Sant'Alessandro, Lucca, Romanesque church in Lucca, Italy
Sant'Alessandro church features alternating bands of polished limestone slabs and incorporates elements from earlier structures within its Romanesque basilica design layout.
First documented in 893, the church received the remains of Saint Alexander I in 1071 when Pope Alexander II transferred them from Rome to Lucca.
During the 1200s, the church housed the Curia dei Foretani, a specialized court that resolved disputes between urban residents and agricultural workers.
The church stands at Piazza Sant'Alessandro 3 in Lucca, with information about visiting hours and guided tours available through the Lucca diocesan website.
The building contains architectural elements that connect more directly to ancient Roman designs than to typical Romanesque structures found throughout Lucca.
Location: Lucca
Inception: 9 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.84221,10.50150
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:02
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