Guinigi Tower

This tower is a must-visit in Lucca. Lucca is a tiny medieval town. It is super cute. We stopped by this place after visiting the Leaning Tower of Pisa. We used Apple Maps or Google Maps. It is a very small place and hard to find. I found the tower by looking it up. Otherwise, we almost missed it. There is a small fee to enter the tower. I am afraid of heights, but I managed to climb the stairs. The view from the tower is impressive. We get to see a panoramic view of Lucca.

Guinigi Tower (Torre Guinigi) is one of the most unique and memorable landmarks in Lucca. Its main highlight is the rooftop garden with real trees growing at the top, offering beautiful panoramic views over the historic city and surrounding area. The climb up the narrow staircase takes some effort, but it’s absolutely worth it. A must-visit place to truly feel the spirit of medieval Italy. Entrance fee: 8 euros

This is my favorite tower! We've been all over and my family likes to go up on tall things, but I'm afraid of heights. This tower was awesome! The planters and center area were far enough back that I was totally fine hanging out at the top, without my fear causing me issues. It's a long climb up with a great view. I like that they also give families a little break on the price.

Great view of Lucca from the top! Steps start easy- wide stone steps in sets of 10 or so, then when you get higher you've got a metal gantry with a fair amount of steps to climb, with a tight twist at the end. They hang out into space which was a bit scary as I am NOT good with heights but it was worth it!

Initially I walked past this tower thinking 'it doesn't look much from the outside'... I changed my mind, paid the entrance fee and climbed the steps to the top of the tower where your eyes are treated to the most beautiful views of Lucca. Truly amazing!! 😍

A stunning view of one of the most authentic cities in Tuscany. Lucca is known as the “city of one hundred churches” and one tower - a true example of genius in simplicity. The climb is relatively quick and not too difficult, with spots to rest along the way. Reaching the top, you find yourself on a small 20-square-meter island among the trees, surrounded by mountains. It’s an incredible feeling. They’ve even managed to grow new trees up there — a tiny garden raised high above the city. The view is breathtaking from nearly every angle!

The view is stunning and the history behind the tower is also something to appreciate! We queued for only 5 min to get the tickets and made our way up straight away. The terrace view is breathtaking and it's so unusual to find trees on the top of a tower. During summer they offer a perfect shade to be underneath it.

Great view above the city. “The garden” is really small and not many people can sit to admire because you constantly bump into one another. Worth climbing those stairs