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April 9, 2009

Lucca

Guinigi Tower.

"Guinigi Tower in Lucca, Italy. The palace and the tree-topped tower, belonging to the prestigious merchant family of the Guinigi, are located in one of the most characteristic medieval neighborhoods of the city. It is the only remaining example of a home of Gothic nobility, with elegant quadriforium on the facades, large internal rooms, and a second doorway for carriage access." – welcometuscany.it

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January 5, 2009

Lucca

The Duomo di San Martino.

"This Romanesque cathedral contains a famous relic, the Volto Santo (Holy Face), a wooden figure of Christ. The Volto Santo is believed to be the true face of Christ, carved by Nicodemus who was present at the crucifixion. The Cathedral was completely rebuilt between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries; in 1261 it was joined to the adjoining bell-tower, hence the unusual asymmetry of the facade and its smaller arch to the right. Some of the carving dates back to the fifth century and some work has been attributed to Nicola Pisano." – welcometuscany.it

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January 5, 2009

Lucca

The walled city of Lucca, Italy.

"Lucca, a beautiful little Tuscan town protected by massively thick 16th-century walls, features some of Italy's finest medieval and Renaissance architecture, superb dining, antique markets, classical and rock music festivals, easy access to stunning nearby villas in the surrounding hills and with endless beaches less than half an hour away." – welcometuscany.it

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