Tunnel, Lucca: history and visit

The tunnel of the fortifications, in Lucca

The tunnel of the fortifications allows you to explore the underground galleries of the walls of Lucca, off the beaten track. The Lucca audio-guided tour stops here to evoke these hidden passages, which reveal the depths of the powerful enclosure.

The underground galleries of the walls

Here is an excursion off the beaten track: after going down from the fortifications, you can explore the underground galleries of the walls of Lucca by taking a tunnel. These hidden passages, dug in the thickness of the ramparts and bastions of the Renaissance enclosure, were part of the defensive system of the town. They allowed sheltered movements, storage and circulation within the fortifications. Today, some of these underground passages can be visited and offer an unusual dive into the backstage of the walls, far from the animation of the promenade that surmounts them. The tunnel reveals a little-known and fascinating aspect of the military genius that protected Lucca for centuries.

What to see

Here you explore, off the beaten track, the underground galleries dug in the thickness of the ramparts and bastions of the Renaissance enclosure, which were part of the defensive system of the town, in an unusual dive into the backstage of the walls. The tunnel reveals a little-known aspect of Lucca. It is an original stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The tunnel and the underground galleries lie in the thickness of the walls of Lucca, reachable on foot. The visit follows its own hours and conditions, which vary; the underground passages can be cool and poorly lit. It is best to check the arrangements before coming and to remain cautious.

What is the tunnel of the walls of Lucca?

Underground galleries dug in the thickness of the ramparts and bastions of the Renaissance enclosure, which were part of the defensive system of the town and allowed sheltered movements and circulation; some can be visited today.