A magnifying glass focuses on the houses of the Duomo opera at the antiques market

A corner for Luccans

Lucca is a city to be experienced slowly and with curiosity, allowing yourself to be surprised by what happens off the beaten track.

Discover the city through the eyes of its residents: an invitation to experience Lucca "like a local," capturing its authentic rhythm, its small daily habits, and the liveliness of its public spaces.

Meet at marketsThere are markets every week, in the squares, courtyards, bastions, and streets of the historic center. From antiques to local agricultural products, from modern antiques to creative crafts, each market tells a story of Lucca's culture. Strolling among the stalls, chatting with the vendors, and being tempted by a curious object or a new flavor is a simple and immediate way to connect with the city.

Speaking of flavors... here the best dishes They pair well with local wines and traditions. Each dish has its own twist: tordelli (yes, with a "D"), torta coi becchi, spring garmugia, fried friars, and so on. To truly experience your own corner of Lucca, you absolutely have to try them!

Close-up of the back of a gilded wrought iron chair against the backdrop of the antiques market

Markets and flea markets

Recurring, themed, seasonal, and unusual markets and flea markets in the historic center and surrounding areas.

Detail of some donut-shaped buccellati with sultanas, on a table

Traditional dishes

Buccellato, garmugia, gobbi and canestrini, necci, tordelli. We'll tempt you.

What's happening in the city?

10 mannequins wearing elegant women's dresses lined up in the Santa Croce underground passageway in the Walls of Lucca.

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Lucca Fashion Week(end)

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View of the San Donato Gate from the walls of Lucca. On the left, a large plane tree stands on the ramparts.

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music

The Walls and the Music

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Detail of the Gothic windows of the Guinigi Palace. Slender marble columns with decorated capitals support trilobate pointed arches.

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Vito Tongiani at Palazzo Guinigi

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Take part in the events that mark the city calendarInternational festivals, musical events, fairs, sporting events, religious and traditional celebrations: every month Lucca offers opportunities to meet, celebrate, reflect, and share. Whether it's a concert under the stars, a historical parade, an art exhibition, a day dedicated to food, or a unique stroll, every moment is an opportunity to connect with the city's deepest soul.

Discover how to truly experience Lucca, between the daily life of those who live there and the amazement of those who visit it for the first time.

Daily passions

On a street, a man and a woman dance, smiling, in the rain. She wears an elegant dress with high heels. He wears a dark, elegant suit. In the distance, some people watch them.

go dancing

A girl and a large dog, seen from behind, are sitting on the edge of a lake on a foggy day. She is wearing a hooded coat. The dog is as large as the girl.

walking with a friend

A close-up of an elderly man's hand holding a walking stick. He wears a wedding ring.

listen to stories of the past

A boy and a girl are preparing food at a kitchen table. On the table are kitchen utensils, vegetables, and a glass of red wine. He is chopping vegetables, while she watches him and prepares a pot of spaghetti.

learn how to do it

a girl in summer, sporty clothes works on the computer sitting at a table outdoors

work in your free time

Lucca fans at the stadium with flags and a banner with the text: Lucca Football Club

support the local team
a man reads a book in an open place, on a bench.

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There is a month that the people of Lucca really feel, it is SeptemberSummer slowly turns into autumn, the air becomes crisp, the leaves change color and you begin to smell the scent of fried friars in the air, the music of the Luna Park. The city prepares for the celebration of Santa Croce, and to the traditional Trade Shows of September.

A month in which Lucca shares its story and its identity. Moments of celebration and profound spirituality.

A street in the historic center at night. On the first floor, glasses containing lit candles dimly illuminate the street.

The Lucca September

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