What to do in Lucca when it rains
The weather needn't spoil Lucca. Its galleries, museums and indoor markets are at their best on a grey day, with cafés on every corner.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- Museo del Castagno - Lavoro Vita Civiltà Loc. Colognora, 1, 55064 Pescaglia LU, Italy
- Vallico di Sotto 55021 Vallico Sotto, Province of Lucca, Italy
- Monte Penna 55021 Gallicano, Province of Lucca, Italy
- MUDY - Museo Dynamo Viale Cesare Battisti, 55051 Fornaci di Barga LU, Italy
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Colognora 55064 Colognora di Pescaglia, Province of Lucca, Italy
- Ex Scuola Elementare Unnamed Road, 55027, 55027 Cardoso LU, Italy
- La torre di verni Via San Martino, 999/160, 55027 Gallicano LU, Italy
- Lavatoio di San Romano Via S. Rocco, 14, 55023 San Romano LU, Italy
- Rocca sull'lago 2FCM+RM, 55027 Gallicano, Province of Lucca, Italy
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- L'orto Amico Fuori Suolo Via Nazionale, 2b, 55025 Coreglia Antelminelli LU, Italy
- lo shop di sandrino Viale Nazionale, 55025 Piano di Coreglia LU, Italy
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- Flamingo Caffè Via della Rena, 26, 55027 Gallicano LU, Italy
- Lisa Cafè SP20, 55027 Gallicano LU, Italy
- Snack Bar Via di Coreglia, 64, 55025 Coreglia Antelminelli LU, Italy
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Cobi S.r.l. Via Risorgimento, 12, 55051 Fornaci di Barga LU, Italy
- Paper 55027 Gallicano LU, Italy
- Store S.r.l. P.za Don Ferretti, 5, 55051 Fornaci di Barga LU, Italy
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