Torre delle Ore, Lucca

Name: Torre delle Ore
Address: Via Fillungo, Lucca, 55100, Italy
Telephone: +39 0583 316846

#8 among attractions in Lucca

Top attraction, Museum, Tower

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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. ()

Local name: Torre delle ore Coordinates: 43°50'36"N, 10°30'15"E

Address

Via FillungoLucca 55100 Italy

Contact

+39 0583 316846

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Torre delle Ore – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Michele in Foro, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Torre Guinigi, Palazzo Guidiccioni.

~350 ftW
1100s church with soaring ornate facade
San Michele in Foro, Lucca
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Amphitheatre
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Lucca
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~740 ftE
Medieval tower topped by holm-oak trees
Torre Guinigi, Lucca
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~270 ftNE
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Guidiccioni, Lucca
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~1090 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Romanesque architecture
Holy Face of Lucca, Lucca
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~1020 ftN
1100s church with striking mosaic facade
Basilica of San Frediano, Lucca
5 min walk • The Basilica of San Frediano is a Romanesque church in Lucca, Italy, situated on the Piazza San Frediano.
~1140 ftSE
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Lucca Cathedral, Lucca
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~1000 ftSW
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Ducal Palace, Lucca
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~310 ftS
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Cenami, Lucca
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~900 ftN
Museum, Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture
Palazzo Pfanner, Lucca
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~540 ftS
Romanesque architecture, Church
San Giusto, Lucca
3 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Torre delle Ore?

Nearby attractions include San Cristoforo, Lucca (1 min walk), Palazzo Guidiccioni, Lucca (2 min walk), Palazzo Cenami, Lucca (2 min walk), San Michele in Foro, Lucca (2 min walk).

How to get to Torre delle Ore by public transport?

The nearest stations to Torre delle Ore:

Bus

Lazzi (10 min walk)
Vai Bus Ticket Office (10 min walk)

Train

Lucca (12 min walk)