Lucca - San Giusto

Lucca existed already in Etruscan times and became a Roman colony in 180 BC. The Diocese of Lucca dates back to the first century, legends tell, that St. Paulinus, a disciple of St. Peter, was the first Bishop of Lucca. In medieval times Lucca was the residence of the Margraves of Tuscany. After the death of Matilda of Tuscany (1115), Lucca constituted itself as an independent republic. Actually the "Republic of Lucca" existed from 1160 to 1805.

"San Giusto" was erected over the foundation of a preceding church within the 12th century. The facade has the black/white design that is so typical for the Tuscany. The interior of the three-naves-church was remodeled during the times if Baroque.