Torre Guinigi

"The tower of the medieval Palazzo Guinigi contains one of the city's most curious sights: a grove of ilex trees has grown at the top of the tower." Full review

"The bird's-eye view from the top of this medieval, 45m-tall red-brick tower adjoining 14th-century Palazzo Guinigi is predictably magnificent." Full review

"It's well worth the many steep stairs it takes to get to the top." Full review

"Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden. " Full review

"Only one of the two towers sprouting from the top of the 14th-century palace, home of Lucca's iron-fisted ruling family, still stands, but it certainly grabs your attention." Full review