Cattedrale di San Martino, A Timeless Testament of Tuscan Artistry
Cattedrale di San Martino, Chiostro della Cattedrale, 8, 55100 Lucca, Italy
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Introduction
Lucca Cathedral, also known as Lucca Duomo or Cathedral of St. Martin, was built in the 11th century and is a magnificent example of Romanesque architecture. The front facade is elegantly designed in the popular Lucca-Pisa style of the time, taking into account the coordination with the existing bell tower. The exterior of the cathedral is constructed of white marble and the lower part of the bell tower is made of local red rock, while the upper part is made of white marble. In the 14th and 15th centuries, the interior was renovated and a pulpit and small temple (Tempietto) were designed by local sculptor and architect Matteo Civitali (1436-1502). The cathedral's art treasures are mainly housed in the Treasury Room and the Cathedral Museum (Museo della Cattedrale). The Treasury Room contains The Last Supper by Tintoretto (1518-1594) and the marble tomb of Ilaria del Carretto (1379-1405), Marchioness of Savona; the Cathedral Museum contains many treasures from the 15th and 16th centuries. Address Cattedrale di San Martino, Chiostro della Cattedrale, 8, 55100 Lucca, Italy
Opening hours Church: From March to October, open from Monday to Saturday from 9:30-17:45 or 18:45, and on Sunday from 9:30-10:45 and from noon to 18:00. From October to the following March, open from Monday to Saturday from 9:30-16:45, and on Sunday from 9:30-10:45.
