{"id":3340,"date":"2025-09-25T12:39:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T12:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3340"},"modified":"2025-09-25T12:54:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T12:54:10","slug":"piazza-napoleone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/piazza-napoleone\/","title":{"rendered":"Piazza Napoleone Lucca: A Guide to Lucca\u2019s Iconic Square"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3340\" class=\"elementor elementor-3340\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3cec3f30 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3cec3f30\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7b3696bf\" data-id=\"7b3696bf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17e588f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17e588f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In Lucca\u2019s historic centre is the famous <strong>Piazza Napoleone<\/strong>. It is a wide, open, and lively square, full of local history, culture, and daily life in Tuscany.<\/p><p>Many local events, markets and concerts take place in <strong>Lucca Piazza Napoleone<\/strong>, while cafes and restaurants are also aligned within the piazza. You can enjoy a cappuccino or discover centuries of history, all in this one iconic square.<\/p><p>Join us as we guide you through <strong>Napoleone Square<\/strong> and share all the must-see attractions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51143131 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"51143131\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cc30111 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1cc30111\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72bb9824 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"72bb9824\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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italy\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item elementor-animated-item--grow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAll accommodation in Tuscany\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item elementor-animated-item--grow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBook now\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-19e3650d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"19e3650d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b2f5bbc\" data-id=\"1b2f5bbc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1861a7e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1861a7e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where is Piazza Napoleone located?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df1188b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df1188b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Piazza Napoleone<\/strong> is located in the historic centre of Lucca, within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/walls-lucca\/\">Renaissance city walls<\/a> that encircle the town for 4.2 km.<\/p><p>The <strong>Palazzo Ducale<\/strong> borders the square and is centrally located to other famous landmarks in Lucca, like the <strong>Teatro del Giglio<\/strong>. Its rectangular layout and size make it one of the largest open spaces in Lucca, which is a rare find as the city is iconically full of narrow medieval streets.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac82798 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"ac82798\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=piazza%20napoleone%20lucca&#038;t=m&#038;z=12&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"piazza napoleone lucca\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"piazza napoleone lucca\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6404e84 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6404e84\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6929cee\" data-id=\"6929cee\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59c582a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"59c582a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the historical significance of the Piazza Napoleone?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05846c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05846c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The piazza has a lot of historical significance for Lucca. It began in the 14th century, when <em>Castruccio Castracani<\/em> constructed the <strong>Augusta Fortress<\/strong> in 1322. This established the area as a military and political stronghold. However, in 1370, the citizens of Lucca demolished most of the fortress as a protest against centralised power.<\/p><p>Later, during the Napoleonic era between 1805 and 1814, Napoleon\u2019s sister, <em>Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi<\/em>, who ruled Lucca as Princess, turned the space into an open square and named it after her brother. Finally, in the 19th century, the monument to <em>Maria Luisa di Borbone<\/em>, who was the Duchess of Lucca, was installed at the centre in 1843.<\/p><p>Today, <strong>Piazza Napoleone<\/strong> showcases all the layers of its history.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cbe06a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1cbe06a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/piazza-napoleone-lucca-tuscany-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3393\" alt=\"piazza-napoleone-lucca-tuscany.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/piazza-napoleone-lucca-tuscany-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/piazza-napoleone-lucca-tuscany-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/piazza-napoleone-lucca-tuscany-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/piazza-napoleone-lucca-tuscany.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1a0cb38 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1a0cb38\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dd12323\" data-id=\"dd12323\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1118b7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1118b7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Monuments and buildings around Piazza Napoleone<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11b08bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11b08bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>1. Palazzo Ducale<\/h3><p>The Palazzo Ducale was originally a fortress that later became the residence of Lucca\u2019s rulers. Over time, it was rebuilt and expanded between the 16th and 18th centuries. Famous features of the palace include the Cortile degli Svizzeri (Swiss Courtyard) and its impressive grand staircases. Today, the building is used for civic purposes, housing provincial government offices as well as hosting exhibitions and cultural events.<\/p><h3>2. Monument to Maria Luisa di Borbone<\/h3><p>At the centre of the piazza is the marble statue of the Duchess Maria Luisa di Borbone, who is remembered for modernising Lucca and influencing the culture and social welfare in the city.<\/p><h3>3. Teatro del Giglio<\/h3><p>The Teatro del Giglio was originally built in 1675 and later rebuilt in 1819 after a devastating fire. It is thought of as one of Tuscany\u2019s most important opera houses, with a seating capacity of 784. Throughout the year, it hosts operas, ballets, and symphonic concerts.<\/p><h3>4. Archaeological Remains<\/h3><p>Underneath the piazza&#8217;s floor, glass panels have been added to display the remains of medieval structures from the former Augusta Fortress. Don&#8217;t miss your chance to see Lucca&#8217;s ancient history.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34c5dfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"34c5dfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/piazza-napoleone-italy-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3394\" alt=\"piazza-napoleone-italy.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/piazza-napoleone-italy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/piazza-napoleone-italy-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/piazza-napoleone-italy-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/piazza-napoleone-italy.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-68f93ab7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"68f93ab7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1671389\" data-id=\"1671389\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cbf8409 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1cbf8409\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are other must-see places near Piazza Napoleone?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e46c5c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e46c5c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While <strong>Piazza Napoleone<\/strong> is a highlight on its own, several other important landmarks are just a short walk away and worth including in your visit:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Piazza San Michele<\/strong>: The city\u2019s medieval heart, with the striking Church of San Michele in Foro.<\/li><li><strong>Lucca Cathedral (Duomo di San Martino)<\/strong>: Home to the famous Volto Santo relic and impressive Romanesque architecture.<\/li><li><strong>Via Fillungo<\/strong>: Lucca\u2019s main shopping street, lined with boutiques, gelaterias, and historic buildings.<\/li><li><strong>City Walls of Lucca<\/strong>: a 4.2 km circuit perfect for walking or cycling, offering panoramic views of the city.<\/li><li><strong>Torre Guinigi<\/strong>: A medieval tower crowned with oak trees, providing one of the best viewpoints in Lucca.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-14e3197 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"14e3197\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d8e6dc\" data-id=\"4d8e6dc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4554b63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4554b63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Are there any events or festivals held in the square?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b643a57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b643a57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of Lucca&#8217;s most popular events is the <strong>Lucca Summer Festival<\/strong>. This is one of Italy&#8217;s most important open-air music festivals. Founded in 1998, it takes place every July in <strong>Piazza Napoleone<\/strong>. Many international stars have performed here, including <em>The Rolling Stones<\/em>, <em>Elton John<\/em> and <em>Ed Sheeran<\/em>.<\/p><p>Read our article about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/lucca-summer-festival\/\">Lucca Summer Festival<\/a> to learn more about the event.<\/p><p>Christmas Markets are another annual event that takes place in <strong>Napoleone Square<\/strong> from late November through December, featuring festive stalls, lights, and entertainment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9874ad3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9874ad3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/carrusel-piazza-napoleone-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3395\" alt=\"carrusel-piazza-napoleone.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/carrusel-piazza-napoleone-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/carrusel-piazza-napoleone-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/carrusel-piazza-napoleone-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/carrusel-piazza-napoleone.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3e41579 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3e41579\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fa1fd7c\" data-id=\"fa1fd7c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71331b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71331b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Food and drinks near Piazza Napoleone<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbd39a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbd39a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the best ways to experience<strong> Piazza Napoleone<\/strong> is by sitting at a caf\u00e9 terrace, enjoying a coffee or glass of wine while watching the people go by. The square and its surroundings are also a great place to sample some of Lucca\u2019s most iconic dishes at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/restaurants-in-lucca\/\">traditional Tuscan restaurant<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9ddb4cc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9ddb4cc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-58d1029\" data-id=\"58d1029\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ede39b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ede39b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dishes and specialities to try:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bb2ca8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1bb2ca8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Tordelli Lucchesi<\/strong>: fresh pasta stuffed with seasoned meat and herbs, often served with a rich rag\u00f9.<\/p><p><strong>Zuppa Lucchese<\/strong>: a hearty vegetable soup that reflects the city\u2019s rustic culinary traditions.<\/p><p><strong>Farro Soup<\/strong>: made with spelt, a grain cultivated in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/garfagnana-tuscany\/\">Garfagnana<\/a> area near Lucca for centuries.<\/p><p><strong>Cecina<\/strong>: a thin, savoury chickpea flour pancake, crisp on the outside and soft inside.<\/p><p><strong>Buccellato<\/strong>: Lucca\u2019s famous sweet bread, flavoured with anise and raisins. This pastry is often enjoyed with coffee or as a snack.<\/p><p><strong>Gelato<\/strong>: some of the city&#8217;s best can be found within Napoleone Square.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Expect higher prices directly in the piazza, where the experience is more about the view and atmosphere. For more authentic or budget-friendly options, step just a few streets away from the square.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8ee8b09 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8ee8b09\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-06fea2e\" data-id=\"06fea2e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecd0e4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ecd0e4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is Piazza Napoleone a highlight in Lucca?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-809126d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"809126d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With its rich history, grand architecture, live events, and caf\u00e9 scene, the Piazza offers a complete look into Tuscan life in one space.<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re strolling in the morning, attending a world-class concert at night, or learning about centuries of history, this square will stay with you long after you\u2019ve left.<\/p><p>For the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-stay-lucca-italy\/\">best experience, stay nearby with Lucca Apartments and Villas<\/a>. Our carefully selected properties let you live like a local, just steps away from <strong>Piazza Napoleone<\/strong> and everything the city has to offer.<\/p><p>Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luccaapartmentsandvillas.co.uk\/rentals\/apartments-lucca-c1d757\/\">Lucca Apartments and Villas<\/a> today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Lucca\u2019s historic centre is the famous Piazza Napoleone. It is a wide, open, and lively square, full of local history, culture, and daily life in Tuscany. 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