Experts' Choice Award Torre Guinigi
What the experts agree on
This striking 14th-century red-brick tower rewards the steep climb with magnificent city views and a quirky rooftop garden—notably, a grove of ilex trees has taken root at the summit, making it Lucca's most unusual vantage point.
Fodor's "The tower of the medieval Palazzo Guinigi contains one of the city's most curious sights: a grove of ilex trees has grown at the top of the tower." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The bird's-eye view from the top of this medieval, 45m-tall red-brick tower adjoining 14th-century Palazzo Guinigi is predictably magnificent." Full review
Afar Magazine "It's well worth the many steep stairs it takes to get to the top." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden. " Full review
Frommer's "Only one of the two towers sprouting from the top of the 14th-century palace, home of Lucca's iron-fisted ruling family, still stands, but it certainly grabs your attention." Full review
