Emergency Numbers
Emergency Phone Numbers in Lucca, Tuscany
Here are the key emergency numbers you should know while in Lucca and throughout Tuscany. These numbers are free of charge and can be dialed from any phone without an area code.
 
General Emergency (Europe-wide) 112
Police (State Police) 113
Carabinieri (National Police) 112
Fire Brigade 115
Medical Emergency / Ambulance 118
24-Hour Pharmacy Service 800 420 707
 
Local Medical and Police Contacts (Lucca)
San Luca Hospital: +39 0583 9701
Emergency Medical Service: +39 0584 616779
Emergency Veterinary (24h): +39 0583 9701
Municipal Police (Lucca): +39 0583 442727
 
Note: The number 112 is the Europe-wide emergency number, and in Tuscany it acts as a central hub, routing you to the correct service (police, medical, fire) as needed. It is recommended for all types of emergencies.
Hospitals
Ospedale San Luca (San Luca Hospital)
The main General Hospital in Lucca, it offers a fully equipped Emergency Department, including 24/7 emergency care and ambulance services.
 
Address: Via Guglielmo Lippi Francesconi, Lucca - see on Google maps π
Phone: +39 0583 9701
 
Services include:
β’ General emergency care (adults and children).
β’ Specialized emergency units (pediatrics, trauma, acute care).
β’ Short observation ward and intensive care as needed.
 
The hospital is well-integrated into Italy's public healthcare system (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale), providing free or low-cost emergency services to residents and visitors.
Pharmacy
Farmacia Comunale Lucca 24 ore (24/7)
Address: Curtatone, 7, 55100 Lucca - see on Google maps π
Phone: +39 0583 491398
Website: www.alliancefarmacie.it
 
Farmacia Masoni del Dott Lorenzo Cerbai e C.
Address: Via Romana, 231, 55100 Lucca - see on Google maps π
Phone: +39 0583 496618
Website: www.farmaciamasoni.com
Transport
Taxi
 
Bus Service to Lucca
Bus 63
Schedule and route information: Autolinee Toscane
Bus stop: Meati Capolinea, 0.5km walk from the villa - see on Google maps π
Lucca Train and Bus Stations
Lucca Train Station
Address: Viale Camillo Benso Cavour 15, 55100 Lucca - see on Google maps π
Trenitalia: train schedules, real-time departures, and ticket booking for all regional and national trains serving Lucca - www.trenitalia.com
RFI: live arrivals and departures for Lucca and all Italian railway stations - www.rfi.it
 
Lucca Bus Station
Address: Piazzale Giuseppe Verdi, 55100 Lucca - see on Google maps π
Local/Regional Services - Autolinee Toscane
Long-Distance/Intercity Buses - FlixBus
Parking in Lucca
Free parking
A large free car park, located about 500 metres from the city walls - see on Google maps π
 
Paid parking near Porta Sant'Anna
You can enter the old town through Porta Sant'Anna and park there - see on Google maps π
 
Please note that driving almost everywhere within the city walls is prohibited for non-residents, and doing so may result in a large fine.
Shopping
Esselunga Supermarket
Address: Viale S. Concordio, 665, 55100 Lucca - see on Google maps π
 
CONAD Supermarket
Address: Via Luigi Einaudi, SNC, 55100 Lucca - see on Google maps π
 
Coop Supermarket
Address: Viale G. Puccini, 1718/B, 55100 Lucca - see on Google maps π
 
Mercatino Del Pesce, Fish
Address: Viale G. Puccini, 1534, 55100 Lucca - see on Google maps π
 
La Bottega Di Lucca snc, Wine
Address: Via Gaetano Luporini, n.29, 55100 Lucca - see on Google maps π
 
Forno Ghilardi, Bakery
Address: Via S. Donato, 1588, 55100 Lucca - see on Google maps π
 
Cuccori, Deli and Meat
Address: Via Santa Croce, 40, 55100 Lucca - see on Google maps π
 
Il Mercatino, Deli
Address: Via S. Paolino, 23, 55100 Lucca - see on Google maps π
 
NaturaSì, Organic
Address: Viale Carlo del Prete, 347, 55100 Lucca - see on Google maps π
Eating Out
Antica Osteria Meati
Very nice place within walking distance from the villa.
Delicious traditional food, vegetarian options, good atmosphere. Book in advance - the place is busy during high season.
Travel time: 5-minute drive or 15-minute walk from the villa.
Address: Via per Gattaiola e Meati, 1237, 55100 Lucca - see on Google maps π
Phone: +39 0583 510373
 
SocietΓ Agricola Fratelli Urbani
This is the closest winery where you can taste locally produced wine.
Travel time: 15-20 minute walk from the villa
Address: Via per Gattaiola e Meati, 322, 55100 Lucca - see on Google maps π
Phone: +39 329 429 1474
Website: www.fratelliurbani.com
 
Please refer to our Airbnb guidebook for other suggestions.
Places of Interest
Attractions and Activities
We have prepared an Airbnb-hosted guidebook that lists places we like and that may be of interest for our guests. Please have a look.
