Ducal Palace, Lucca

Name: Ducal Palace
Address: Piazza Napoleone, Lucca, Italy
Telephone: +39 583 4171

#9 among attractions in Lucca

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The Ducal Palace is a palace in Lucca, Tuscany, central Italy. ()

Local name: Palazzo Ducale Coordinates: 43°50'29"N, 10°30'6"E

Address

Piazza NapoleoneLucca Italy

Contact

+39 583 4171

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Ducal Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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1100s church with soaring ornate facade
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Monuments and statues, Romanesque architecture
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~1220 ftE
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Palace, Renaissance architecture
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San Giusto, Lucca
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~460 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Teatro del Giglio, Lucca
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~1040 ftNW
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Palace
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ducal Palace?

Nearby attractions include Piazza Napoleone, Lucca (2 min walk), Sant'Alessandro, Lucca (2 min walk), Chiesa di San Romano, Lucca (2 min walk), Teatro del Giglio, Lucca (3 min walk).

How to get to Ducal Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ducal Palace:

Bus

Lazzi (7 min walk)
Vai Bus Ticket Office (7 min walk)

Train

Lucca (10 min walk)