San Cristoforo, Lucca

Name: San Cristoforo
Address: Via Fillungo, ., Lucca, 55100, Italy

#27 among attractions in Lucca

Romanesque architecture, Church, Historical place, Art gallery

Gallery (1)

Map

Facts and practical information

San Cristoforo is a Romanesque and Gothic-style, former Roman Catholic church located on the narrow Via Fillungo in the center of Lucca, region of Tuscany, Italy. Now deconsecrated and stripped of its former interior altars and decoration, the chapel served as a memorial for those fallen in the wars.. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Cristoforo Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 43°50'34"N, 10°30'16"E

Address

Via Fillungo, .Lucca 55100 Italy

Contact

Website

Social media

Add

Lucca

Day trips

San Cristoforo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Michele in Foro, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Torre Guinigi, Palazzo Guidiccioni.

~410 ftW
1100s church with soaring ornate facade
San Michele in Foro, Lucca
2 min walk • San Michele in Foro is a captivating historical church located in the heart of Lucca, Italy, a city renowned for its well-preserved Renaissance walls and enchanting old town. This Roman Catholic basilica stands on the site of the ancient Roman forum, hence its name "in...
~980 ftNE
Amphitheatre
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Lucca
5 min walk • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is a public square in the northeast quadrant of walled center of Lucca, region of Tuscany, Italy. The ring of buildings surrounding the square, follows the elliptical shape of the former second century Roman amphitheater of Lucca.
~740 ftNE
Medieval tower topped by holm-oak trees
Torre Guinigi, Lucca
4 min walk • The Torre Guinigi is a tower in Lucca, Tuscany, central Italy. It is a typical example of local Romanesque-Gothic architecture. The height of the tower is 45 meters with a total of 233 steps to reach the top.
~420 ftN
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Guidiccioni, Lucca
3 min walk • The Palazzo Guidiccioni is a 16th-century urban palace located in Lucca, region of Tuscany, Italy. The Guidiccioni had owned the site in the 8th century. Construction if the building we see today is attributed to Vincenzo Civitali. The palace was acquired by the government in 1822.
~910 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Romanesque architecture
Holy Face of Lucca, Lucca
5 min walk • The Holy Face of Lucca is an eight-foot-tall, ancient wooden carving of Christ crucified in Lucca, Italy. Medieval legends state that it was sculpted by Nicodemus who assisted St. Joseph of Arimathea in placing Christ in his tomb after the crucifixion. The same legends placed its miraculous arrival in Lucca to AD 782.
~950 ftSE
Gothic edifice with a belfry and museum
Lucca Cathedral, Lucca
5 min walk • Lucca Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours in Lucca, Italy. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Lucca. Construction was begun in 1063 by Bishop Anselm.
~190 ftN
Museum, Tower
Torre delle Ore, Lucca
1 min walk • The Torre delle Ore or Torre dell'Orologio is a clock-tower or turret clock located on Via Fillungo in central Lucca, region of Tuscany, Italy.
~920 ftSW
Vernacular architecture, Art gallery, Historical place
Ducal Palace, Lucca
5 min walk • The Ducal Palace is a palace in Lucca, Tuscany, central Italy.
~190 ftSW
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Cenami, Lucca
1 min walk • The Palazzo Cenami is a Renaissance-style palace located on Via Santa Croce in central Lucca, region of Tuscany, Italy. The palace was designed in 1530 by Nicolao Civitali. Some attribute the palace's Florentine style of architecture to Agostino Marti in 1501.
~1090 ftN
Museum, Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture
Palazzo Pfanner, Lucca
6 min walk • Palazzo Pfanner is a palace and a garden in Lucca, Italy, now converted into a museum of art and artifacts. Originally known as the Palazzo Controni, the building dates to 1667, and is notable mainly for its fine garden, attributed to Filippo Juvarra, and an interesting external stairway with loggia.
~400 ftSW
Romanesque architecture, Church
San Giusto, Lucca
2 min walk • San Giusto is a church in Lucca, Tuscany, central Italy. Built over a pre-existing church, it dates to the second half of the 12th century. Named after 12th century Italian, Giustino Salce. This is where its name "San Giusto" comes from.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Cristoforo?

Nearby attractions include Torre delle Ore, Lucca (1 min walk), Palazzo Cenami, Lucca (1 min walk), Palazzo Bernardini, Lucca (2 min walk), San Giusto, Lucca (2 min walk).

How to get to San Cristoforo by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Cristoforo:

Bus

Lazzi (10 min walk)
Vai Bus Ticket Office (10 min walk)

Train

Lucca (11 min walk)