This area is a square (actually a round circle) with cafe's and shops. It was once a Roman amphitheater where gladiator shows took place and later fortified. You enter through quaint arches and are encircled by shops, cafes and other buildings. I found it picturesque.

Although high on trip advisor list, there are plenty of other places to visit in Lucca. This is an old amphitheater but is now the location of lots of eating establishments wanting your business! Some lovely little shops around the outside but very expensive.

Lucca is a beautiful ancient walled city. There are a vast amount of shops and restaurants to visit or you can while the day away admiring the architecture. We didn’t visit the tower ( dodgy knee) but friends did and said it was well worth the climb. We went to the museum next door and spent an hour looking around and out of the windows at the scenery. Lunch was in the square, a Michelin certificate restaurant which did not disappoint. Parking was easy just outside the wall and only 8 euros. A walk along the top of the city wall is a must.