Walls of Lucca (Mura di Lucca)

How long does it take to walk around the Walls of Lucca? At a brisk pace, you can walk around the Walls in 45 minutes, but to enjoy the walk, the colors, and the views inside and outside the city, we recommend taking it easy and allowing for about an hour.

Underneath the walls of Lucca. The walls hold important historical significance, having originally been built as a defensive structure during the Renaissance (replacing the earlier Roman and Medieval walls). Today, they serve as a park and gathering spot for city dwellers and visitors and as a symbol of the city.

Lucca's historic walls are a symbol of the modern principles of fortification. Lucca's historic walls were built between the mid-1600s and early 1800s and are still intact today, representing a valuable cultural resource not only for the city but for the territory as a whole.