Trying to figure out where to stay in Lucca, Italy? One of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether you want to stay inside Lucca’s historic city walls or outside them. Personally, if you’re visiting Lucca for the first time, I’d strongly consider staying inside the walls. You’ll be surrounded by medieval streets, beautiful piazzas, historic churches, restaurants, cafés, and shops—and most of Lucca’s major attractions will be within easy walking distance. The good news is that there are plenty of hotels inside Lucca’s city walls, from elegant full-service hotels to tiny boutique properties with just a handful of rooms. I’ve rounded up 10 of the best hotels…

Wondering what Lucca, Italy is known for? This charming Tuscan city might not get the same buzz as Florence or Pisa, but that’s exactly why travelers fall in love with it. Located in Tuscany along the Serchio River, Lucca is a small, walkable city that you can visit as a day trip—but I think it deserves more than just a few hours. From its beautifully preserved Renaissance city walls to its famous oval-shaped piazza and tree-topped medieval towers, Lucca has a little bit of everything that makes Tuscany so special, without quite as many crowds. So, what is Lucca known for? Here are 10 things that make this one of…