Basilica di San Frediano, Lucca, Italy
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Dirkjogt
N 43° 50.766 E 010° 30.288
32T E 620958 N 4855880
Golden 13th century mosaic of the Basilica di San Frediano, Lucca, Italy
Waymark Code: WMC3T1
Location: Toscana, Italy
Date Posted: 07/21/2011
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The Basilica of San Frediano is a Romanesque church in Lucca, Italy, situated on the Piazza San Frediano.
The church acquired its present appearance of a typical Roman basilica during the period 1112-1147.
In the 13th-14th centuries the striking façade was decorated with a huge golden 13th century mosaic representing The Ascension of Christ the Saviour with the apostles below. Berlinghiero Berlinghieri designed it in a Byzantine/medieval style.
Specific visit requirements:
The town of Lucca can only be visisted by bike or on foot.
Parking places are outside the town and several bike rentals are beside the parking areas.
Address:
Piazza San Frediano
Lucca, Italy
55100
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