The 23 best museums in Lucca

Well worth visiting. Some amazing art work and the tapestries are gorgeous. Clearly a well curated and well managed museum with a lot to offer . Upper floor was closed but for €4 per person, it was great value for money & time very well spent on a wet & miserable day in Lucca

Really interesting place that is worth a visit, especially compared to its modest entrance fee. It has a nice art collection but unfortunately, the provided information for interested visitors is really basic. Would be great if somebody would put more thought into presenting and contextualizing the collection.

This is a must see in Lucca. Nicely laid out museum with plenty of good paintings to see in a gallery setting. The rooms were very interesting and the tapestries amazing. Spend an hour or two and see it all. History of Palazzo Mansi is quite interesting. Good value for money.

Found this museum while on a day trip to Lucca. This is a beautiful old building with many furnishings. It is amazing how Italy has been able to preserve these old landmarks. It usually takes about 90 minutes to get through the whole museum which was a wonderful experience.

Palazzo Mansi is inexpensive to visit; the state rooms are lavish and the tapestries (spread across four rooms!) are spectacular. Worth the entrance fee to see the trompe l’oeil painted ceilings, which really do look like three dimensional stone adorned with guided statues. Amazing!

It’s a good surprise for me to find this small museum! It’s a good opportunity to learn a bit history of Lucca and it’s prominent families. So happy to see a room which is dedicated to the Medici family. The price is only 4 euro per adult.

An evocative 17th century palace with dramatic baroque rooms and furnishings. There is also an extensive painting collection hung in an old fashioned manner, picture above picture, and including some very fine works.

Palazzo Pfanner is well worth a visit. The garden is beautiful and well-maintained, and the architecture of the building is impressive. The museum section, however, is somewhat limited (as of April 2025—additional areas may open later). Entrance to the garden costs €7, with an additional €2 for the museum. Restrooms are located in the garden area. A thoughtful touch is the presence of QR codes providing information about many of the flowers, which adds value for those interested in botanical details. I spent around 45 minutes for the garden, 10 more for the museum.

The gardens are lovely. We had a lovely stroll around and a peaceful rest with the roses, lemons, and bamboo after hiking around the walls. The inside of the house is not so impressive if you have a general familiarity with period houses from other places or (UK) National Trust stately homes.

This is a beautiful palazzo in Lucca. We had seen the gardens first from the wall, and the closer view from inside was certainly worth it. The gardens and lemon trees are wonderful and the rooms in the palazzo are lovely to see.

Beautiful garden and surprising elements inside the Palazzo. We strongly recommend a visit when you're in Lucca.

Beautiful palace with historic medical and kitchen tools and equipment on display. Old and well preserved paintings to see, also a garden outside.

Weird that Google maps lists this as a “chic palazzo hotel”. It is actually a nice little villa museum with a collection of medical and surgical instruments of the period. Beautiful well maintained garden in the back with lots of lemon trees. Picturesque is the word that describes the place. Just relax into it and chill.

Incredible place to see how different people lived at earlier times. A labour of love. Looks wonderful from the wall. Do visit as the palazzo and the gardens are stunning.

This is my favorite tower! We've been all over and my family likes to go up on tall things, but I'm afraid of heights. This tower was awesome! The planters and center area were far enough back that I was totally fine hanging out at the top, without my fear causing me issues. It's a long climb up with a great view. I like that they also give families a little break on the price.

A stunning view of one of the most authentic cities in Tuscany. Lucca is known as the “city of one hundred churches” and one tower - a true example of genius in simplicity. The climb is relatively quick and not too difficult, with spots to rest along the way. Reaching the top, you find yourself on a small 20-square-meter island among the trees, surrounded by mountains. It’s an incredible feeling. They’ve even managed to grow new trees up there — a tiny garden raised high above the city. The view is breathtaking from nearly every angle!

To my opinion this is a number one place to visit in Lucca. Its quite unique to see such a 45 m high tower made of brick and stone of local Romanesque-Gothic architecture with trees growing on its top. Just imagine, in the beginning of 14th century there was about 250 towers in Lucca! And as for every tower, if you climb up 233 steps you'll be awarded by 360deg view of old city of Lucca and surrounding mountains. View is stunning, just keep in mind the upper platform is very small that you can barely surround it because of crowds. Entrance is from behind the tower, not on the main street. If you want to buy ticket on place you'll have to probably wait about 15 minutes till the new slot is released, as this place is the most visited in the city. To buy tickets online its very difficult as the website doesn't work properly.

Great view above the city. “The garden” is really small and not many people can sit to admire because you constantly bump into one another. Worth climbing those stairs

Interesting tower with the trees on top with great views of Lucca. Relatively wide stairs most of the way too (with the exception of just a few at the end) compared to many of the Tuscan towers. Worth a climb!

Good fun getting up all the 230 odd steps! Well worth it for the fantastic panoramic views of Lucca! Good exhibition of the artist Antonio Bueno included in the ticket price.

Fantastic place to visit. Not many people as Lucca feels like a place that hasn’t been discovered by tour guides. We paid to go up the Guinigi Tower and very glad we did. You have to be physically able to climb steep steps, and the top section is very narrow. If you have a larger waist it could be difficult. The views at the top were stunning, and the trees on top was a very unique thing to experience.

Very nice little museum which occupies one floor of a historical apartment building. It doesn’t at the moment have much material dedicated to Puccini’s musical accomplishments but focuses rather on the final days of his life, given that 2024 marked the centenary of his death. It is limited to the apartment where he was born and passed his early years.

The Museo e Casa Natale di Giacomo Puccini is a must-see for visitors with an interest in music and opera. Located in the house where Puccini was born, the museum displays original letters, manuscripts, photographs, and period furniture, offering a rich glimpse into the life of the composer and his family. A visit typically takes about an hour—slightly longer if you take the time to read all the exhibits, as we did. One practical note: tickets must be purchased at a separate location across the street, which feels somewhat inconvenient, especially given that there is staff present at the museum reception. Nonetheless, it is a rewarding visit for anyone interested in Puccini and his legacy.

Interesting visit to birthplace of famous Italian opera composer Giacomo Puccini. Half an hour visit will suffice. Composer’s Steinway grand piano, four poster bed and old librettos and costumes to view. Short leaflet/information guide included in entrance fee of €9

We had the pleasure of visiting the Puccini Museum as part of an organised event. But the best part about visiting on your own is that it's self-paced and you can rent a tablet guide with loads of interactive information about the exhibits and more! The museum is housed in the apartment where Puccini was born and lived until he turned 22. It's been carefully restored to its original glory, and each room today is dedicated to a different part of Puccini's life. It was fascinating to learn more about the man behind the creative genius. Apart from some original furniture that still remains in the apartment, other highlights for me were the piano that Puccini used to play (in the first room), his letters to friends and family (in the Kitchen), his dashing portraits (in the Dining room), and a 15kg (!!) costume from the opera "Turandot". ♿ The museum is mostly accessible throughout (except for the Kitchen) and there's a special lift provided from the entrance to the floor where the apartment is located.

A visit to the master's birthplace. We suggest to let the exceptionally charming and fluent English-speaking young lady at the flat re-do a voiceover on all the audio supplied at the visit instead of the horrible robot-like speaker. Definitely worth a visit anyway. But she made it something special.

Interesting but it would have been improved by more musical experiences illustrating his work.

The man was a snack and he knew how to make the world love him. Well curated museum, totally worthy of a visit

The Botanical Garden of Lucca is a well-maintained and clean space, offering an interesting variety of plants and trees. Although the garden is relatively small, it provides a pleasant experience, and we spent about an hour exploring it. Unfortunately, all the greenhouses were closed during our visit, and no prior information about this was provided at the entrance. Visitors should note that the entrance is located on the southern side, accessible from the city wall; other gates were closed. The admission fee is €6, which feels somewhat high given that parts of the garden, such as the greenhouses, were not accessible.

Quite a nice botanical garden! I almost didn’t go after being disappointed by the one in Pisa. But I’m glad I went! Big variety, well-kept, composting present, you can tell the garden staff enjoy their job. Well marked and good signage. Exceeded my expectations

Amazing to see a spacious garden inside the walls. They have exotic plants from countries around the world. The sight of giant Sequoia trees is worth the visit. Plenty of benches to sit and enjoy the tranquil scenery. Would definitely go again. PSA Pictures should not be posted per park rules. Please respect the rules so we can take personal pictures for our own memories.

Visited on a very hot day in Lucca. A green oasis!! The garden was established 200 years ago and has some good mature trees and shady walks. A very pleasant experience. Ignore the no photography signs. These apply to professional photographers only

Wonderful botanic garden. Unfortunately all the signs are only in Italian and not also in, for instance, English. With a bit of Google translate though we did read a lot of the signage and enjoyed the marvelous trees. Especially the sequoias were a real sight.

Nice little corner in Lucca. Small and cute but the entrance fee feels a bit much for what the place actually is. My kids (10 and 11) love nature and outdoors but didn’t really enjoy the botanical gardens. Not much info around, not things to explore.

Interesting botanical garden in Lucca. There were a few greenhouses, but because of the extreme heat, entering one felt like stepping in a sauna.

Lovely. Definitely worth the detour. Next time I definitely need to lock in a proper guide. There's so much history there. Definitely a 5 stars once the refurbishments are completed and the Volto Santo is back. So sad we missed it, but an opportunity to come back!

A cathedral with a truly impressive history - its foundation dates back nearly a thousand years! Inside, you’ll find stunning works of sculpture, painting, and stained glass by renowned Tuscan masters. For example, Giorgio Vasari called the tomb of Ilaria del Carretto one of the greatest masterpieces of 15th-century sculpture. The most breathtaking part of the cathedral is its western façade, built in the Roman-Pisan style and completely covered in sculptures and mosaics - you could spend hours admiring the details. At the entrance, you’ll also find allegorical images of the months - it's fun to look for your birth month or zodiac sign. The cathedral labyrinth - the smallest known to exist in any church - is carved into the stone of one of the entrance pillars. The Latin inscription states:“the same labyrinth built by Daedalus the Cretan, from which no one who enters can escape, except Theseus, thanks to the thread of Ariadne.“

We obtained the ticket for the bell tower the cathedral, museum and the other church with underground archaeological remains, very good value. All three sites were amazing, especially the bell tower,a lot of steps but worth it.

A must visit place in lucca. Such an amazing architecture and interior design. Fortunately the tickets were really cheap too. And inside you can see a few interesting historical object too

Lucca is one of those places that doesn’t try to impress you at first glance—it quietly grows on you with its charm and authenticity. Located just a short drive from Pisa, it offers a much calmer, more genuine atmosphere. What makes Lucca truly special are its perfectly preserved medieval walls, which now serve as a leafy promenade encircling the historic center. Walking or cycling the walls provides a unique perspective of the city’s rooftops, gardens, and bell towers. Inside the walls, you’ll find a maze of narrow streets, inviting piazzas, Romanesque churches, and elegant Renaissance buildings. A standout is the Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, built on the site of a Roman amphitheater—the oval shape is still clearly visible and creates a unique setting that’s both historic and intimate. Lucca is also known as the city of music (birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini), of crafts, and of quiet cafes tucked into peaceful corners. It may not overwhelm with grandeur, but it gently captivates those who give it time. A must-visit for travelers seeking the soul of Tuscany, far from the crowds.

Beyond its stunning Pisan-Luccan Romanesque facade, the cathedral charmed us with its Renaissance interiors and fascinating foundation excavations. The excavations were incredibly educational, taking us on a 2,100-year journey through the various layers of the Duomo's past. The lowest layer revealed a former Roman residence, while the next showed a public Roman thermae that later became a Lombard necropolis. During 400 AD the place turned to early Christian church. It definitely was a memorable visit!

Beautiful Italian Cathedral in Lucca. €4 entrance fee. Worth the visit to sit in quiet prayer or admire the architecture and artwork.

Went to see Elton John fantastic venue

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(Translated by Google) From "Lucchese Doc" I attend Lucca Comics & Games since I have memory: I have never skipped an edition. During the days of the event, Lucca comes alive with a magical and surreal atmosphere. The roads are teeming with cosplayer, attractions, pavilions to visit, smiling people and lots of joy. The activities, which change from year to year, are endless: from shows to fashion shows, from concerts to cosplay competitions, from signing copies to meetings with authors, from board games to video games, from traditional comics to the beloved manga... in short, there is certainly no shortage of things to do! I recommend, first of all, getting a map of the city (so you can see where the different attractions and pavilions are located) and a program, so as not to miss the things that interest you most! The queues at the ticket offices (and in general everywhere) are always long, so you need to arm yourself with a lot of patience. If desired, it is also possible to purchase the ticket for the event online and go and collect only the bracelet combined with the ticket at the ticket office, so as to save some time. It is impossible to miss the so-called "tour of the walls", an excellent place to see the best cosplay and to be able to take some beautiful souvenir photos outside the crowds of the historic center. (Original) Da "Lucchese DOC" frequento il Lucca Comics & Games fin da quando ho memoria: non ho mai saltato un'edizione. Durante i giorni della manifestazione, Lucca si anima di un'atmosfera magica e surreale. Le strade pullulano di cosplayer, attrazioni, padiglioni da visitare, persone sorridenti e tanta, tantissima gioia. Le attività, che cambiano di anno in anno, sono infinite: dagli spettacoli alle sfilate, dai concerti alle gare di cosplay, dai firma copie agli incontri con gli autori, dai giochi da tavolo ai videogiochi, dai fumetti tradizionali agli amatissimi manga...insomma, il da fare di sicuro non manca! Consiglio, per prima cosa, di procurarsi una mappa della città (in modo da poter vedere dove sono collocate le diverse attrazioni e i padiglioni) e un programma, così da non perdersi le cose che più interessano! Le file alle biglietterie (e in generale un po' ovunque) sono sempre lunghe, quindi è necessario armarsi di tanta pazienza. Volendo è anche possibile acquistare il biglietto per la manifestazione online e andare a ritirare in biglietteria solo il braccialetto abbinato al biglietto, così da risparmiare un po' di tempo. Impossibile poi perdersi il così detto "giro di mura", luogo d'eccellenza per vedere i migliori cosplay e per poter scattare qualche bella foto ricordo fuori dalla calca del centro storico.

(Translated by Google) Lucca Comics. Ha ha ha! Looool. Luca, you make me die laughing. So many drawn-out cosplays. Love it. Playground for the mind, right? Where the heart rests and the soul smiles lying down. Hyacinths? Oh my zakintos, never again will I touch the waters where my childish body lay, oh my Lucca that mirrors you in my deceitful eyes. Oriana? Ori? We want the truth. Is meta lying here at Lucca Comics? Feta? Greek. Everything goes back to panta rei. What if it was all fake? Is it snack time, guys??? At the table, sl slurp cooking and serving. Pleasant people? Yes. Yes yes. Okay, table 9 x 2, 18 hours, aperitifs, thanks. SLll iiiu uuuuu. Tuscany, my Tuscany, our Tuscany, land of peaceful raids (landsknechts). Bo. The plague? Not here, green pass. Open your eyes, a ghost in the catacombs looms. And what? What do you want? Let's resolve it and find an agreement over a good Illy coffee. The ones there? Mmmm. Pisa. Grandpa. Do you see it from the tower? Ori? Or do you still think of us? Go to Recanati and think again, you'll find the way, your dark path. Selva? Yesyesyes (Original) Lucca Comics. Ha ha ha! Looool. Luca mi fai morire dal ridere. Tanti cosplay imbutiti. Love it . Parco giochi per la mente, no? Dove il cuore riposa e l'anima sorride giaciuta. Giacinti? O mia zakintos, ne mai più toccherò le acque ove il mio corpo fanciulletto giacque o Lucca mia che ti specchi nei miei occhi fallaci. Oriana? Ori? La verità vogliamo. Giace qui al Lucca comics meta? Feta? Greco. Tutto torna panta rei . E se fosse tutto finto? È l'ora dello spuntino ragazzi??? A tavola sl slurp cooking and serving. Persone piacevoli? Sisi. Sisisi. Vabe tavolo 9 x 2 18 ore apericenas gracias. SLl iiiu uuuuu. La Toscana la mia Toscana la nostra Toscana, terra di razzie pacifiche (lanzichenecchi). Bo. La peste? Non qui green pass. Aprite gli occhi un fantasma nelle cataCOMBE INCOMBE E mbe? Che volete? Risolviamo e troviamo un accordo davanti a un buon caffè illy. I lì? Mh mmmh .Pisa. nonno. Dalla torre la vedi? Ori? O ri pensi ancora a noi? Recati a Recanati e ripensaci troverai la via la tua strada oscura. Selva? Sisisi

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(Translated by Google) This year's edition of Lucca Comics and Games is a special one, the Tuscan comics and video games fair which has the picturesque walls of Lucca as its exceptional "stage". This year we were celebrating the 50th anniversary of the event! Yes, our Lucca Comics and Games is no longer a "youngster" and many things have changed since its first years of life: the points of interest, the artists have increased and various noteworthy participants have followed one another. The scheduled events have multiplied and, naturally, the number of interested parties has also grown significantly over the years. Attendance at the event had already increased significantly for about two or three years, but it was last year's edition that reached the peak of attendance (including cosplayers, fans or simply interested people). (Original) Un'edizione particolare quella di quest'anno del Lucca Comics and Games, fiera toscana del fumetto e dei videogiochi che ha come "palcoscenico" d'eccezione le pittoresche mura di Lucca. Quest'anno si festeggiavano infatti i 50 anni della manifestazione! Eh sì, il nostro Lucca Comics and Games non è più un "giovincello" e sono cambiate molte cose dai suoi primi anni di vita: sono aumentati i punti di interesse, gli artisti e si sono susseguiti vari partecipanti degni di nota. Gli eventi programmati si sono moltiplicati e, naturalmente, anche il numero degli interessati è cresciuto molto nel giro di questi anni. Già da circa due o tre anni era aumentata notevolmente l'affluenza alla manifestazione, ma è stata l'edizione dello scorso anno quella che ha raggiunto l'apice di presenze (comprendendo cosplayer, fan o semplici interessati).

(Translated by Google) Campo Balilla for the people of Lucca, special events area for everyone else. Come and see, a great area with the Renaissance walls next to it. Historic location of the 2017 Rolling Stones concert. In 2018 Roger Water of Pink Floyd. All thanks to the D'Alessandro and Galli production of the Lucca Summer Festival. Come to Lucca you will see some beautiful ones! Long live Lucca Long live. Riccardo Pollastrini. (Original) Campo Balilla per i lucchesi, zona eventi speciali per tutti gli altri. Venite a vedere, gran bell'area con a fianco le mura Rinascimentali. Storico luogo del concerto dei Rolling Stones 2017. Nel 2018 Roger Water dei Pink Floyd. Il tutto grazie alla D'Alessandro e Galli produzione, del Lucca Summer Festival. Venite a Lucca ne vedrete delle belle! Viva Lucca Viva. Riccardo Pollastrini.

Nice museum helpful and friendly staff, lots to look at the museum is mostly wheelchair accessible,but not everywhere,only one toilet near the entrance

An enormous collection of religious art. Very well preserved wooden crucifixes dating back to the 1100's and countless oil paintings in every size. Also a smaller archeological collection of Ligurian, Etruscan, and Roman mosaics, utensils, weapons and more. Really worth a visit. We had the entire villa (sizewise more like a palace) to ourselves for the duration of our visit.

A nicely laid out museum showing the history of Lucca and area,from early times through Roman times. Pottery, sculpture from the past. Then a lot of religious art and sculpture from the early centuries until the 17th century. A wee bit overwhelming.... Good value for money.

Very nice museum. Takes around 1,5h-2h to see everything.

Very good museum. Small and no one else there so you can take your time. Interesting collection that spans across the years and different form factors

The Roman and pre-Roman sections are thin and uninteresting, but the medieval and renaissance ones are good. Best things for me were the incredible series of inlaid wood panels from the Sacristy of the Duomo of Lucca. By Cristoforo Canozi da Lendinara. 1480s. The building is also quite something.

Really enjoyed this museum. A beautiful collection spanning from the 7th - 17th century. The collection is not to lo big, ideal to comprehend. Also a nice garden and helpful staff!

An over priced sentence. "Man's sad history of inhumanity to other men and women" For 10 euros in three small rooms with barely any contectualization. The guillotine in the entryway represents the beginning of treating people more humanely.

My husband and I visited this place while on a meet up in Lucca Italy. It was very interesting and informative, the information on each of the plaques was in Italian and also in English so we could read about them. The gentleman who was running the place was helpful. And it only cost us €10 for both of us. The thing about it was, I thought it would be larger but we enjoyed it and would recommend a visit.

10 euro entrance fee.for adults. 1 room of torture equipment and a small basement. Not worth the money

Fun for a quick visit if you're into this kind of thing. Museum was disappointingly small and has no bathrooms, but the displays are well-done and the staff was friendly.

Meet little find in Lucca. We brought our kids, they were interested, and engaged the whole time

It was a fun place to visit. The lack of air conditioning made it hard to handle. If you don't read the signs next to the devices you will be done in 5 minutes. Still interesting and definitely an experience. The price is in my opinion a bit too high for what there is to see.

Interesting to know the machines and tools used for torture in the middle age. Rich and sad story! Interessante conhecer as maquinas e ferramentas utilizadas para tortura na idade média. Rica e triste história! È interessante conoscere le macchine e gli strumenti usati per la tortura nel Medioevo. Storia ricca e triste!

The museum it's basically just two house rooms. They start off with a 7-minute film, but to be honest, I don't think it's worth the 5 EUR entrance fee even if you're into the history of the Roman Empire.

An absolute ‘must see’ in Lucca! Simona’s guided tour is a full introduction to the Roman Lucca and an example for all Italy how to present an ancient Roman city interestingly for modern audiences. Don’t miss it!

Very positive energy from the lady of the house who privately excavated the cellars of her house. She can tell a lot about former ages, the Roman times with ancient findings and maps. We got her enthusiasm and we do recommend a visit here. Worth money and time!!

This museum is a unique experience for anyone who appreciate seeing objects displayed in the original rooms where they were in use. The layered history that is on display is fantastic for giving a feel of the many epochs of Lucca. Finally, the place is passionately and competently run by its owners, who are exceptional at telling an its story. A pure bargain for the modest ticket price.

Well worth a visit, you MUST take the guided tour with owner! She is so passionate and knowledgeable about the house and ancient history of Lucca it's a joy. Her English is very good - she did our tour in English and Italian to a mixed group. One of our favourite experiences in Lucca.

Showed up about an hour and half before they closed. A fabulous gentleman got us started with some local history of this place, and had to coordinate with several other visitors coming in. He was a true ringmaster. Not only was hw a great historian, but also super at logistics and multilingual. Before we knew it we were on a semi-private unplanned tour with a few other visitors getting a personal, dep perspective on this site and it's ancient origins. Wish we would have had more time to stay and visit. Site is small but well laid out, great signage and history provided, and if you get lucky maybe even a private tour. Amazing for 5euros. A definite must see.

A must-see in Lucca! This professionally excavated basement archaeological site tells the story of the entire history of the city. Probably the best museum guide experience of my life, as the staggeringly knowledgeable guide walked us through 2000 years of habitation. ˜1 hour

I really want to give it more because the two men at reception were so friendly, but honestly if you aren't Italian speaking then the museum has zero value and I wouldn't go as the few descriptions are in Italian, but it is an underwhelming collection of items and we didn't know what we were looking at, didn't learn anything and just visually the collection wasn't that interesting or enjoyable. It was a waste of 20 minutes and I was sad we hadn't gone to a different museum (The Palazzo Pfanner was MUCH better and interesting with the medical instruments for example. No wait, situated in the city wall, friendly curator who communicated with gestures with us in an heroic effort to compensate for our lack of Italian!

A rather underwhelming exhibition of a handful of Pinocchio ephemera. The museum lighting was too much and kept overloading the circuit breakers. The museum docents gave up and didn't charge admission.

A most interesting stop on one's way along Lucca's walls

(Translated by Google) In the beautiful city of Lucca, a well-curated museum of the ancient mint with many coins and jewelry. A must-see. (Original) Nella bellissima città di Lucca un curato museo dell'antica zecca con tante monete e monili. Assolutamente da visitare.

(Translated by Google) I took advantage of having some free time to visit the Lucca mint museum. I was thrilled with the guide's competence and you could feel his passion in every word he said. There are not only coins from the city of Lucca or Roman ones, there is a safe (which requires 3 keys to open it and in around 1700 3 different people owned it) then there is also a press or balance wheel for minting coins, very ancient and unique, always from the 1700s... I remember that the barracks are on the walls and that you can visit the museum from Monday to Friday during opening hours... (Original) Ho approfittato di avere un pò di tempo libero x visitare il museo della zecca di lucca. Sono rimasto entusiasta, della competenza della guida che si sentiva la sua passione in ogni parola che diceva. Nn ci sono solo monete della città di lucca o romane, ci sono una cassaforte ( che ci vuole 3 chiavi x aprirla e nel 1700 circa le possedevano 3 persone diverse )poi c'è anche un torchio o bilanciere x il conio delle monete, molto antico e unico sempre del 1700...ricordo che la casermetta è sulle mura e che si può visitare il museo dal lunedì al venerdì negli orari di apertura...

(Translated by Google) Magical place...either for its potion or for its history. The exhibitions organized are always very interesting and particular, especially the latest one on Vincenzo Lunardi, pioneer of balloon flight and unknown to the people of Lucca themselves, but a very important well-known figure by the kings of Spain and England with their populations. (Original) Luogo magico...vuoi per la sua pozione,vuoi per la sua storia.Le mostre organizzate sono sempre molti interessanti e particolari,soprattutto l'ultima su Vincenzo Lunardi,pioniere del volo in pallone e sconosciuto agli stessi lucchesi, ma importantissimo personaggio conosciuto dai re di Spagna e di Inghilterra con relative popolazioni.

(Translated by Google) Truly very well preserved structure built directly on the city walls of Lucca. Inside I had the opportunity to visit the Mint Museum during a visit to the city for Lucca Comics. Truly well made, certainly appreciable especially for Numismatics enthusiasts. However, it is definitely worth a visit. (Original) Struttura veramente molto ben conservata edificata direttamente sulla cinta muraria della città di Lucca. Al suo interno ho avuto modo di visitare il Museo della Zecca in occasione di una visita alla città per il Lucca Comics. Veramente ben fatto, sicuramente apprezzabile soprattutto per gli appassionati di Numismatica. Comunque vale sicuramente una visita.

Not bad worth popping in as part of the package ticket

Worth a visit! Came into the museum with the combined ticket from the Cathedral. Even if you have only 30 minutes, it's worth it to see the highlights.

While small, the Museo della Cattedrale in Lucca is fantastic! The collection here is much more varied and interesting than in other Cathedral Museums we have visited in Italy and Europe. It feels as though the curators have put real thought into what is worth displaying and how to display it. From the paintings, to the reliquaries, to the scale model of the cathedral on the very top level - you are taken on a great journey through the creation of religious art that was fueled by the central place of the church in pre-modern Italy. Definitely worth your time!

Not big, but really interesting museum

Your but a ticket for here, the adjoining church and a second church round the corner. All are worthwhile especially the small church round the corner where you can go under the floor to view an old excavation site - Chiesa di San Giovanni.

Interesting small collection and exhibition.

Breathtaking. Not onlt pictures but jewery, carpets, ancient texts.

Ed Sheeran great singer shame for the organisation…! Prato B … this was my location. Promising when Birdy was singing (great artist by the way!) but soon as I realised that you could not see anything… not even on the screens!!! Come on! people have bigger tellies at home than those ridiculous small screens. Plus the magic (not!) of digital special effects so I couldn’t even recognise Ed on the screen! The acoustics was very good and the rain added more fun, especially when I had ladies in front me with the umbrellas open. Great artist but not in this venue unless the organisation is taking on board the feedback and improve… it doesn’t take much. I forgot… could you also sort out the food stalls? Do they have to be on the lawn?

The stage is a cult, the summer festival is super cool (Mika was good, but Lenny Kravitz- even cooler!!), very friendly atmosphere and great town itself- worth getting there earlier and contemplating a walk along Lucca. Special feature is an apartment on top of the building in front of the arena, where local inhabitants watch the gigs and receive live compliments & apologizes for late endings. Definitely worth visiting (even instead of Forte dM)- super vibes!

Amazing line up

❤️❤️❤️

(Translated by Google) A unique experience! I went to see the Scorpions concert and everything was perfect. The organization was excellent, the atmosphere was magical, and the people at check-in were kind and friendly. There's plenty of parking just outside the city walls, and while browsing the shops, bars, and pizzerias before the concert, I found the staff friendly and welcoming. Everything was perfect. (Original) Esperienza unica! Sono andata a vedere il concerto degli Scorpions e tutto è stato perfetto. Ottima l'organizzazione, magica l'atmosfera, gentili e simpatiche le persone che erano al checkin. Ci sono molti parcheggi poco fuori le mura e girando per negozi, bar e pizzerie prima dell'inizio del concerto ho trovato cordialità simpatia ed una calda accoglienza. Tutto perfetto

(Translated by Google) We went to the Jennifer Lopez concert in this wonderful city that is Lucca; the J.Lo concert was amazing, it lived up to all expectations💌 excellent organization, beautiful location despite some criticisms I've heard that I don't agree with at all; perfect security service, escape route, ample access for everyone, we will have to come back👏🍀 (Original) Siamo stati al concerto di Jennifer Lopez in questa città meravigliosa che è Lucca ; strepitoso il concerto J.Lo all’altezza di ogni aspettativa💌 ottima l’organizzazione, bellissima la location a dispetto di alcune critiche che ho sentito che non condivido affatto; servizio di sicurezza perfetto via di fuga, ampie possibilità di accedere per tutti, bisognerà ritornare👏🍀

(Translated by Google) If the concert is taking place along the historic walls, either take the pit to get under the stage, or resign yourself to not seeing anything. I went to Robbie Williams' concert in 2023 and then JLo's this July, same story. If you're in the "normal" stalls, you won't see anything because there will be stalls in front of you and then a small pit area. The stage is as high as my table at home, and the big screens are as big as an iPhone. It's a shame the ticket doesn't cost as much as a bus ticket. If I spend money, I at least want to enjoy a concert. So if the concert is along the historic walls, be careful with the ticket you buy, otherwise you risk wasting money. I'll leave some photos to illustrate. (Original) Se il concerto si svolge lungo le mura storiche, o prendete il pit per andare sotto al palco altrimenti rassegnatevi a non vedere niente. Sono stata al concerto di robbie williams nel 2023 e poi di JLo questo luglio, stessa storia. Se sei nel parterre “normale” non vedi nulla perché davanti ci saranno le sedie della platea e poi una piccola area pit. Il palco è alto quanto il tavolo di casa mia e i maxi schermo sono grandi quanto un iPhone, peccato però che il biglietto non costi quanto un biglietto del bus. Se spendo, voglio almeno godermi un concerto. Quindi se il concerto è lungo le mura storiche, attenzione al biglietto che comprate altrimenti rischiate di buttare via soldi. Lascio foto per capire

Cool interactive museum

This is awesome! Great little place with a video too!

Very interesting

(Translated by Google) Beautiful museum, small, free, but with extraordinary videos and explanations. You can give an offer. (Original) Bellissimo museo,piccolo,gratuito, ma con video e spiegazioni straordinarie. Si può dare un offerta.

(Translated by Google) A small museum, free of charge, tells the story of the internal combustion engine. Beautiful experience. (Original) Un piccolo museo, ad offerta libera, racconta il motore a scoppio. Bellissima esperienza.

(Translated by Google) Small pearl that deserves it. The story of one of the most important modern inventions. Highly recommended (Original) Piccola perla che merita. La storia di una delle più importanti invenzioni moderne. Consigliatissimo

(Translated by Google) Beautiful museum Small but very well looked after (Original) Bellissimo museo Piccolo ma molto bene curato

(Translated by Google) First the sore points, the museum, recently restored, unfortunately in an approximate manner, everywhere you see sloppiness, the new ceilings with the concrete castings on the upper floor, dirty windows, without air conditioning, the sad and mangy garden with small trees they didn't even have the courtesy to hit it in the flowerbed, the exhibition catalog is not yet available, all this shows little interest, and above all little seriousness. On the positive side, there was the Cartasia exhibition, quite enjoyable, with some very interesting works. A wasted place. (Original) Prima le note dolenti, il museo, da poco restaurato, purtroppo in maniera approssimativa, ovunque si vede sciatteria, i soffitti nuovi con le colate di cemento del piano superiore, vetri sporchi, senza aria condizionata, il giardino triste e spelacchiato con piccoli alberelli che non hanno nemmeno avuto il garbo di centrare nella aiuola, il catalogo della mostra non è ancora disponibile, tutto questo mostra poco interesse, e soprattutto poca serietà. Di positivo c'era la mostra di Cartasia, abbastanza fruibile, con delle opere molto interessanti. Un luogo sprecato.

(Translated by Google) An incredible exhibition, which revolves around an ancient material, paper, a material of which all the works you will see are made. (Original) Una mostra incredibile, che ruota attorno ad un materiale antico, la carta, materiale di cui tutte le opere che vedrete sono composte.

(Translated by Google) I liked the exhibition, the theme and the 20th anniversary. On site you can visit the ground floor for free and then buy a ticket to visit the works on the second and third floors and the viewpoint. 4 works are in the city for the outdoor section. For the work Swallow Flight you can only see it with the curator, I think once a week. I didn't know about this event. (Original) Mi e' piaciuta la mostra, il tema e la ricorrenza del 20 anniversario. In sede si puo' visitare il piano terra gratuitamente e poi fare il biglietto per visitare le opere al secondo e terzo piano e belvedere. 4 opere sono in città per la sezione outdoor. Per l'opera Swallow Flight si puo' vedere solo con il curatore, credo una volta a settimana. Non conoscevo questa manifestazione.

(Translated by Google) I would like to make a premise: my rating of 3 stars must not be considered a way to debase this event, which I find of a high level in the artistic contents it offers, my aim is to give feedback to ensure that it can improve in certain small aspects. Personally I preferred the location of the previous edition for the works, although Palazzo Guinigi is an interesting space, I perceived a feeling of emptiness in some segments of the exhibition. Some small details in the display could have been taken care of better (for example in the dark room with the fluorescent works there could have been an indication that guided visitors to use the 3D glasses placed in the center of the room and in a precise point on the floor where they were displayed the fashion works were not well noticed (the sign on the floor indicating that the exhibition continues, so there is a risk of losing a section of the exhibition). The overall quality of the works is undoubtedly high, even if the ones proposed two years ago (at least for me) had a greater impact. I hope that in the future this event can continue in the best possible way and above all grow, also giving space to smaller works as happened in past editions with the biennial off circuit (Original) Vorrei fare una premessa: il mio voto di 3 stelle non deve essere considerato un modo per svilire questa manifestazione, che trovo di alto livello nei contenuti artistici che propone, il mio scopo è quello di dare un feedback per far sì che possa migliorare in certi piccoli aspetti. Personalmente ho preferito la location dell'edizione precedente per le opere, nonostante palazzo Guinigi sia una spazio interessante, ho percepito una sensazione di vuoto in alcuni segmenti della mostra. Alcuni piccoli particolari nell'allestimento potevano essere curati meglio (ad esempio nella sala buia con le opere fluorescenti poteva esserci un indicazione che guidava i visitatori all'utilizzo degli occhiali 3d posti al centro della stanza e in un punto preciso nel piano in cui venivano esposte le opere fashion non si notava bene l'indicazione posta sulla pavimentazione che indica che la mostra prosegue, così si rischia di perdere una sezione della mostra). La qualità complessiva delle opere e senza ombra di dubbio alta anche se, quelle proposte due anni fa (almeno per me) hanno avuto un impatto maggiore. Spero che in futuro questa manifestazione possa continuare nel migliore dei modi e soprattutto crescere, dando spazio anche a opere di dimensioni più contenute com'è accaduto nelle edizioni passate con il circuito della biennale off

(Translated by Google) I visited LuBiCa, a beautiful exhibition that immerses you in an original and creative world. The medieval mansion of Palazzo Guinigi is the setting for works of art made with paper, a typical material of our areas. It is exciting to see how artists create these enchanting works, from mandalas to statues, from paintings to clothes, from mosaics to furnishings... always peculiar, surprising and never banal. (Original) Ho visitato LuBiCa, una bella mostra che ti immerge in un mondo originale e creativo. La magione medievale di Palazzo Guinigi fa da cornice ad opere d'arte realizzate con la carta, materiale tipico delle nostre zone. È emozionante vedere come gli artisti realizzino queste incantevoli opere, dai mandala alle statue, dai quadri agli abiti, dai mosaici agli arredi... sempre peculiari, sorprendenti e mai banali.

(Translated by Google) Incredible exhibition, truly exciting and interesting the way in which paper is reused! ❤️ (Original) Esposizione incredibile, davvero emozionante ed interessante il modo in cui viene re-impiegata la carta! ❤️

(Translated by Google) DAVIDE FRANCESCA...the paper woman..a performance not to be missed on September 12th in the streets of Lucca (Original) DAVIDE FRANCESCA...la donna di carta .,..una performance da non perdere il 12 settembre x le strade di Lucca

Nice place with a great place and way to get informed about the history of Lucca and pilgrims walk throuhg an interactive room and a nice film (projected on the old inner walls.

Not a very good museum. We had walked a portion of the Francigena (ie we are already interested and invested) but the museum wasn’t really worth €5 for us. Videos were more like a series of slideshows. Proper videos downstairs were unfortunately in Italian only, even though it seems like there was an English option (at least the start of the video seemed to indicate so).

We loved the introduction to the topic of a very nice guide in this pilgrims museum. As we are non religious people we found it to be interesting and well explained with the help of different interactive media!

The multi-media experience was pretty cool. The interactive exhibits were not really working when we visited. Traveling in Tuscany you hear a lot of references to the Via Francigena and this museum ties it all together into one narrative.

Disappointed. I first asked if they had a bathroom...."No". Strangely enough after we had walked away I saw a sign saying they had got a bathroom. We paid, entered,watched the video about the Via Francigena....used the loo....and left. Not good for the young male attendant to lie to clients.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful building recently restored. It owes its name to the fact that it was the home of the Roman Tommaso Jona, hired as an executioner of justice (executioner). Inside there is an interactive museum on the Via Francigena and the history of Lucca. The entrance fee is €5. Definitely worth a visit. (Original) Bell'edificio restaurato recentemente. Deve il suo nome al fatto che era l'abitazione del romano Tommaso Jona, assunto come esecutore di giustizia (boia). All'interno vi è un museo interattivo sulla via Francigena e sulla storia di Lucca. Il biglietto d'ingresso è di 5 €. Merita sicuramente una visita.

(Translated by Google) The Executioner's House, a masterpiece. The renovation brought out the soul of the walls. The wonder is the routes they organize for children, to discover the history of our city. Truly beautiful workshops, in which the children participate with enthusiasm and from which they learn so much. Must visit! (Original) La.casa del boia, un capolavoro. La ristrutturazione ha tirato fuori l'anima delle mura. La meraviglia sono i percorsi che organizzano per i bimbi,alla scoperta della storia della nostra citta. Laboratori veramente bellissimi, a cui i bimbi partecipano con entusiasmo e da cui apprendono davvero tantissimo. Da visitare!

Small history of Italian immigration. This is awesome! One of my favorite places we visited in Italy. Very small but very powerful stories inside. If in Lucca- visit and use QR code on side of picture to read stories

They're not opening their stated hours. Suposed to be ooen at 4:30 on a Friday and everything was locked. Need to state your correct hours or state that you are closed.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful and well-structured museum, you can appreciate the many rooms of the building with period furnishings, each adorned with numerous paintings. The price is more than reasonable (Original) Museo molto bello e ben strutturato, si posso apprezzare le molte sale del palazzo con arredi d’epoca ognuna adornata con numerosi dipinti. Il prezzo è più che ragionevole

(Translated by Google) Museum dedicated to the history of Italian immigration to the United States immediately before the war at the beginning of the 20th century. The museum is small, but well kept and is full of details that make it interesting. Visited during the "museum day with the family" celebration. On that occasion there was a workshop to entertain the little ones and raise their awareness of a topic that we have forgotten for a long time. (Original) Museo dedicato alla storia dell'immigrazione italiana negli stati uniti subito prima della guerra ad inizio 900. Il museo è piccolo, ma ben tenuto ed è pieno di particolari che lo rendono interessante. Visitato durante la festa della "giornata al museo con la famiglia". In quell'occasione era presente un laboratorio per intrattenere i piú piccoli e sensibilizzarli ad un tema che abbiamo dimenticato da tanto tempo.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful and emotional. A journey through the history of those Italians with a spirit of adventure who sought fortune and growth outside their country of origin. Admission is free and open with limited hours (morning and afternoon) (Original) Hermoso y emotivo. Un recorrido por la historia de aquellos italianos con espíritu de aventura que buscaban fortuna y crecimiento fuera de su país de origen. El Ingreso es gratuito y está abierto con horario cortado (mañana y tarde)

(Translated by Google) The Paolo Cresci Museum for the history of Italian emigration is located in the Palazzo Ducale of Lucca and more precisely in the Chapel of Santa Maria della Misericordia and in the adjacent rooms. The Museum collects a tangible contribution to the knowledge of an important page of Italian history: letters, diaries, documents and photographs belonging to everyday life, the richest collection of documents existing on Italian emigration. The exhibition follows the stages of the emigrant's journey, from departure, to the journey, to the search for a job once they reach their destination. The objective is to give the visitor food for thought on issues concerning emigration, analyzed in numerical terms: departures, returns, remittances, etc. but also from the point of view of social, collective and individual events; present the complexity of the phenomenon, not only taking into account the geographical diversity and the various historical and temporal situations, but also in the psychological aspects linked to diversity, identity, homologation and rejection, oriented towards the formation of a new status of Italian abroad, a synthesis of memory and modernity. The Museum wants to highlight the relevance of the message linked to emigration as a historical lesson to predispose visitors to the mentality of welcome and tolerance while enriching their own wealth of experiences through comparison with different cultures. The exhibition itinerary, in addition to the photographic panels and noticeboards displaying original documents and objects, with both archive and modern images, is enriched by the projection of historical films and sequences taken from recent widely distributed films, interviews with the protagonists of emigration, interactive multimedia situations where the visitor is invited to directly carry out research using a computer approach. All photos of the documents reproduced in the guide come from the Foundation Archives. (Original) Il Museo Paolo Cresci per la storia dell’emigrazione italiana ha sede nel Palazzo Ducale di Lucca e più precisamente nella Cappellina di Santa Maria della Misericordia e nei locali adiacenti. Il Museo raccoglie un contributo tangibile alla conoscenza di una pagina importante della Storia d’Italia: lettere, diari, documenti e fotografie appartenenti alla vita di ogni giorno, la più ricca raccolta di documenti esistente sull’emigrazione italiana. L’allestimento segue le tappe del percorso dell’emigrante, dalla partenza, al viaggio, alla ricerca di un lavoro una volta giunti a destinazione. L’obiettivo è quello di dare al visitatore spunti di riflessione sui temi che riguardano l’emigrazione, analizzata in termini numerici: partenze, rientri, rimesse, ecc. ma anche dal punto di vista delle vicende sociali, collettive ed individuali; presentare la complessità del fenomeno, non solo tenendo conto delle diversità geografiche e delle varie situazioni storiche e temporali, ma anche negli aspetti psicologici legati alla diversità, all'identità, all’omologazione ed al rifiuto, orientati alla formazione di un nuovo status d'italiano all’estero, sintesi di memoria e di modernità. Il Museo vuole mettere in risalto l’attualità del messaggio legato all’emigrazione come lezione storica per predisporre i visitatori alla mentalità dell’accoglienza e della tolleranza arricchendo, nel contempo, il proprio bagaglio di esperienze, attraverso il confronto con culture diverse. Il percorso espositivo oltre ai pannelli fotografici e alle bacheche che espongono documenti e oggetti originali, con immagini sia d’archivio che moderne, è arricchito dalla proiezione di filmati storici e sequenze tratte da film recenti di larga diffusione, interviste ai protagonisti dell’emigrazione, situazioni interattive multimediali dove il visitatore è invitato ad effettuare direttamente ricerche mediante un approccio informatico. Tutte le foto dei documenti riprodotti nella guida provengono dall’Archivio della Fondazione.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful and very interesting museum which traces the history of Italian emigration to various countries around the world and which teaches us to be more open and understanding towards those who embark on this journey towards us today. (Original) Bellissimo ed interessantissimo museo che ripercorre la storia dell emigrazione italiana in vari paesi nel mondo e che ci insegna ad essere più aperti e comprensivo verso chi affronta questo percorso verso di noi oggi.

Interesting exhibition on Puccini at the moment. Liked the way the staff asked which tickets we needed full or discount, we were over 65 so went discount. The posters are good and there were English explanations too.

Very nicely done up museum with great lighting and audio guides for the art pieces. Could have been slightly cheaper for the size of the museun

The Cavallerizza is currently showing a wonderful exhibition called the I Pittori della Luce or the painters of light. It explores how Caravaggio and those that followed him used light and shadow to place characters or action in a painting in the foreground. Making the emotions on their faces more poignant. Its wonderful as this was the beginning of modern Western art.

Fantastic place for the brilliant art exhibition "The painters of light from Caravaggio to Paolini". Highly recommended.

Very interesting display of paintings from 17th century artists, including Caravaggio and Paulino. Route around the exhibition was a little difficult to follow but audioguide was included

Good audio guide to explain the paintings which focus on how light is used within them

Best place! ESport Palace at Lucca Comics &Games

A well-maintained museum about the events in area, a part of the Gothic Line, 80 years ago. The voluntary staff care about keeping the memory alive and their enthusiasm is real. The objects in the museum are well displayed, a lot of effort and work behind. The friendly atmosphere and the great view over the valley make the trip worthwhile. Unfortunately, I did not have the time to take a tour of the fortifications. But on the other hand, it is a good reason to return to this beautiful part of Italy. Very much recommendable!

(Translated by Google) Truly a place worth visiting, the volunteers who manage it do their utmost to explain everything that is contained in the museum. They are passionate, you can see it, I feel like defining them as "special" for what they do and for the passion they put into remembering and making young people relive that ugly page of recent history that was the Second World War. Thanks again! We will definitely see each other again! P. S. An offer is required for the maintenance of the museum. (Original) Veramente un luogo da visitare, i volontari che lo gestiscono si prodigano in spiegazioni su tutto ciò che è contenuto nel museo. Sono appassionati, si vede, mi sento di definirli "speciali" per ciò che fanno e per la passione che mettono nel ricordare e far rivivere ai più giovani quella brutta pagina di storia recente che è stata la seconda guerra mondiale. Grazie di nuovo! Ci rivedremo sicuramente! P. S. È richiesta una offerta per la manutenzione del museo.

(Translated by Google) We were at the Brancoli Museum during the Brancoli Living History event, where various historical reenactment associations organized a day of trekking on the Gothic Line of Brancoli with some stops to watch scenes with reenactors. At the end of the trekking route we all had lunch together in the square in front of the church (breathtaking view of the valley) and finally we visited the museum guided by volunteers who explained everything to us. I would like to compliment the volunteers who with their stories conveyed to us the passion and care that was put into the organization of this day. Highly recommended! (Original) Siamo stati al Museo di Brancoli durante l'evento Brancoli Living History, dove varie associazioni di rievocazione storica hanno organizzato una giornata di trekking sulla linea gotica di Brancoli con alcune fermate per assistere a scene con rievocatori. Al termine del percorso di trekking abbiamo pranzato tutti insieme nella piazza davanti alla chiesa (vista mozzafiato sulla valle) e infine abbiamo visitato il museo guidati da volontari che ci spiegavano tutto. Vorrei fare i complimenti ai volontari che con i loro racconti ci hanno trasmesso la passione e la cura che è stata messa per l'organizzazione di questa giornata. Veramente consigliato!

(Translated by Google) Very interesting museum to visit to learn about local history and more. Rich in artefacts and historical documents. Congratulations for all the work done by the Brancoli Gothic Line Committee! (Original) Museo molto interessante da visitare per conoscere la storia locale e non solo. Ricco di reperti e documenti storici.Complimenti per tutto il lavoro svolto dal Comitato Linea gotica di Brancoli!

(Translated by Google) Small museum about the Battle and the region, definitely worth a visit! (Original) Klein museum over de Battle en n de regio, zeker een bezoekje waard!

(Translated by Google) A meeting point between history, documentation and natural territory. Absolutely worth visiting! (Original) Un punto di incontro tra storia, documentazione e territorio naturale. Da visitare assolutamente!

Personalized tour for just the two of us! Only costed 2.5€ per person Its on your way to the Pisa tower so why not spend 30-45 mins learning something new, if you’re into medicine, there are interesting collections for you and if you’re not in medicine, you will see a lot of things you’ve probably never seen before! There is a video with English subtitles so I highly recommend watching that from the beginning as you’re going through the museum. In the end, you will have a postcard as a token from the library. The phone number didn’t pick up my calls, and I didn’t write them an email. Just showed up! The first time they didn’t let us in but the second time it was easy peasy!

Amazing curiosities, the woman was so nice and tried her hardest to tell me about everything in English and really cheap aswell only €2.50 would recommend to anyone that likes these kinds of things, email them for reservations but majority of the time not needed

Amazing experience. Very friendly and informative guide, I never expected this, after this the Tower was a total downer.

Really informative tour of the history, exhibits and parts of the museum. Did not expect the tour to be just for the two of us. Some quite morbid/macabre exhibits, would not recommend if you are at all squimish.

A truly exceptional experience. Not so easy to find but totally unforgettable. You have to go into the medical institute and ask to be shown the collection. It consists of some quite gruesome objects so do not go if you are squeamish, there are skulls,mummies from Egypt, skeletons with abnormalities and many jars of biological specimens. There are also some Chimay and Chimu ceramics collected from south America.

Well worth a visit, cash only for entrance, not busy at all, knowledgeable curator of the museum very friendly. 2 rooms full of anatomical exhibits.

Extremely interesting and a personal tour guide with many detailed explanations.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful church that we discovered at night. (Original) Hermosa iglesia que descubrimos en la noche.