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San Michele in Foro

Piazza San Michele, 55100 Lucca, Italy
Ranked #13 of 24 attractions in Lucca
4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Vlodrop, The Netherlands
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

May 2011 we visited Lucca. A wonderful place in toscane . This church has a beautiful madonna outside , so visit it whenever you are there. More

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Igualada, Spain
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

It was a pity that the church was closed on a monday afternoon (February), but the view from the square was beautiful. More

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Expat in Tuscany
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Its location and appearance makes it look as if it might be the cathedral, but it is one of some 80 churches in Lucca which is most noticeable for its baroque facade which was raised above the roof height in anticipation of the church's enlargement... which never happened. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

I did not enter, but was fascinated by the exterior, and even by the wall next to the church with its multiple layered arches. I'd have entered if I had more time, but was trying to hit all parts of the photo fest that was going on. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011
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Chiesa di San Michele in Foro was built around the 8C. Open 7.40 – 12 and 3- 6 There is no charge but donations are appreciated to maintain the magnificence of this building for all to see. It is built on the site of the old Roman forum. It sits on a large apron of the Piazza San Michele. There... More

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Lisse, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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Ponte Buggianese, Italy
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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Viareggio, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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Rome, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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