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Exterior of San Michele in Foro, Lucca

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May 17- Lucca trip woot woot

So far, the day trips have been the most fun days. They are a lot calmer compared to the busy streets of Florence, and overall quieter. While there is no lack of crowds, it seems everyone’s more spread out and nice.

We ran to a bunch of different churches. Nothing super massive, but plenty of places with really beautiful artwork and facades. In Piazza San Martino, we saw a tomb for Ilaria del Caretto that was created by Jacobo della Quercia in the early 15th century. The marble was so smooth and shiny that it looked so plush and soft. If you could touch it, it’d be gentle and warm, not cold and hard.

A couple of us went and got lunch and it was very delicious. Best pasta I have had, homemade carbonara. After that, we walked around half of the wall and stumbled upon some interesting art, and very high parts and low parts of the wall. Everyone yelled at me for getting too close. It was nice to see some green in a small place before making our way to Rome.

And I loved the swings, haha

In order:

1. Sleepy Jack and Ella on the train

2. Dog on the tomb

3. Tomb!

4. She is glowing

5. Beautiful facade on San Michele in Foro

6. Also another beautiful facade on San Frediano

7. Wall art!

8. Sitting on the wall, but it doesn’t look like it….

9. My carbonara

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WE TRY TO DELVE INTO THE ARCANE BEAUTY OF A CHRIST PAINTED SOME EIGHT AND A HALF CENTURIES AGO…

INTENTAMOS AHONDAR EN LA ARCANA BELLEZA DE UN CRISTO PINTADO HACE UNOS OCHO SIGLOS Y MEDIO...

PROVIAMO AD ADDENTRARCI NELL'ARCANA BELLEZZA DI UN CRISTO DIPINTO CIRCA OTTO SECOLI E MEZZO FA...

The Crucifix and the tomb of San Davino in San Michele in Foro in Lucca, Italy.

El Crucifijo y la tumba de San Davino en San Michele in Foro en Lucca, Italia.

Il Crocifisso e la tomba di San Davino in San Michele in Foro a Lucca. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Let's face it: all those paintings that we label as 'Byzantine' look a bit the same to us. And indeed they are. Not for nothing did Professor Luciano Bellosi speak of a 'variegated uniformity of Byzantine painting'. Something began to change with Cimabue's research, but it was not until the last quarter of the 13th century. And in any case, even in this case the differences are, at least for the uninitiated, very minimal. Then Giotto arrived, and then one can really begin to differentiate his work from that of all those who had preceded him.

The Christ we see in the photo is among the oldest ones: it is generally dated by scholars to the second half of the 12th century. Of course, perhaps for us laymen, this Christ of St. Michael is still one of those works of art that seems to have been conceived more by a theologian than an artist, and yet is still capable of provoking emotions in us thanks precisely to its arcane, hieratic and impersonal beauty.

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Admitámoslo: todas esas pinturas que etiquetamos como "bizantinas" nos parecen un poco iguales. Y de hecho lo son. No en vano, el profesor Luciano Bellosi hablaba de una "uniformidad variada de la pintura bizantina". Algo empezó a cambiar con las investigaciones de Cimabue, pero no fue hasta el último cuarto del siglo XIII. Y en cualquier caso, incluso en este caso las diferencias son, al menos para los no iniciados, muy mínimas. Luego llegó Giotto, y entonces sí que se puede empezar a diferenciar su obra de la de todos los que le habían precedido.

El Cristo que vemos en la foto es uno de los más antiguos: los estudiosos suelen datarlo en la segunda mitad del siglo XII. Desde luego, quizá para nosotros, los profanos, este Cristo de San Miguel siga siendo una de esas obras de arte que parecen haber sido concebidas más por un teólogo que por un artista, y que, sin embargo, sigue siendo capaz de provocarnos emociones gracias precisamente a su belleza arcana, hierática e impersonal.

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Diciamo la verità: tutte quelle pitture che noi etichettiamo come “bizantine” ci sembrano un po’ tutte uguali. E in effetti lo sono. Non per niente il professor Luciano Bellosi parlava di una “variegata uniformità della pittura bizantina”. Qualcosa cominciò a cambiare con le ricerche di Cimabue, ma bisognerà aspettare l’ultimo quarto del XIII secolo. E comunque anche in questo caso le differenze sono, almeno per i non addetti ai lavori, davvero minime. Poi arriverà Giotto, e allora sì che si può davvero iniziare a differenziare i suoi lavori da quelli di tutti coloro che lo avevano preceduto.

Il Cristo che vediamo nella foto è tra quelli più antichi: viene generalmente datato dagli studiosi alla seconda metà del XII secolo. Certo, magari per noi profani questo Cristo di San Michele resta comunque uno dei tanti e di certo, al pari di tanti altri resta comunque una di quelle opere d’arte che pare sia stata partorita più da un teologo che non da un artista, e comunque è ancora capace di provocare in noi delle emozioni grazie proprio a quella sua arcana, ieratica e impersonale bellezza. 

Fonte: Florenaissance

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Doménico esperando a que termine el capuchino en la piazza de San Michele in Foro en Lucca

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San Benito 5PTA - España 1965

San Benito 5PTA - España 1965Europa 1965En los sellos se reproduce una imagen evocativa de la figura de San Benito, Santo que ha sido proclamado por el Papa como Patrón de Europa y la sigla CEPT. El Papa Pablo VI proclamó a San Benito como patrono de Europa el 24 de octubre de 1964, en una ceremonia en la Basílica de San Pablo Extramuros en Roma. En su discurso, el Papa destacó la importancia de la Regla de San Benito y la influencia que había tenido en la vida religiosa y cultural de Europa durante la Edad Media. También señaló que la vida monástica de la Orden de San Benito se había convertido en un modelo para la sociedad y había contribuido al progreso y la civilización de Europa. Desde entonces, la figura de San Benito ha sido venerada en toda Europa como un símbolo de la unidad y la cultura del continente.Sello “San Benito - 5 PTA” - Europa 1965 - CEPTSi tienes este sello antiguo de España con San Benito - 5 PTA, y tienes alguna consulta deja un mensaje en este artículo (post), utiliza el enlace “Deja un comentario” al principio del post (al lado de la fecha), o en el foro para intercambio y/o preguntas. San Benito - 5 PTA Catálogo Sooluciones Nº 03779 - Sello de España. 27/09/1965

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La chiesa di San Michele di Lucca, in Toscana, si erge nell’omonima piazza detta in foro, perché luogo dell’antico centro Romano. È stata fondata nel VIII secolo e dedicata all’arcangelo San Michele la cui statua si innalza in cima alla bellissima facciata in stile Romanico Lucchese.

Vediamo San Michele mentre uccide con una lancia il drago (il diavolo) sotto ai sui piedi. Le sue colonnine di vari colori e tarsie marmoree rappresentano ognuna i disegni che si usavano sulla seta lucchese, a rimostranza di quanto fossero abili nella produzione e mercanzia della seta.

Si notino dietro alla facciata, gli scalini (senza corrimano esterno) che conducono alla statua di San Michele.

Sull’architrave sopra il portale centrale si può vedere al posto delle solite circolari foglie d’acanto, tipiche del romanico, una serie di simboli pagani (vedi la sirena dalla coda bifida, una sfinge, un centauro ecc.) a simboleggiare che la tentazione e il malvagio è esterno alla chiesa, mentre all’interno si è protetti.

Sull’angolo destro della facciata si trova una bellissima madonna con bambino di Matteo Civitali, del XV sec. Faceva parte di un altare ormai perso e commissionato da un ricco mecenate lucchese per proteggere la città dalla peste (sulla mensola si può notare l’iscrizione Salutis Portus). L’interno della chiesa è a tre navate in stile prevalentemente romanico. 🇮🇹❤👏👋

The church of San Michele di Lucca, in Tuscany, stands in the square of the same name called in foro, because it was the site of the ancient Roman centre. It was founded in the eighth century and dedicated to the Archangel San Michele whose statue stands out on the beautiful Lucchese Romanesque-style façade.

We see St. Michael slaying the dragon (devil) under his feet with a spear. Its columns of various colors and marble inlays each represent the designs that were used on Lucchese silk, demonstrating how skilled they were in the production and trade of silk.

Note behind the facade, the steps (without external handrail) that lead to the statue of San Michele.

On the architrave above the central portal, instead of the usual circular acanthus leaves, typical of the Romanesque style, there are a series of pagan symbols (see the siren with a forked tail, a sphinx, a centaur, etc.) to symbolize the temptation and the evil one is outside the church, while inside he is protected.

On the right corner of the facade is a beautiful Madonna with child by Matteo Civitali, from the 15th century. It was part of an altar now lost and commissioned by a wealthy patron of Lucca to protect the city from the plague (the inscription Salutis Portus is visible on the shelf). The interior of the church has three naves in mainly Romanesque style. 🇮🇹❤👏👋

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Lucca (Tuscany). Art expressions in churches. I break a spear for a "secular" instagram (a term that I am not enthusiastic about, but which historically I prefer to "confessional" and "clerical"). In this sense I share the ideas of Tomaso Montanari - art historian, rector of the University for foreigners of Siena, anti-fascist, close to the ideas of Don Milani - according to which most of the artistic treasure is present in the churches, which however are often closed and when they are open they can be visited for a fee ... Montanari claims that the churches are the real art exhibitions, much more than those as such, moreover where art is placed in hybrid atmospheres. Lucca is full of churches, like many other cities. At this juncture we see (strictly closed, also for reasons of hour...): santa Maria forisportam (12th century, also called santa Maria bianca), san Cristoforo (11th century, with decisive alterations in the 12th and 14th centuries), san Michele in foro (VIII - XI - XIV century). The three churches recall the Pisan Romanesque style and see Guidetto among the builders. #style #instagram #see #treasure #reason #atmosphere #expression #builders #lucca #tuscany #toscana #art #churches #break #ideas #sense #university #artistic #travel #traveling #visiting #instatravel #travelling #tourism #instatraveling #travelgram #travelingram #massimopistis #sovVERSIvi #estremisti Information for the purchase of my new book "Extremists!": The book at a cost of 12.00 euros (120 pages), can be ordered in the bookstore (ISBN 978-88-591-5719-9 - Editore Aletti) or requested to the e-mail accademiadiesarda@tiscali.it with additional postage (currently 1.28 euros - fold of books). https://www.instagram.com/p/CkEGe48D7dP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Dal mio ultimo viaggio in Toscana: Lucca la città delle 100 chiese, questa è la Chiesa di San Michele in foro 😃😉 (presso Chiesa di San Michele (Lucca)) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjp7liiMNFB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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San Michele in Foro, Lucca, Toscana, Italia

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Sept 1, 2022: Lucca - Part 2 - Today

This is a rest day to simply enjoy Lucca and get organized to start walking tomorrow. After breakfast we decided to walk the top of the 16th Century defensive wall that completely surrounds the city. It replaces three previous walls dating back to Roman times and was designed in response to the introduction of gunpowder and cannons. It is 4.2 km long, about 40 feet high and we estimated it varies between 30 and 50 feet wide on top. It is a truly enormous public works project for a relatively small town, with over two thousand locals labouring on it daily for about 100 years. Nevertheless, it was never used for its intended purpose despite centuries of rivalry with neighbouring Florence. Today it is essentially a lovely public park, great running track and, for us, the perfect way to work off eating too much breakfast.

After the wall we stopped for a cappuccino as we did not want to embarrass ourselves by ordering one too late in the day. We then returned to the Cathedral and were given free tourist entry based on our pilgrim credentials. The 12th Century Romanesque facade with its rows of arches and columns triggers memories of Pisa. Here however, rather than a cockeyed cylindrical bell tower, San Martino has a square crenelated one whose marble sheathing was only partially completed. Inside are paintings by Tintoretto and Ghirlandaio, but the centrepiece is another of those holy relics cherished by the Renaissance Catholic Church despite their often questionable provenance and authenticity. It is an 8 ft tall wooden statue of Christ on the Cross known as the Holy Face (Volvo Santo). Legend states that it was sculpted by Nicodemus who helped to put Christ in his tomb, but that the face sculpted itself. Then, it was mysteriously transported to Italy on a pilotless ship and carried to Lucca in an equally mysterious cart drawn by untamed horses. These are the “miracles” that created thriving pilgrimage economies to put money in the pockets of locals. They say that there are enough “genuine” pieces of the “True Cross” in churches around Europe to rebuild Noah’s Ark twice over. Sadly, we had no chance to witness a miracle experience as the cross was undergoing restoration in a closed on-site laboratory. Below is a photo stolen from Wikipedia. Also pictured are some of the rich offerings to the church in response to blessings and miracles received.

After a visit to the Cathedral Museum with its Vestments, Treasury and artworks we walked across the piazza to the Church that was the original Cathedral of Lucca before St Martins was built. It is really two very different churches in one. The Basilica of St Reparata dates back to the 4th Century but has been rebuilt on the same foundation several times since. The Bapistry of St John is sort of stuck on one side of the nave and excavations beneath it (that you can walk through) show structures dating back to the Romans that were rebuilt at least 5 times over the next 1200 years.

After lunch and a trip to a bike shop to buy a birthday gift for Kim’s son Lee, we visited our last church of the day St Michelle in Foro. It was built in the 8th century on the site of the Roman Forum with the current unique marble facade added in the 13th century. While it may seem that we visited a lot of churches okay (including a couple we have not mentioned) this is the place to do it. There seems to be a church at every intersection so that Lucca was once nicknamed “the city of a hundred churches”

Like San Gimignano to the south, rich families in Lucca built huge towers both as status symbols and a defence against jealous intra city rivals. We walked by Guinigi tower several times, the tallest surviving example that dominates the skyline. The Holm Oaks growing on top have replaced a garden which originally supplied produce to the kitchen one floor below. We somehow resisted the long lineup of tourists waiting to mount the 233 steps to the top. Instead, we chose a late afternoon siesta and then off to dinner.

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The Best Day Trips from Florence, Italy

It must be said, there are few places in Italy more romantic than Florence. The city is rightly one of the most popular destinations for visitors to the country. Florence is home to so many sights and attractions, from inspiring museums to majestic churches and lavish palaces.

But it’s also an ideal place to base yourself if you want to get out and see more of the country. There are so many fantastic day trips from Florence that allow you to explore more of Tuscany and other neighbouring regions of Italy. Located quite centrally in the Italian countryside and with ample transport connections, reaching other towns and cities in a couple of hours is no problem at all.

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Day Trips from Florence

These trips from Florence include destinations in Tuscany, as well as regions such as Emilia-Romagna and Liguria.

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Tuscany Day Trips from Florence

Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

Without question, if people have plans to venture out of the city then heading on a Florence to Pisa day trip is almost a given. Pisa and its Leaning Tower are just as recognizable to people as the Colosseum or canals of Venice.

It may surprise people to know though that the city of Pisa has plenty more to offer. Similar in many ways, when you compare Florence to Pisa you’ll likely come away with the sense that Pisa has a far more lived-in feel to it.

Places to see in Pisa • Grand old palaces along the banks of the River Arno • Renaissance architecture in Piazza dei Cavalieri, the Knight’s Square • The sgraffito facade of the Palazzo della Carovana • Getting “that” photo with a quick visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa • Beautiful elegance of the Pisa Baptistery and Cathedral, both next to the Leaning Tower • The remains of Pisa’s town walls

How to get there An hour by car or train, Florence to Pisa is easy to manage and a great way to realise the depth that Italian destinations can have beyond their main highlight.

Read also Train Travel in Europe with Interrail

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Lucca

Rooftops and towers of Lucca

With imposing town walls designed by Da Vinci and an epic cityscape, I personally think Lucca is one of the best day trips from Florence.

The city has managed to preserve its medieval atmosphere, without a hint of modernisation inside its high city walls, which you can walk (or cycle) right around.

Places to see in Lucca • Lucca’s historic pedestrian streets that link up the city’s many landmarks • The Piazza Anfiteatro, a roman amphitheatre that is now simply a ring of houses around the square • The city’s many churches, including the impressive Chiesa di San Michele in Foro • Lucca’s many distinctive old towers that break through from the rooftops, including the memorable Torre Guinigi with its medieval rooftop garden of olive trees • The Bell Tower of the St Martin Cathedral or the Torre delle Ore to see the entire city

How to get There Taking a train from Florence to Lucca is a simply journey of about 80 minutes and totally transports you to another time.

Check out some of the local tours in Lucca:

Siena

Palazzo Pubblico on Il Campo Square in Siena

Few Italian place names conjure up romantic notions as much as Tuscany, but Siena might come close. A city with a UNESCO recognised historical centre and even more eye-catching medieval cityscape, it’s no wonder that Siena is one of Italy’s most popular tourist destinations.

Flowing across three hills, the city of Siena still retains much of its medieval character. An independent republic for centuries during the Middle Ages, is still looks quite like it did during its golden age.

Places to see in Siena • Reminders of the city’s prosperous past like the Siena Duomo Cathedral • The many viewpoints that let you admire Siena’s undulating cityscape • The curved, sloping square of Il Campo Piazza, where the famous Palio horse race is held • Palazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia tower which dominate Il Campo • Noble architecture found within the Piazza Salimbeni

How to get there Given how easy it is to get from Florence to Siena, it makes sense that it is one of the more common day tours from Florence. By train, Florence to Siena takes roughly 90 minutes, whereas going by bus is only roughly 50 minutes.

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Arezzo

The Palazzo della Fraternita dei Laici, Arezzo

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If there’s a city in Tuscany that is vastly overlooked, it must be Arezzo. This is somewhere you wouldn’t normally see on tours of Tuscany from Florence, which is a shame in my opinion.

Arezzo has plenty of Roman and Etruscan reminders like the city gates and amphitheatre, but for the most part, the city has a clear Renaissance look to it. The city sits on the slope of a hill with the heart of its old town near the summit.

Places to see in Arezzo • The angled Piazza Grande and admire the Palazzo della Fraternita dei Laici, home to the twice annual Saracen Joust • Medieval summer event inside the Palazzo Dei Priori • The city’s many Renaissance palaces, including the city library • The gardens surrounding the Medici Fortress, blessed with some superb views, over the city’s rooftops and surrounding landscapes • The city’s maze-like streets

How to get there Just an hour away, Arezzo must be one of the more enlightening day trips from Florence.

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Other Regions of Italy

Cinque Terre, Liguria

The village of Manarola in the Cinque Terre

A little further than most places on this list, you’ll want to visit nevertheless. The Cinque Terre are five scenic villages that straddle the Italy’s coast of the Ligurian Sea.

Charmingly idyllic, each village is prettier than the last. A Cinque Terre day trip from Florence is a perfect way to get out and see some gorgeous coastal scenery.

Places to see in Cinque Terre • Unparalleled views of the villages nestled between the hillside and the water • Hiking trails connecting the villages through vineyards and along coastal paths • Houses stacked upon each other on the steep hillside in villages like Riomaggiore and Manarola • Serene little harbours with fishing boats below the villages, which bring in fresh seafood for the restaurants • Beaches, like the one at Corniglia, to lounge out on and enjoy the water

How to get there Visiting all of Cinque Terre thoroughly in a day trip is a bit of a stretch. However, there are plenty of tours from Florence to Cinque Terre and given the distance, they’re a stress-free way to make the most of a day witnessing the beauty of these seaside villages.

Read also Where to stay in Cinque Terre, Italy: The Best Hotels and Neighborhoods

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Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

Grand buildings around Neptune Square in Bologna

People never seem to agree when it comes to liking Italian cities. And yet, everyone seems to be fond of Bologna. The city, whose name is forever linked with spaghetti bolognese, offers visitors something different by having a firmly medieval feel.

Plus, at its core, the city of Bologna is a university city with the world’s longest running university built in 1088. If you’re looking for Florence day trips with a real contrast to the city, then in Bologna you find it.

Places to see in Bologna • University buildings like Archiginnasio of Bologna, a library & anatomical theatre with a large array of coat of arms and frescos inside its courtyards • Grand buildings that surround the emotive Neptune fountain, a popular meeting place • An icon of Bologna the city’s Two Towers, two popular leaning towers that are some of last remaining Bologna towers • Undercover portico arcades that line many of the streets in Bologna, connecting landmarks and giving the city a more intimate, confined feel

How to get There As day trips out of Florence and Tuscany go, this one is super easy with just a 35 minutes train trip.

Check out some of the local tours in Bologna:

Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna

The Ex Palazzo della Ragione in the centre of Ferrara

If visiting Florence has got you obsessed with all things Renaissance, then one of the best excursions from Florence is the city of Ferrara. Somehow Ferrara manages to balance grandeur with humility, inviting you in to uncover its qualities.

You may be thinking that because of the name this is where Ferrari hails from, but no that’s not the case. Instead, the story of Ferrara is more closely tied to the Renaissance and the Este family.

Places to see in Ferrara • Castello Estense home to the Este Family, surrounded by a moat dominating the city centre • The noble residence of the Ex Palazzo della Ragione by the cathedral • Palazzo dei Diamanti that hosts a renowned art gallery inside its unusual façade • The National Archaeological Museum of Ferrara lets you learn about the Etruscans, local inhabitants that pre-date the Romans • The city centre’s outskirts and be surprised by the size of the city walls

How to get there Off in Emilia-Romagna about 1.5 hours away by car and train, this modest city has an undeniable charm to it.

Check out some of the local tours in Ferrara:

Well, that should give you a great place to start planning your time in Florence. With these destination ideas you’re bound to come up plenty of possibilities for Tuscany tours from Florence and day trips around this part of Italy.

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Part of the Façade of the destroyed Church of San Michele in Foro, Lucca.1846 John Ruskin

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San Michele in Foro, Lucca, Italy (July 2016)