Michiel 2005's photos with the keyword: Cattedrale di San Martino

The Holy Face is an ancient wooden carving of Jesus crucified. Medieval legends state that it was sculpted by Nicodemus who assisted St. Joseph of Arimathea in placing Christ in his tomb after the crucifixion. The same legends placed its miraculous arrival in Lucca to AD 782. Radiocarbon dating of both wood and canvas places it between 770–880 AD.

On the Temple of the Holy Face, which dates from 1484. Saint Sebastian is here, because they had to demolish a chapel dedicated to Sebastian to build this temple.

Also known as the Cathedral of San Martino. It dates from 1060–1070, but it was changed and the façade was added in the 13th century. It was built on a spot of an earlier church.

Also known as the Cathedral of San Martino. It dates from 1060–1070, but it was changed and the façade was added in the 13th century. It was built on a spot of an earlier church.

Also known as the Cathedral of San Martino. It dates from 1060–1070, but it was changed and the façade was added in the 13th century. It was built on a spot of an earlier church.

Regolo fled from North Africa to Italy to escape prosecution in the 6th century. He was invited by the Ostrogoth king Totila to attent his court, but he refused. Subsequently he was beheaded. It is said that he picked up his head and walked for a short distance. His remains were transferred to the Duomo in the 8th century. Also known as the Cathedral of San Martino. It dates from 1060–1070, but it was changed and the façade was added in the 13th century. It was built on a spot of an earlier church.

Also known as the Cathedral of San Martino. It dates from 1060–1070, but it was changed and the façade was added in the 13th century. It was built on a spot of an earlier church.

Also known as the Cathedral of San Martino. It dates from 1060–1070, but it was changed and the façade was added in the 13th century. It was built on a spot of an earlier church.

Also known as the Cathedral of San Martino. It dates from 1060–1070, but it was changed and the façade was added in the 13th century. It was built on a spot of an earlier church.