Lucca Cathedral, Lucca

Name: Lucca Cathedral
Address: Via Duomo, Lucca, 55100, Italy
Telephone: +39 0583 496767

#7 among attractions in Lucca

Romanesque architecture, Church, Top attraction, Architecture, More...

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Facts and practical information

Lucca Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours in Lucca, Italy. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Lucca. Construction was begun in 1063 by Bishop Anselm. ()

Local name: Cattedrale di San Martino Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 43°50'26"N, 10°30'22"E

Address

Via DuomoLucca 55100 Italy

Contact

+39 0583 496767

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Day trips

Lucca Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Michele in Foro, Torre Guinigi, Palazzo Guidiccioni, Holy Face of Lucca.

~1270 ftNW
1100s church with soaring ornate facade
San Michele in Foro, Lucca
7 min walk • San Michele in Foro is a captivating historical church located in the heart of Lucca, Italy, a city renowned for its well-preserved Renaissance walls and enchanting old town. This Roman Catholic basilica stands on the site of the ancient Roman forum, hence its name "in...
~1150 ftN
Medieval tower topped by holm-oak trees
Torre Guinigi, Lucca
6 min walk • The Torre Guinigi is a tower in Lucca, Tuscany, central Italy. It is a typical example of local Romanesque-Gothic architecture. The height of the tower is 45 meters with a total of 233 steps to reach the top.
~1290 ftN
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Guidiccioni, Lucca
7 min walk • The Palazzo Guidiccioni is a 16th-century urban palace located in Lucca, region of Tuscany, Italy. The Guidiccioni had owned the site in the 8th century. Construction if the building we see today is attributed to Vincenzo Civitali. The palace was acquired by the government in 1822.
~50 ftNW
Monuments and statues, Romanesque architecture
Holy Face of Lucca, Lucca
1 min walk • The Holy Face of Lucca is an eight-foot-tall, ancient wooden carving of Christ crucified in Lucca, Italy. Medieval legends state that it was sculpted by Nicodemus who assisted St. Joseph of Arimathea in placing Christ in his tomb after the crucifixion. The same legends placed its miraculous arrival in Lucca to AD 782.
~1140 ftNW
Museum, Tower
Torre delle Ore, Lucca
6 min walk • The Torre delle Ore or Torre dell'Orologio is a clock-tower or turret clock located on Via Fillungo in central Lucca, region of Tuscany, Italy.
~1220 ftW
Vernacular architecture, Art gallery, Historical place
Ducal Palace, Lucca
6 min walk • The Ducal Palace is a palace in Lucca, Tuscany, central Italy.
~1380 ftE
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Orto Botanico Comunale di Lucca, Lucca
7 min walk • The Orto Botanico Comunale di Lucca is a botanical garden located at Via del Giardino Botanico, 14, Lucca, Italy, and operated by the city. It is open daily during the warmer months, and weekday mornings off-season. An admission fee is charged.
~950 ftNW
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Cenami, Lucca
5 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.
~850 ftNW
Romanesque architecture, Church
San Giusto, Lucca
5 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.
~760 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Teatro del Giglio, Lucca
4 min walk • The Teatro del Giglio is the historic city theater and opera house located in Piazza del Giglio #13 and #15 in the center of Lucca, region of Tuscany, Italy.
~860 ftNE
Romanesque architecture, Church
Santa Maria Forisportam, Lucca
5 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 Lucca Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Holy Face of Lucca, Lucca (1 min walk), Santa Maria della Rosa, Lucca (2 min walk), Santi Giovanni e Reparata, Lucca (3 min walk), Santissima Annunziata dei Servi, Lucca (3 min walk).

How to get to Lucca Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lucca Cathedral:

Train

Lucca (6 min walk)

Bus

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