Torre delle Ore
Torre delle Ore
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jjp333
Westminster, CO348 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
We climes this the day after climbing the more famous Lucca tower, it is much smaller but still has interesting information along the walls during the climb. The views from the top are just as special, but there were way less people which was a treat for sure. One thing to know is that you actually can not buy your ticket here, you buy it at the other tower.
Written 16 April 2022
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Kate H
Reading, UK199 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Climbing the tower was on my list of things to do in Lucca and it didn't disappoint! Entry is 5 euros, or a combi-ticket 9 euros which includes the Torre Guinigi (the one with the trees) and the Orto Botanico (Botanical Gardens) and is valid for 2 days.
On the climb there are boards displaying the history of the tower, and other towers in Lucca and information regarding the clock. The stairs are very substantial and it's a relatively easy climb. The clock strikes on the hour and every quarter, so remember that if you are at the top at that time.
Fabulous views, well worth the climb
On the climb there are boards displaying the history of the tower, and other towers in Lucca and information regarding the clock. The stairs are very substantial and it's a relatively easy climb. The clock strikes on the hour and every quarter, so remember that if you are at the top at that time.
Fabulous views, well worth the climb
Written 12 July 2019
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Linda B
Raleigh, NC2,205 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
Plus you can see the internal mechanism of the clock. I happened to be heading down when the bells started ringing! Thank goodness. Not crowded like the Torre Guinigi with the same view except you will see the Torre Guinigi from up high!
Written 18 October 2018
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OrdinaryJoe&Co
West Wales149 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
We visited the tower as part of a 3 ticket deal which included the Guingi Tower and Botanical Gardens. Don't forget to chose the time you visit.
This was our favourite tower, it was certainly not as busy as the Guingi, it is higher and you have the bonus of the bells at the top.
As with our review of the Guingi, no history just our observations/advice.
First thing first, its worth the visit, we loved it up their, shaded on top, great views, less visitors (we had it to ourselves for half of the time we were there) and the bells (more about the bells later).
Finding it - I know this sounds odd, because it is one of the tallest buildings in Lucca, but you do have to look for it. At street level the entrance is very discreet. So pay attention, its straight forward - we used the Google Map App on our phone, but it is a low key entrance.
Effort - It's a tower, it is one of the tallest structures in Lucca, so you do need a certain level of mobility and fitness but as we have said about Guingi - don't be put off. Take your time and visit it.
Head for heights - as before, unless you're a genuine vertigo sufferer you'll be fine.
Guingi vs dell Ore - which one if you can only do one? We would do the dell Ore, for us we found it the nicer tower, less visited, great view etc
Those bells - time to point out the obvious - this is a clock tower, that means that one of the bells chimes the hours on the hour. You are standing directly under the bell, so you will get to experience it. It is NOT too loud and if you monitor the time on your watch/phone you can plan it and capture it on your phone/camera/video/GoPro. We enjoyed that, it makes for a very atmospheric video, starting with the bell being struck and panning out across the city - your chance to be Frederico Fellini. Don't forget, on the three site ticket you're asked to chose the time of your visit here, so you can plan this.
This was our favourite tower, it was certainly not as busy as the Guingi, it is higher and you have the bonus of the bells at the top.
As with our review of the Guingi, no history just our observations/advice.
First thing first, its worth the visit, we loved it up their, shaded on top, great views, less visitors (we had it to ourselves for half of the time we were there) and the bells (more about the bells later).
Finding it - I know this sounds odd, because it is one of the tallest buildings in Lucca, but you do have to look for it. At street level the entrance is very discreet. So pay attention, its straight forward - we used the Google Map App on our phone, but it is a low key entrance.
Effort - It's a tower, it is one of the tallest structures in Lucca, so you do need a certain level of mobility and fitness but as we have said about Guingi - don't be put off. Take your time and visit it.
Head for heights - as before, unless you're a genuine vertigo sufferer you'll be fine.
Guingi vs dell Ore - which one if you can only do one? We would do the dell Ore, for us we found it the nicer tower, less visited, great view etc
Those bells - time to point out the obvious - this is a clock tower, that means that one of the bells chimes the hours on the hour. You are standing directly under the bell, so you will get to experience it. It is NOT too loud and if you monitor the time on your watch/phone you can plan it and capture it on your phone/camera/video/GoPro. We enjoyed that, it makes for a very atmospheric video, starting with the bell being struck and panning out across the city - your chance to be Frederico Fellini. Don't forget, on the three site ticket you're asked to chose the time of your visit here, so you can plan this.
Written 22 July 2023
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John S
Peterborough, UK82 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
There is little that has not been said about Lucca and its multiple attractions but thought i would drop this in. We hesitated a bit before paying the 5 euro each to climb the tower particularly with my metal knee but , what the heck .Made it to the top and wow!! Fantastic views and not a hard climb at all even when 30+ in the shade .
Written 11 July 2019
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icgardener
Iowa City, IA35 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
It really is worth your time to do both towers! But watch out for the chimes! They are _really_ loud, and I almost dropped my phone over the edge when they rang!
Written 2 November 2018
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Borzov
Rijeka, Croatia5,290 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
The highest tower in the medieval Lucca was acquired by the local government in the 15th century to house the public clock. It is open for visiting and you can admire the mechanism of the clock and enjoy the beautiful views over the city.
Written 12 October 2018
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adrian-73
Sunderland, UK729 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
We paid for the guinigi tower and got this tower for a few euros more and we actually preferred this tower. The views are amazing and the clock mechanism is fantastic, the bell actually went off whilst we were up There and it’s very loud.
Written 9 September 2018
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Tatyana Z
Brazil87 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
Torre delle Ore offers a stunning panorama of the city from its top, and also some insights into the history of Lucca and the clock. You can also check out the clock mechanism.
Written 3 September 2018
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Graham P
Sandhurst, UK58 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Having bypassed the Guinigi Tower due to the queue we came across this little gem. €4 each and well worth it. Climbing the narrow stairs their are posters with the history of the tower and you see parts of the old clock mechanism.
It is a long way to the top but not too arduous for most people and it’s easier on the way done.
Wonderful 360 degree views at the top, a great place to visit and very interesting history.
The clock mechanism has been replaced with a modern unit, just beware when the clock bells strike :)
It is a long way to the top but not too arduous for most people and it’s easier on the way done.
Wonderful 360 degree views at the top, a great place to visit and very interesting history.
The clock mechanism has been replaced with a modern unit, just beware when the clock bells strike :)
Written 29 July 2018
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Qualcuno per caso sa dirmi se nelle vacanze di Natale/capodanno di quest'anno la torre delle ore sarà aperta?
Grazie
Written 15 October 2018
I am seeking the old silk making area, and in particular the house of Regolo Turrettini, father of Francesco Turrittini Thank you for any hints how to find these
Written 26 September 2017
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