First I need to say that my family name is Mansi and their origins are Lucca. I was amazed by this palace and the artwork (albeit the originals are gone) is amazing. The staff were not the most friendly but after I pushed back they became very warm (but perhaps that is because I am a Mansi). I will go... More

The exhibits are set out perfectly and it was a pleasure to walk around ..not stuffy...A very nice lady went to the trouble of explaining some of the exhibits especially the art ....all in all a good musuem More

Impressive collection of paintings and sculptures. Very interesting More

Palazzo Mansi is a hidden gem in Lucca now open as a period museum. It is very near Piazza Verdi on the east side of Lucca within the walls. If you want to see how the wealthy lived during the 15-1600s visit this place. There is a picture gallery to boot and also a grand recital hall. Also check out... More

Charged 6 euro, and half the museum was closed. Presumably, the interesting half. In our recent trip, we had toll collectors try to cheat us, restaurants, and supermarkets. But when a museum cheats you...that's really inexcusable. More

Yes, there's a great collection of art, but the real find was the quarters where visiting dignitaries were received. I've never seen anything so opulent: the exquisite fabrics, murals, tapestries. This must be what the Pope's private apartments are like. Skip the Pallazo Pfanner. More