Lucca: Romanesque Architecture
Places and attractions in the Romanesque architecture category
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San Michele in Foro
1100s church with soaring ornate facade 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...
Torre Guinigi
Medieval tower topped by holm-oak trees 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.
Holy Face of Lucca
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.
Basilica of San Frediano
1100s church with striking mosaic facade The Basilica of San Frediano is a Romanesque church in Lucca, Italy, situated on the Piazza San Frediano.
Lucca Cathedral
Gothic edifice with a belfry and museum 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.
San Tommaso
San Tommaso or San Tommaso in Pelleria is a Romanesque- style, Roman Catholic church located on Piazza of the same name in central Lucca, region of Tuscany, Italy.
San Giusto
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.
St. Francis of Assisi Church
Historic church with medieval tombs San Francesco is a former Gothic-style Roman-Catholic church and monastery located in Piazza San Francesco in central Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. Since its restoration, it is home to IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, a superior graduate school.
Santa Maria Forisportam
Santa Maria Forisportam, also called Santa Maria Bianca, is a Romanesque-style, Roman Catholic church located on piazza Santa Maria Bianca in Lucca, region of Tuscany, Italy.
Sant'Alessandro
Sant’Alessandro Maggiore is a Romanesque-style, Roman Catholic parish church in Lucca, region of Tuscany, Italy.
Santa Giulia
Santa Giulia is Roman Catholic church in Lucca, region of Tuscany, Italy.
San Cristoforo
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..
San Benedetto in Gottella
San Benedetto in Gottella is a Romanesque-style, Roman Catholic church located on piazza Bernardin in Lucca, region of Tuscany, Italy.
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