About this property
At the beating heart of Lucca’s historic centre, Apartment Cattedrale is a rare find: a sleek, designer home with postcard views over one of the city’s most iconic squares, Piazza San Giovanni. Situated on the second floor of a beautifully preserved palazzo (with a lift), this two-bedroom apartment blends classic elegance with refined modern luxury.
Step into the light-filled salon, and you’re instantly drawn to the expansive windows that frame the church’s intricate marble façade, an ever-changing canvas of Renaissance artistry, sunlight, and shadows. Whether you're curled up with a morning cappuccino or hosting a candlelit dinner, the view is unforgettable.
Designed by a visionary architect, every detail in the apartment is deliberate. The interiors are fresh, contemporary, and warmly inviting. Natural tones, polished finishes, and designer lighting offer an effortless sense of calm and sophistication. The spacious open-plan layout flows from the salon into a state-of-the-art kitchen, fully equipped with top-end appliances and a breakfast bar ideal for grazing on local delicacies picked up at Lucca’s food markets.
The two generous bedrooms evoke a boutique hotel feel, with high-quality linens, built-in wardrobes, and soothing, elegant décor. One suite features a private balcony, where you can sip a glass of wine as the sun sets behind the Cathedral of Lucca, bells chiming softly in the distance.
Each of the two bathrooms has been immaculately finished, with walk-in showers and luxury fixtures for a spa-like experience. There's also a dedicated laundry space, perfect for extended stays.
Though right in the centre of the action, the apartment feels tranquil and secluded, thanks to its elevated position and double-glazed windows. Fast Wi-Fi and air conditioning make remote working or longer visits comfortable year-round.
Apartment Cattedrale is the ideal city retreat for couples or small groups looking to explore Lucca in style, with architectural wonders, artisan boutiques, and restaurants all just footsteps away.
You couldn’t ask for a better location than Piazza San Giovanni, Lucca’s cultural epicentre and one of its most atmospheric squares. Apartment Cattedrale places you front and centre, offering a front-row seat to centuries of history, from the intricate marble façades of the Church of San Giovanni to the soaring bell tower of the nearby Duomo di San Martino.
Step outside your front door and within moments you're strolling through cobbled lanes lined with artisan shops, family-run bakeries, and charming cafés. Via Fillungo, Lucca’s main shopping street, is just a short stroll away, and you’re also ideally placed for accessing the city’s tree-lined Renaissance walls, which wrap around Lucca in a 4km loop. Rent bikes or take a walk for panoramic views and peaceful escapes from the city buzz.
Music lovers will find themselves in good company here. The piazza regularly hosts Puccini concerts, opera nights, and seasonal events in honour of the composer, who was born just around the corner. In fact, the acoustics from your window are part of the charm, occasionally you'll hear a haunting aria floating into your living room.
Dining out is a dream in this part of town. From rustic trattorias tucked down hidden alleys to elegant wine bars and gourmet restaurants, you’ll be spoiled for choice. And with the central location, popping out for an espresso or a bottle of local Lucchese wine takes mere minutes.
Despite its central setting, the apartment offers a surprising sense of privacy and peace. Thick walls and high-quality glazing keep things serene inside, even when the city hums with energy. And with the convenience of an elevator in your building, there’s no need to worry about lugging bags up steep stone staircases.
Lucca’s train station is a 10-minute walk away, opening up easy day trips to Pisa, Florence, or even the beach at Viareggio. Whether you're here for a long weekend or a full cultural immersion, Apartment Cattedrale offers a front-row seat to everything this magical city has to offer.
Accommodation
The Apartment (180m2)Second Floor
- Entrance
- Open plan living room
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Laundry room
- Bedroom 1: double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (shower)
- Bathroom with shower
- Bedroom 2: double bedroom, furnished terrace
Exterior
- Furnished terrace
Additional Facilities
- Elevator
- Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning- High chair (upon request at booking)
- Baby cot (upon request at booking)