Cathedral of San Martino
cathedral, Lucca, Italy
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The Cathedral of San Martino is a significant religious building located in Lucca, Italy. It is a notable example of Tuscan Romanesque architecture, with a history that likely began in the 6th century. The cathedral underwent substantial rebuilding in the 11th century and was further completed in the 13th and 14th centuries. Its architectural style is characterized by basilican or Romanesque structures, often featuring rich Gothic exterior decorations and quadrangular campaniles.1
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