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RECIPES FROM THE MAP

Explore recipes built from places.

Each card combines several categories using only places currently published.

Two hours in the centre

29 places ยท within 800 m

Everything within 800 metres of San Michele in Foro, nearest first. Pick what you want: there is no fixed route.

Churches6 of 40

These are places of worship: you go in when they are open, and the hours come from the point's source, not from us.

See all 40 on the map โ†’

Palaces6 of 37

The map describes them from the outside: it does not say whether you can go in, or on what terms.

See all 37 on the map โ†’

Towers

The map does not say whether you can climb, or on what terms: what we know is on the card.

City gates5 of 7

See all 7 on the map โ†’

Water5 of 26

See all 26 on the map โ†’

Toilets4 of 6

Cost, hours and accessibility are on the card only when the source states them: where it is silent, we do not know.

See all 6 on the map โ†’

The first day

20 places ยท within 1200 m

What you need as soon as you arrive: where to drink, where to find a toilet, where to sit down.

Water5 of 36

See all 36 on the map โ†’

Toilets4 of 8

Cost, hours and accessibility are on the card only when the source states them: where it is silent, we do not know.

See all 8 on the map โ†’

Green spaces4 of 17

The pin marks the centre of the area: choose an entrance from the map.

See all 17 on the map โ†’

Information points

Opening and languages spoken are not verified: the map records the point, not the service.

Stations and taxis

Here you get where the point is, not when it leaves: timetables and lines are not in this map.

Outdoors, with no opening times to chase

37 places ยท within 1000 m

Squares, faรงades, walls and green spaces: places the map presents from the outside.

Squares6 of 8

The pin marks a point in the square, not its edges.

See all 8 on the map โ†’

Palaces8 of 43

The map describes them from the outside: it does not say whether you can go in, or on what terms.

See all 43 on the map โ†’

Fortifications6 of 14

The pin marks a point on the structure, not an entrance: choose your way in from the map.

See all 14 on the map โ†’

City gates6 of 9

See all 9 on the map โ†’

Plaques and monuments6 of 26

See all 26 on the map โ†’

Green spaces5 of 16

The pin marks the centre of the area: choose an entrance from the map.

See all 16 on the map โ†’

It rains

16 places ยท within 1500 m

Libraries, study rooms and useful places on the map; opening and access details remain on each place card.

Libraries8 of 36

Who may enter is not verified: the map records the library, not its access rules. Ask whoever runs it before you go.

See all 36 on the map โ†’

Post offices4 of 6

See all 6 on the map โ†’

Copy shops

Water, green spaces and essential services

34 places ยท within 2000 m

The recipe combines water, toilets, green spaces and places described from the outside; any known costs remain on the place cards.

Water6 of 51

See all 51 on the map โ†’

Toilets4 of 9

Cost, hours and accessibility are on the card only when the source states them: where it is silent, we do not know.

See all 9 on the map โ†’

Green spaces6 of 30

The pin marks the centre of the area: choose an entrance from the map.

See all 30 on the map โ†’

Fortifications6 of 14

The pin marks a point on the structure, not an entrance: choose your way in from the map.

See all 14 on the map โ†’

City gates6 of 9

See all 9 on the map โ†’

Plaques and monuments6 of 28

See all 28 on the map โ†’

Refill your bottle

16 places ยท within 2500 m

The recipe orders water points and toilets within its declared radius.

Water12 of 60

Drinkability and working order are declared by whoever runs the point: source and latest check are on the card.

See all 60 on the map โ†’

Toilets nearby4 of 9

Cost, hours and accessibility are on the card only when the source states them: where it is silent, we do not know.

See all 9 on the map โ†’

Find a toilet

13 places ยท within 2500 m

The recipe orders toilets and water points within its declared radius.

Toilets

Cost, hours and accessibility are on the card only when the source states them: where it is silent, we do not know.

Water nearby4 of 60

See all 60 on the map โ†’

Looking for shade

14 places ยท within 2000 m

Green space and water in one loop: in summer they are the same question.

Green spaces8 of 30

The pin marks the centre of the area: choose an entrance from the map. On shade the map has no data.

See all 30 on the map โ†’

Water6 of 52

Drinkability and working order are declared by whoever runs the point: source and latest check are on the card.

See all 52 on the map โ†’

A place to study

16 places ยท within 2500 m

Libraries and rooms present on the map; opening, access and hours remain on each place card.

Libraries12 of 42

Who may enter is not verified: the map records the library, not its access rules. Ask whoever runs it before you go.

See all 42 on the map โ†’

Water4 of 60

See all 60 on the map โ†’

Beyond the centre

28 places ยท within 3000 m

The recipe orders places and green spaces within the declared radius from its starting point.

Palaces8 of 44

The map describes them from the outside: it does not say whether you can go in, or on what terms.

See all 44 on the map โ†’

Churches8 of 51

These are places of worship: you go in when they are open, and the hours come from the point's source, not from us.

See all 51 on the map โ†’

Plaques and monuments6 of 28

See all 28 on the map โ†’

Green spaces6 of 36

The pin marks the centre of the area: choose an entrance from the map.

See all 36 on the map โ†’

With children

17 places ยท within 2000 m

The recipe combines green spaces, water and toilets; access and facilities remain on each place card.

Green spaces8 of 29

The pin marks the centre of the area: the map does not say whether there is a playground.

See all 29 on the map โ†’

Water5 of 54

See all 54 on the map โ†’

Toilets4 of 9

None of these toilets declares a baby-changing table: that field does not exist in the map. Accessibility and cost, where the source states them, are on the card.

See all 9 on the map โ†’

You need a pharmacy

16 places ยท within 3000 m

The recipe combines pharmacies, green spaces and water within its declared radius.

Pharmacies10 of 17

Opening hours, where present, come from the point's source and not from a check of ours: open the card before crossing the city.

See all 17 on the map โ†’

Green space to wait in3 of 36

The pin marks the centre of the area: choose an entrance from the map.

See all 36 on the map โ†’

Water3 of 62

See all 62 on the map โ†’

Half a day on foot

34 places ยท within 2500 m

A wide loop taking in the walls, the gates and what lies between.

Fortifications8 of 13

The pin marks a point on the structure, not an entrance: choose your way in from the map.

See all 13 on the map โ†’

City gates8 of 9

See all 9 on the map โ†’

Palaces8 of 43

The map describes them from the outside: it does not say whether you can go in, or on what terms.

See all 43 on the map โ†’

Water5 of 60

See all 60 on the map โ†’

Green spaces5 of 35

The pin marks the centre of the area: choose an entrance from the map.

See all 35 on the map โ†’

By bike

14 places ยท within 3000 m

Where to hire one and where to drink along the way.

Bike hire8 of 10

Rental hours and prices are not verified: the card shows what the source states.

See all 10 on the map โ†’

Water6 of 61

Drinkability and working order are declared by whoever runs the point: source and latest check are on the card.

See all 61 on the map โ†’

In the evening

36 places ยท within 1200 m

Squares, faรงades, walls and green spaces: a selection of places the map describes from the outside.

Squares6 of 8

The pin marks a point in the square, not its edges.

See all 8 on the map โ†’

Palaces8 of 43

The map describes them from the outside: it does not say whether you can go in, or on what terms.

See all 43 on the map โ†’

Fortifications6 of 14

The pin marks a point on the structure, not an entrance: choose your way in from the map.

See all 14 on the map โ†’

City gates6 of 9

See all 9 on the map โ†’

Artworks6 of 14

The map does not say whether the work is visible from the street or sits inside a building.

See all 14 on the map โ†’

Green spaces4 of 19

The pin marks the centre of the area: choose an entrance from the map.

See all 19 on the map โ†’

City field manual

What do you need to sort out?

An answer you can use now. Then the full guide, if you need it.

Start with what is happening

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An answer to use now ยท 1 min read

You lost something, or it was taken

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Do this

For a LOST phone, documents, keys or cards, the report is made on the online police portal, with no counter visit. For a THEFT, the online pre-report must then be confirmed in person.

Avoid

Treating a theft as a loss because it is quicker.

Why

They are two different procedures: the wrong one does not produce the document you need.

One question

Was your passport stolen?

Yes
Report it first, then contact your countryโ€™s consulate or embassy.
No
Blocking cards and SIM does not replace the report: they are two separate things.
Report online

Source consulted: Polizia di Stato: Commissariato di P.S. online ยท 7 Aug 2026

Not categories. Chapters of city life.

Guides to keep in your pocket

Your first 24 hours in Lucca

Calling a taxiTest version: content needs checkingThe main channel is the Consorzio RadioTaxi Lucca, 0583 1745. Independent taxis answer on 0583 1646464. The City states 30 active licences, one equipped for passengers with severe mobility disabilities.

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The main channel is the Consorzio RadioTaxi Lucca, 0583 1745. Independent taxis answer on 0583 1646464. The City states 30 active licences, one equipped for passengers with severe mobility disabilities.

Avoid

Waiting at a random rank hoping one turns up.

Why

There are four ranks, declared by the City: outside them there is no waiting service.

One question

Do you need an adapted vehicle?

Yes
Say so when you call: there is only one adapted licence and it must be booked.
No
For short trips in the centre, walking is almost always quicker.
Licences and ranks

Source consulted: Comune di Lucca ยท 7 Aug 2026

Bus without a fineTest version: content needs checkingThe urban ticket lasts 70 minutes COUNTED FROM VALIDATION, not from purchase: validate as soon as you board. If you bought it by texting LUCCA to 4880105, it arrives already validated and you show the message.

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The urban ticket lasts 70 minutes COUNTED FROM VALIDATION, not from purchase: validate as soon as you board. If you bought it by texting LUCCA to 4880105, it arrives already validated and you show the message.

Avoid

Boarding with a ticket bought yesterday and never validated. Counting the 70 minutes from purchase.

Why

The ticket is not valid until validated: without validation, to an inspector you have no ticket.

One question

No sales point nearby?

Yes
Text LUCCA to 4880105: a QR arrives already validated.
No
You can buy on board, but you need the exact change: check first on the Autolinee Toscane site.
Where to buyTicket by SMS

Source consulted: Autolinee Toscane ยท 7 Aug 2026

Getting around without fines

Driving into the centreTest version: content needs checkingThe ZTL rules are not on one page: the City page carries the mobility and parking plan, the map of gates and pedestrian area, and the green-zone ordinance. Look at them BEFORE you set off.

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The ZTL rules are not on one page: the City page carries the mobility and parking plan, the map of gates and pedestrian area, and the green-zone ordinance. Look at them BEFORE you set off.

Avoid

Driving in โ€œjust for a momentโ€ to drop luggage without checking the gate.

Why

The gates are camera-controlled: the passage is recorded even if you do not stop inside.

One question

Do you need a permit?

Yes
You apply online on the Cityโ€™s digital desk, with SPID, CIE or CNS. The service is contracted to Metro S.r.l.
No
If you do not need it, leave the car outside the walls: parking is simpler and the walls are crossed on foot.
Rules and gatesApply for a permit

Source consulted: Comune di Lucca ยท 7 Aug 2026

Parking without picking the wrong lineTest version: content needs checkingParking is run by Lucca Plus. At the meters, besides the machine, you can pay with MooneyGo, BMove, EasyPark or Telepass.

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Parking is run by Lucca Plus. At the meters, besides the machine, you can pay with MooneyGo, BMove, EasyPark or Telepass.

Avoid

Assuming the line-colour rule without reading the signs on the spot.

Why

The operatorโ€™s portal publishes no general rule about line colours: what counts is the signage on that street.

One question

No coins?

Yes
The payment apps work at the meters: they are listed on the parking operatorโ€™s portal.
No
If you are staying all day, look at the car parks outside the walls instead of hourly parking.
Zones and payments

Source consulted: Lucca Plus S.r.l. ยท 7 Aug 2026

Picking up and leaving a shared bikeTest version: content needs checkingOutside the walls the service is free-floating: pick up and drop off where you need. Inside the historic centre there are virtual pick-up and drop-off stations: the bike must be left there.

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Outside the walls the service is free-floating: pick up and drop off where you need. Inside the historic centre there are virtual pick-up and drop-off stations: the bike must be left there.

Avoid

Leaving the bike in the centre outside a virtual station because the app โ€œseemedโ€ to accept it.

Why

The rule changes exactly at the walls: it is a boundary, not a fading zone.

One question

Want to ride the walls?

Yes
The ring can be ridden, and the drop-off rule applies when you come back into the centre.
No
If you leave the bike outside a station in the centre, the hire may not close.
How the service works

Source consulted: Comune di Lucca ยท 7 Aug 2026

Living, studying and working here

Throwing rubbish away in the centreTest version: content needs checkingIn the historic centre waste goes into the automated Garby islands, opened with a personal card. Outside the historic centre it is door-to-door.

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In the historic centre waste goes into the automated Garby islands, opened with a personal card. Outside the historic centre it is door-to-door.

Avoid

Leaving a bag on the ground beside an island because you have no card.

Why

An abandoned bag counts as fly-tipping, and the historic centre is monitored.

One question

Passing through with no card?

Yes
Ask your host: the card belongs to whoever lives or works there, and disposal goes through them.
No
The City has four recycling centres, with different hours from one another: they are open Monday to Saturday.
How collection worksThe recycling centres

Source consulted: Comune di Lucca ยท 7 Aug 2026

Moving your residence to LuccaTest version: content needs checkingAnyone changing address within the Municipality or moving from another Municipality declares residence within twenty days. The declaration goes by certified email, by email to the registry, or by registered post.

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Anyone changing address within the Municipality or moving from another Municipality declares residence within twenty days. The declaration goes by certified email, by email to the registry, or by registered post.

Avoid

Waiting until you are โ€œsettledโ€ before declaring it.

Why

The twenty days run from when you moved, not from when it suits you.

One question

Just changing street within Lucca?

Yes
The same procedure applies, and it is quicker.
No
If you arrive from abroad the procedure is different: the City page does not cover it, ask the registry office.
The full procedure

Source consulted: Comune di Lucca ยท 7 Aug 2026

Health, safety and setbacks

Reporting a fault in the cityTest version: content needs checkingPotholes, lighting, green space, fly-tipping, water leaks and fountains are reported on the City portal. It accepts ONE topic per report: if there are two problems, send two reports.

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Potholes, lighting, green space, fly-tipping, water leaks and fountains are reported on the City portal. It accepts ONE topic per report: if there are two problems, send two reports.

Avoid

Putting three different problems in the same report.

Why

The portal routes by topic: a mixed report reaches only one office.

One question

Do you have SPID or CIE?

Yes
With a digital identity the report is tracked and you can follow it.
No
You can report without one, but then you have no thread to follow what happens.
Open a report

Source consulted: Comune di Lucca ยท 7 Aug 2026

SOS โ†’

Canโ€™t find it? Ask the Hotline

City field manual

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This part of the guide is still being reviewed. The available cards can already be used.

LUCCA FROM THE DATA

Choose a trace already present.

Walls, towers, churches and everyday life: this section opens only routes and filters already published.
On the WallsOpen the route dedicated to the Walls and choose stops from published data.Open the Walls โ†’Among the towersOpen the route collecting towers already present on the map.Follow the towers โ†’Off routeFilter details and places classified outside the standard visit.Open off route โ†’Everyday cityFilter places classified for everyday life.Open everyday city โ†’

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    Claudio Barontini. Uno sguardoOn now ยท art ยท Palazzo delle Esposizioni, piazza San Martino 7 ยท Lucca
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    Il colore interpreta storia e naturaOn now ยท art ยท Chiesa di Santa Caterina, via del Crocifisso 1 ยท Lucca
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    Luna ParkOn now ยท community ยท Piazzale Don Franco Baroni ยท Lucca
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