Santa Maria Forisportam, Lucca, Romanesque church in Lucca, Italy
The church structure presents three naves with cross vaults, replacing the original wooden trusses, and features a white stone facade with classical decorations.
Dating from the 8th century, the church received its name Forisportam due to its location outside the Roman gates before the construction of medieval walls.
The interior houses two notable paintings by Guercino from the 1640s: Saint Lucy and the Assumption of the Virgin with Saints Francis and Alexander.
The church contains a darkroom sundial marked by an oblique line on the floor and a hole in the wall to indicate local noon time.
A fifth-century Roman sarcophagus serves as the baptismal font within the church, connecting ancient Roman heritage with medieval religious function.
Location: Lucca
Architectural style: romanesque arte in Pisa
GPS coordinates: 43.84206,10.50876
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:55
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