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Piazza dell’Anfiteatro – Lucca, piazza dell'Anfiteatro (07)📷 Gianni Careddu, CC BY-SA 4.0

Piazza dell’Anfiteatro

Lucca, Italy

History

An oval square whose houses were built on the foundations of Lucca’s Roman amphitheatre, entered through low arches. The old town is a restricted traffic zone, so park outside the walls and walk or cycle in.

Nearest town
Lucca, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
43.8456, 10.5065

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Area Attrezzata Camper Il SerchioMotorhome stopover
    2 km from Piazza dell’Anfiteatro · 50 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Area Camper Al Bersaglio 2Motorhome stopover
    2 km from Piazza dell’Anfiteatro
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Agricampeggio Ai LinchiMotorhome stopover
    3 km from Piazza dell’Anfiteatro
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Agricampeggio la valleCampsite
    7 km from Piazza dell’Anfiteatro
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Il Pruno Glamping Sosta CamperCampsite
    11 km from Piazza dell’Anfiteatro · 15 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Village Torre PendenteCampsite
    17 km from Piazza dell’Anfiteatro
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Piazza dell’Anfiteatro?

Piazza dell’Anfiteatro is in Lucca, Italy, at GPS 43.8456, 10.5065. It is about 16 km from Pisa.

Can you camp near Piazza dell’Anfiteatro?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parcheggio Luporini, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 36 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Piazza dell’Anfiteatro?

Piazza dell’Anfiteatro is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lucca, the Garfagnana and the marble of Carrara.

What is there to see near Piazza dell’Anfiteatro?

Places worth a stop nearby: Ponte della Maddalena (15 km), Piazza dei Miracoli (16 km), Grotta del Vento (24 km) and Fantiscritti marble quarries (40 km).

When is the best time to visit Piazza dell’Anfiteatro?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)