I cannot believe that the first time I visited lucca, i did not go inside San Frediano! I remember being in awe of the mosaic on it's facade. And now, with visit 32; I'm happy to report that I did venture indoors; and the gracious, peaceful interior with it's frescoes is every bit as impressive. What an absolutely lovely experience!

One of the many beautiful churches in Lucca near several other attractions and is near the Flower Market and near the Roman Anfitheatre.

Once this was the cathedral before it was moved to San Martino but the location is lovely and mosaic front exceptional in Italy. It is practically built into the ancient walls of the town and stunning to view from that angle.

The mural on the outside is lovely. Inside, most of the paintings are not outstanding but the one about Frediano saving the city is great.

The most striking feature of this church is a huge mosaic on the outside facing into the Piazza - a wonderful gold and blue picture which is quite unusual. Inside there is a feeling of sturdiness - an older feeling than many of the other churches in the town. There is one of the slightly spooky mumified bodies lit behind... More

Lovely old Cathedral tip the seat was moved to San Martino. The 12th century baptismal font alone is worth the visit. Personally I prefer to attend mass at San Michele.

Before you go in you look up and see the mosiac of the facade on one of the oldest churches in Lucca. We had come to see the Chapel of the Cross and were not disappointed.

Well worth a visit,lovely atmosphere,lovely position in the town,well worth a visit when you are in Lucca.

Impressive basilique in the northern part of the city. Great front with a beautiful mosaique (lit at night, albeit very poorly). The interiors are simply majestic as majestic is a tomb of an ancient English King in the left nave. The altar is impressive. Not as heavy and cumbersome as the Cattedrale di San Martino but equelly fascinating. And finally... More