Pieve di Brancoli, Romanesque parish church in Lucca, Italy.
Description
The Pieve di Brancoli is a Romanesque parish church standing on a hillside with three naves divided by columns and pillars. The building features a semicircular apse and a bell tower topped with crenellations.
History
The church was built on the remains of a former temple to Apollo and gained parish status in 1092. It had already been consecrated by Pope Alexander II in 1026.
Culture
Inside you can see a marble ambo carved with lions fighting warriors and a glazed terracotta work by Andrea della Robbia. The church also holds a painted crucifix from the Berlinghieri school, showing the artistic taste of medieval times.
Practical
The church sits about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from Lucca's center on a hillside reached by a winding country road. Tours can be arranged by calling ahead to book a visit.
Did you know?
The lintel above the south door displays an enigmatic relief figure called the Brancolino with outstretched arms and oversized hands. This mysterious carving has never been fully explained by scholars.
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