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Church of San Michele In Foro.  It is probably the most photographed church in Lucca. The facade is really quite delightful. It has a high ribbed and richly sculpted facade which gives the impression of a propped-up film set because the windows look through into thin air! Why? Because money ran out before that part of the church could be raised to the level of the facade. Interestingly, every single column is different. Some of the columns are elaborately carved; some are twisted and spiralling; others are like a striped pole. The figure at the top is the archangel, and the wings are hinged and may be retracted if the wind is strong enough! If the sun is at the right angle, you may see a glimmer up above, which would be the jewel in a ring on the hand of the statue. The whole building is covered by barrel vaults with lunettes. The walls are of perfectly squared limestone blocks. This church is dedicated to St. Michael, the archangel (probably the statue of the Archangel represents Michael). The church supposedly was finished in 1,000 and rebuilt in 1122. This church is really a basilica with three aisles and semicircular apse. -from virtualtourist.com Lucca, Italy
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Church of San Michele In Foro. It is probably the most photographed church in Lucca. The facade is really quite delightful. It has a high ribbed and richly sculpted facade which gives the impression of a propped-up film set because the windows look through into thin air! Why? Because money ran out before that part of the church could be raised to the level of the facade. Interestingly, every single column is different. Some of the columns are elaborately carved; some are twisted and spiralling; others are like a striped pole. The figure at the top is the archangel, and the wings are hinged and may be retracted if the wind is strong enough! If the sun is at the right angle, you may see a glimmer up above, which would be the jewel in a ring on the hand of the statue. The whole building is covered by barrel vaults with lunettes. The walls are of perfectly squared limestone blocks. This church is dedicated to St. Michael, the archangel (probably the statue of the Archangel represents Michael). The church supposedly was finished in 1,000 and rebuilt in 1122. This church is really a basilica with three aisles and semicircular apse. -from virtualtourist.com Lucca, Italy

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  • Sensual marble Lucca, Italy
  • The remaining bit of the Roman coliseum Lucca, Italy
  • Piazza Anfiteatro, preserving the shape of the ancient coliseum Lucca, Italy
  • An old Roman himself, Charlie at the Piazza Anfiteatro Lucca, Italy
  • Best walking-around food: focaccia drenched in olive oil topped with olives! Lucca, Italy
  • 2nd best food:  cheese of any type Lucca, Italy
  • Church San Frediano is situated on the Piazza San Frediano, near the Piazza del Anfiteatro. It is made of white stone and with an amazing painting on its facade. Lucca, Italy
  • Church of San Michele In Foro.  It is probably the most photographed church in Lucca. The facade is really quite delightful. It has a high ribbed and richly sculpted facade which gives the impression of a propped-up film set because the windows look through into thin air! Why? Because money ran out before that part of the church could be raised to the level of the facade. Interestingly, every single column is different. Some of the columns are elaborately carved; some are twisted and spiralling; others are like a striped pole. The figure at the top is the archangel, and the wings are hinged and may be retracted if the wind is strong enough! If the sun is at the right angle, you may see a glimmer up above, which would be the jewel in a ring on the hand of the statue. The whole building is covered by barrel vaults with lunettes. The walls are of perfectly squared limestone blocks. This church is dedicated to St. Michael, the archangel (probably the statue of the Archangel represents Michael). The church supposedly was finished in 1,000 and rebuilt in 1122. This church is really a basilica with three aisles and semicircular apse. -from virtualtourist.com Lucca, Italy
  • Mountain town from the bus, going from Lucca to Sestri Levante, Italy
  • View from our hotel room in Sestri Levante, Italy
  • From the 5th floor, Hotel Vis a Vis Sestri Levante, Italy
  • The pool on the 5th floor Hotel Vis a Vis Sestri Levante, Italy
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