Lucca railway station
The station is outside the city walls. It is a useful arrival point for visiting Lucca by train; you need to plan the connection between the station and the apartment separately.
Route to Lucca stationWhere we are
Stay in Lammari. Discover Lucca.
A base in the municipality of Capannori for exploring the city and the Tuscan countryside.
The address
Via della Santina 38
55012 Lammari, Capannori (LU), Tuscany, Italy.
Residence le Tortore is located in Lammari, in the municipality of Capannori. From here you can plan visits to Lucca, its city walls and the surrounding area.
Lucca Comics & Games
The apartment also welcomes guests staying in the area during Lucca Comics & Games. Ask the owner about availability and terms for the event dates.
Request informationUp-to-date distances and journey times
The apartment is in Lammari, in the municipality of Capannori, not in central Lucca. The routes below start at Via della Santina 38, 55012 Lammari, Capannori: open them to check kilometres and current journey times for your transport choice, traffic conditions and departure time.
Capannori-Tassignano station
Another station to consider when planning your journey. Check that your chosen train stops here and how to continue to Lammari, particularly in the evening.
Route to Capannori-TassignanoPisa Airport
Compare the road route with the public transport connections available for your flight. Check your connections for the return journey too.
Route to Pisa AirportFlorence Airport
Plan your transfer around your flight time, luggage and actual connections. Traffic can make a significant difference to journey times.
Route to Florence AirportLucca city centre
Piazza Napoleone is the reference point chosen to help you locate the historic centre, not an invitation to drive into it: check restricted traffic zones and parking first.
Route towards central LuccaTrains, buses and parking
Check Trenitalia for stops, tickets and timetables. For buses, confirm routes, stops, operating days and the last return service with Autolinee Toscane.
If driving, choose a car park listed by Lucca’s tourism service and follow local rules. A route suggested by your navigation app does not authorise entry into a restricted traffic zone (ZTL).
We do not publish unverified road distances or journey durations. Select your transport mode and date in Google Maps: kilometres and times are shown within the route and depend on travel conditions. These links open an external service; they are not embedded maps or transfers provided by the apartment.
What to see in Lucca
Mix time in the squares with a walk above the city and an indoor visit. Always check official listings for admission, reservations and opening times: a good plan leaves room for a break.
The city walls
A 4.2 km circuit built in the 16th and 17th centuries, now an elevated park. You can enjoy just one stretch rather than walking the entire loop.
The route is shared by walkers and cyclists: take care around bikes, pedestrians and children.
Discover the city wallsGuinigi Tower
This 45-metre tower carries a garden of holm oaks above the rooftops. There are 230 steps to the top: consider your energy, mobility and the day’s conditions before climbing.
Guinigi Tower visitor informationPiazza dell’Anfiteatro
The oval shape preserves the memory of the Roman amphitheatre. Step inside, pause in the centre and notice how the buildings frame a single, intimate space.
Read the story of the squareSan Martino Cathedral
Look at the asymmetrical façade and discover Jacopo della Quercia’s monument to Ilaria del Carretto. The cathedral is associated with the Volto Santo, or Holy Face, and the Luminara tradition.
Plan your cathedral visitSan Michele in Foro
Include the church and its square in a walk through the historic streets. If you would like to go inside, check opening times and respect religious services: not every stop needs a lengthy visit.
Find your bearings in LuccaSan Frediano
Combine this stop with the area around Piazza dell’Anfiteatro. Allow time to look at the basilica and enjoy the neighbourhood, checking admission arrangements locally.
Download a city mapOne day in Lucca, without rushing to see it all
A flexible suggestion to adapt to your arrival point, opening times and pace. This is not a route with guaranteed walking times.
Morning · The walls
Arrive in the city and start with a stretch of the elevated promenade. Use a map to find an access point suited to your needs.
Towards lunch · The squares
Head into the centre, passing San Frediano and Piazza dell’Anfiteatro. Take a break before continuing towards San Michele.
Afternoon · Art or a view
Choose San Martino for art or Guinigi Tower for a climb. Picking one rather than collecting admission tickets makes for a more relaxed visit.
One last stop · Heading back
End with another stretch of the walls or a pause in a square. Before settling down, check your parking, train or bus arrangements for returning to Lammari.
With children or in hot weather, reduce the number of stops and plan water and rest breaks. In rain, replace the tower or the wall walk with an indoor visit after checking that it is open.
Four details that tell the city’s story
A garden instead of battlements
Guinigi Tower’s outline is recognisable by the holm oaks on its summit. The Guinigi family had it built in the 14th century: a medieval building whose suspended greenery is part of its story.
Source: Lucca tourism · Guinigi TowerAntiquity beneath your feet
The Roman amphitheatre, dating from the 1st–2nd century, lies about three metres below today’s level. Its footprint survives in the oval square; Lorenzo Nottolini’s reshaping of the space began in 1830.
Source: Lucca tourism · AnfiteatroA façade that breaks symmetry
Do not look for a perfectly mirrored design at San Martino: its asymmetry is one of the details to notice. Inside, the story continues with Ilaria del Carretto and the Volto Santo, associated with the Luminara.
Source: Lucca tourism · San MartinoFrom defence to a promenade
The 16th- and 17th-century walls are now enjoyed as a park above the city. Their 4.2 km circuit offers a way to see Lucca from above without climbing a tower.
Source: Lucca tourism · City wallsA day trip for every Tuscan mood
Choose one area per day and check routes, opening times, tickets and weather. These are ideas for independent visits, not excursions or transfers arranged by the apartment.
Capannori and the Lucca plain
Villas and gardens offer a way to discover the area, while the Compitese is worth exploring for its camellias. Check visiting seasons and access to each individual property.
Explore the Lucca plainCollodi
Combine the village with Pinocchio Park and the Garzoni Garden. For a family day out, check tickets, opening times and the conditions of the paths beforehand.
Discover CollodiPisa
Piazza dei Miracoli is the best-known stop, but leave time for the Lungarni riverside streets too. Plan any paid visits without assuming that tickets will be available on arrival.
Plan a visit to PisaGarfagnana and the Serchio Valley
Villages, nature and mountain landscapes offer a change of scenery. Check weather, trail conditions and equipment: a mountain outing needs different preparation from a city stroll.
Explore the valley and GarfagnanaVersilia
Choose between the coast at Viareggio, a visit to Pietrasanta and the landscape of Massaciuccoli. For water-based or outdoor activities, check operators, seasonality and weather conditions.
Discover VersiliaSmall decisions for an easier day
Open the topic you need: practical information to tailor your plans, without making promises about apartment facilities or accessibility.
Visiting with children or a pushchair: where to start?
Choose fewer stops, breaks in the squares and part of the walls rather than the full circuit. Check gradients, surfaces and entrances using the official accessibility information. Keep children close on the walls and watch for bicycles; Guinigi Tower involves 230 steps.
What can we do if it rains?
Prioritise an indoor art visit, such as San Martino, subject to opening times and religious services. Suitable shoes and a shorter plan help; do not assume that the tower or exposed walks are suitable in every weather condition.
How can I plan a visit with mobility requirements?
Read Lucca’s accessibility information and ask each venue to confirm entrances, ramps, lifts and facilities. Towers involve stairs and historic routes may have changes in level. City guidance does not certify the apartment’s accessibility: contact the owner about specific requirements before planning your stay.
Driving, restricted traffic zones and parking: what should I check?
Check official parking guidance before entering the city. Look at signs, access gates, charges and temporary restrictions: following a navigation app is not permission to enter a ZTL (restricted traffic zone). Events can bring changes to traffic arrangements and access.
Events and Lucca Comics & Games: how should I prepare?
Check Lucca’s official events calendar for your dates, including cultural and music events. For Lucca Comics & Games, reconfirm tickets, access and organisers’ guidance; plan your return to Lammari and allow for crowds and traffic changes. Ask the owner about a stay rather than assuming availability.
What local flavours could I try during a break?
Look out for buccellato, a local sweet bread, tordelli lucchesi, a filled pasta, and traditional soups on menus and in food shops. Choose according to season and preference, and always ask the venue about ingredients and allergens: recipes and preparation can vary. These are suggestions for exploring local food, not meals or services included with the apartment.
For an introduction to the area: Lucca on Visit Tuscany.
Where can I get a map and confirm information?
Download the official maps or ask at the tourist information points below. Opening times, admission, duty rotas and transport connections may change after the guide’s editorial check.
Useful numbers, for the right purpose
The contacts below belong to the public, tourism or health services named, not to the apartment. Do not use this website’s contact form in an emergency.
Emergencies and health
- 112 · EmergenciesCall 112
For emergencies requiring urgent assistance. - 116117 · Non-urgent medical careCall 116117
For non-urgent healthcare assistance and guidance. Information from Regione Toscana. This does not replace 112. - San Luca Hospital · SwitchboardVia Guglielmo Lippi Francesconi, San Filippo, Lucca.
+39 0583 9701
Hospital switchboard, not an emergency number. - Farmacia Piazza Curtatone · Pharmacy+39 0583 491398
Call to check opening hours and duty rotas; this listing does not mean the pharmacy is always open or on duty.
Tourist information
- IAT · Porta San Donato vecchiaPiazzale Verdi, Lucca.
+39 0583 492255
turismolucca@luccaplus.it - City walls information pointCastello di Porta San Donato, on the wall-top promenade.
+39 0583 442213
Before visiting, check opening hours on the official information points page. Local health contacts are listed on the useful numbers page.
Official sources for your plans
References checked on . Historical information has been reworded from the sources linked in the cards; opening times, prices, duty rotas, events and transport should be reconfirmed for your travel dates. Road distances have not been verified and are not listed. Some official links lead to Italian-language pages.
- Lucca tourism · Downloadable maps
- Lucca tourism · Accessibility
- Lucca tourism · Parking
- Lucca tourism · Events calendar
- Visit Tuscany · Lucca and its surroundings
- Lucca tourism · Useful numbers
Your trip starts with a question
For information about the apartment in Lammari and the terms of a stay, contact the owner. This guide does not confirm availability or bookings.