Travel Guide to Piazza Napoleone

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, navigate to Lucca, which is well connected to major highways in Tuscany. From Florence, take the A11 highway towards Pisa. Exit at Lucca Est and follow the signs for Lucca city center. Once in Lucca, you will find Piazza Napoleone located at P.za Napoleone, 55100 Lucca LU. Parking can be challenging in the center, so look for parking garages such as 'Parcheggio Porta San Donato' or 'Parcheggio Mazzini' which charge around €1.50 per hour.

• Train

  To reach Piazza Napoleone via train, you can take a train to Lucca from major cities like Florence or Pisa. From Florence, the train departs from Santa Maria Novella station and takes about 1.5 hours. From Pisa, it's a 30-minute journey. Once you arrive at Lucca train station, exit and walk toward the city center, which is about a 20-minute walk. Head towards the historic walls and follow signs to 'Piazza Napoleone'.

• Bus

  If you prefer traveling by bus, you can take a bus from Florence to Lucca. Buses depart from the Florence bus station (Stazione di Firenze S.M.N.) and the ride takes about 1.5 hours. Once you arrive at the Lucca bus station, it is a short 15-minute walk to Piazza Napoleone. Follow the main road into the city, and you will reach the square, which is well-signposted.

• Walking

  For those already in Lucca, Piazza Napoleone is easily reachable by walking. If you are located anywhere within the city walls, simply head towards the center. Look for signs pointing to 'Piazza Napoleone'. The square is located in a pedestrian area, so enjoy the charming streets of Lucca as you make your way there.