Guinigi Tower

The Guinigi Tower is a medieval civic tower in the historic center of Lucca, Italy, famous for its rooftop garden planted with trees. It was constructed in the late 14th century by the Guinigi family and remains one of the city’s most distinctive landmarks.

The tower’s interior stair leads to a terrace where a small grove of trees crowns the structure, offering wide views over Lucca’s rooftops and the surrounding Tuscan countryside. The tower exemplifies the privately built towers common to wealthy merchant families in medieval Italian cities.

Historically erected as a symbol of family power and prestige, the tower has been preserved as part of Lucca’s urban fabric and is a popular stop on visits to the old town. It is accessible from the city center and is part of walking routes that include the city walls and nearby squares.

Located in central Lucca in the Tuscany region, the tower sits within the compact, well-preserved medieval urban core and is easily reached on foot from Lucca’s main train station and public squares.

• Rooftop garden: The tower is notable for a rooftop garden planted with trees, an unusual feature for a medieval civic tower that provides panoramic views over Lucca.
• Access and history: Built by a prominent local family in the late Middle Ages, it remains one of the best-known towers in Lucca's historic center and is open to visitors who can climb to the top.