Lucca Railway Station, Lucca

The Lucca Railway Station is the main railway station of the city. It is located on the railroad which passes through Florence and Viareggio and coach lines to Pisa and Aulla. All the railroads are local, covered only by regional trains. The most important railway station in the Province of Lucca is located in Viareggio. The façade of the building is elegant and refined, showing a double row of arches that lightens the structure. Some changes were made over the years. There is a bar inside the building. Outside there is parking for buses and taxi cabs. The station has a daily passenger traffic of 4018 units.

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Sight Name: Lucca Railway Station
Sight Location: Lucca, Italy (See walking tours in Lucca)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles