Though few remain today, hundreds of tower houses pierced the skyline above Lucca in the Middle Ages, and the Torre delle Ore was once one of these. The city bought the tower and added its clock in the 14th century, and today it is one of the most scenic overlooks in the historic center. Climb to the top to see Lucca’s ancient city walls and warren of medieval lanes below, and the Tuscan countryside in the distance. Visit the tower during a day trip to Lucca from Florence, hitting on other highlights like the Duomo di San Martino, the Church di San Michele in Foro, and Piazza dell’Anfiteatro on foot or by bike. You can easily combine stops in Lucca and Pisa in a single tour.