'Anfiteatro?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of San Frediano, Lucca (3 min walk), Chiesa dei Santi Simone e Giuda, Lucca (3 min walk), Palazzo Guidiccioni, Lucca (3 min walk), San Pietro Somaldi, Lucca (3 min walk).

How to get to Piazza dell'Anfiteatro by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piazza dell'Anfiteatro:

Bus

Lazzi (13 min walk)
Vai Bus Ticket Office (14 min walk)

Train

Lucca (15 min walk)