Pieve di Brancoli, Romanesque parish church in Lucca, Italy.
The Pieve di Brancoli stands on a hillside with three naves divided by columns and pillars, featuring a semicircular apse and crenellated bell tower.
Originally built on a former temple of Apollo, the church received its parish status in 1092 and was consecrated by Pope Alexander II in 1026.
The interior displays a marble ambo with lions fighting warriors, a glazed terracotta by Andrea Della Robbia, and a painted crucifix from the Berlinghieri school.
Located 10 kilometers from Lucca center, the church provides guided tours through phone reservations and participates in the FAI preservation program.
The south door lintel features the Brancolino, an enigmatic relief figure with large open arms and enormous hands, which remains unexplained to this day.
Location: Lucca
Inception: 11 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.93585,10.52724
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:36
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