Neighborhood highlights
OUR COMMENT
We can’t think of a more memorable place to stay in all of Lucca than this remarkable palazzo property that, quite simply, has it all!
Soon to be joined by its 2 equally special sister apartments: Dimora Dell’Arcangelo Piano Nobile (1st floor, sleeping 8) and Dimora Dell’Arcangelo Penthouse (3rd floor, sleeping 6), with all 3 combining to accommodate a max. of 21 guests when reserved for exclusive use.
And what of Lucca? My word, what an absolute stunner of a city...
Easy to fall in love with, very much on a human scale, and a beautiful contrast to the hustle and bustle of some of Italy’s premier tourist destinations. Perfect for winding down and exploring at a gentler pace, it’s a cornucopia of treasures to discover at your leisure with an atmosphere that enchants no matter your age and interests...
And with Dimora Dell’Arcangelo as your base, you’ll feel the spirit of Lucca...
Within easy reach of the Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Mansi (a 16th-century palace and art museum), the surprising little gem Domus Romana Lucca Museo Archeologico (the excavated remains of a Roman villa discovered in 2010 in the Renaissance cellars of a Lucca property and offering a remarkable insight into the city’s history), the Torre delle Ore (the medieval clock tower, the tallest tower in Lucca) offering stunning views of the city and the surrounding mountains beyond and taking in the iconic 14th-century, tree-topped Torre Guinigi (also a must-visit and well worth the climb!)... not forgetting Lucca’s incredible Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, the Church of San Frediano with its spectacular and colourful Byzantine mosaic, and Il Duomo (the Cathedral of San Martino) with its beautiful sculpture by Jacopo della Quercia of Ilaria del Carretto, second wife of Paolo Guinigi, the Lord of Lucca in the 1400s – note, when you visit, the loyal little dog resting at her feet, a symbol of marital fidelity.
Or hire bikes and take a leisurely cycle around the raised, tree-lined city walls built in Roman times, enlarged during the Renaissance and necklacing Lucca’s centro storico – bike rental is readily available, including 6-seaters and tandems – fun for all the family!
A stone’s throw to an enormous variety of excellent cafes, bars and restaurants – Lucca is pretty much food and wine heaven! – including (but not only!) Buca di San Antonio and Da Rosolo (both steps away), Osteria da Pasquale, Chiasso 13, Osteria Nova, Rusticanella 2 da Luca, Tomkat – Enoteca con Cucina and Ciacco Bistro... the list could go on and on!
Very close to fantastic small food and wine shops that make self-catering an utter joy rather than a chore, amongst them OrtoFrutta Lucca Centro (fresh fruit and veg), Macelleria Walter Domenici (butchers), Polleria Volpi (poultry), Il Mercantino (deli), Antica Bottega di Prospero (a variety of wonderful local products), Enoteco Vanni (wine shop), Forno a Vapore Amedeo Giusti (bakery), Meucci Pasticceria and Pinelli (cake shops)... plus there’s a small PAM supermarket just seconds from the apartment.
Also convenient for the annual Lucca Summer Festival held in Piazza Napoleone (Katy Perry and Jamiroquai are set to perform in 2026!) and the monthly Lucca Antiques Market – one of the most important in the country with more than 200 exhibitors and held on the 3rd Sunday of every month and the preceding Saturday in Piazza Antelminelli, Piazza San Giusto, Piazza Bernardini, Piazza San Giovanni, Piazza San Martino and on the Via del Battistero – happy hunting!
