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The Top 20 Castles around Lucca

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from around Lucca. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

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Beautiful village in Garfagnana. Arriving on a bikepacking tour in the middle of August, it offers unexpected attractions and vitality.

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Bargiglio Tower

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The Bargiglio tower was called "Occhio di Lucca" because thanks to its geographical position it could control Castiglione Garfagnana, Lupinaia, Treppigiana, Bagni di Lucca, Brancoli, Fiano, Chiatri, Vecoli and, of course, Lucca.

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Ariostesca Fortress

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The Rocca Ariostesca is the symbolic monument of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. Dominating the central Piazza Umberto, it takes its name from the poet Ludovico Ariosto who was replaced as governor …

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Rocca del Cerruglio, Montecarlo

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The fortress that dominates the medieval town of Montecarlo is also known as Rocca del Cerruglio from the name of the oldest fortifications that stand on the site. The first …

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Nozzano Castle

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Fortification built by the Lucchesi to defend themselves from the Pisans who in turn had built the fortress of Ripafratta which is located on the opposite bank of the Serchio river.

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Ruins of a Castle above of Peralla

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The area hosts the ruins of an ancient castle, of Peralla, dating back to the XIII century. What remains of the castle today is only a circular tower and pieces of the walls, in the highest part of the village.

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Fortezza di Mont'Alfonso

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From castelnuovo in Garfagnana to Fortezza Montafonso via the marked "Ariosto" route

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Rocca di Camporgiano

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Camporgiano is located on the right bank of the Serchio River, in a verdant valley that divides the mountain ranges of the Apuan Alps and the Apennines. Of Roman origin, …

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Castel Passerino Castle

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The Castle of Castel Passerino is a fortification located on Monte Romagna that dates back to the medieval period, very strategic because it dominated both the Lucca and Pisa sides. …

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Montecatino Tower and Ruins of the Church of Santa Maria Annunziata

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The Montecatino tower is located north of Lucca in the hamlet of Cappella, at the top of a hill about 483 meters above sea level.
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The Top 20 Castles around Lucca

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

Bargiglio Tower

Ariostesca Fortress

Rocca del Cerruglio, Montecarlo

Nozzano Castle

Ruins of a Castle above of Peralla

Fortezza di Mont'Alfonso

Rocca di Camporgiano

Castel Passerino Castle

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