San Michele in Foro
San Michele in Foro
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AK8397
Ontario, Canada885 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Stop here to marvel at the amazing facade of this church. So much artwork and detail. Even if you don't go inside, the incredible exterior is very much worth a visit.
Written 8 June 2023
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Kali S
Sofia, Bulgaria1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Family
Excellent place! Recommended for families with young children. We love it and not so far away from Florence. You can combine your trip with places around.
Written 11 April 2023
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Denny S
Gothenburg, Sweden184 contributions
Nov 2022
San Michele in Foro is a Roman Catholic basilica located where the ancient Roman Forum once stood. It has a mixture of Romanesque and Gothic architecture and the incredibly beautiful facade deserves attention. It consists of four levels of loggias with series of sculptures and inlays along with columns of multi coloured marble. Some rows of columns form beautiful blind arcades. At the top is a 4 meter tall statue of St. Michael the Archangel, who was originally the patron saint of this church. This is perhaps the finest example of the region's Pisan-Luccan architecture. The inside of the church, however, is not quite as impressive and feels a bit empty and desolate. There are still some highlights such as a Madonna wirh Child by Andrea della Robbia. The place where this church stands is very lively and inviting and I can highly recommend stopping here for a while and taking in the special atmosphere that the old city of Lucca offers.
Written 13 January 2023
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Teresa C
Metro Manila, Philippines1,520 contributions
Oct 2022
We managed to get sore necks ogling all the stunning aspects of this building. Artwork is amazing. Paintings, sculptures, etc.
Written 13 January 2023
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NamasteHello
Harrogate, UK1,906 contributions
Sep 2022
The outside of this church is spectacular with its ornate design and colours, the frontage looks particularly good from a side view . Vert detailed masonry and carvings. Beautiful craftsmanship
Written 7 October 2022
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Margaret M
178 contributions
Sep 2022
The exterior of the church is a spectacular confection of carvings and statues which gleam in the sun. The interior is lovely but slightly less spectacular in comparison to the exterior, but well worth a visit.
Written 4 October 2022
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MphsQueen
Belfast, UK310 contributions
Jul 2022
The outside of the church is STUNNING - the front entrance wall, with all its detail is a sight to behold!!
The inside looks like most other churches of the era, but an oddity is at its core. There, on full display, is a mummified saint in a glass case! his hand is raised in blessing, but poor thing, he's missing a few fingers.
It creeped me out but fascinated the kids - ages 5 and 8. They still talk about the weird mummy in the old church!!
The inside looks like most other churches of the era, but an oddity is at its core. There, on full display, is a mummified saint in a glass case! his hand is raised in blessing, but poor thing, he's missing a few fingers.
It creeped me out but fascinated the kids - ages 5 and 8. They still talk about the weird mummy in the old church!!
Written 7 August 2022
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woodydog666
portsmouth223 contributions
Apr 2022
Stopped for a quick drink in this central piazza. Lovely staff, quick drinks, and a great spot to break up exploring the city.
Written 28 April 2022
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Tiggerbbt
houston137 contributions
Apr 2022
Buy the combo pass so you Can see the museum and bell tower and the other two sites. The bell tower is a hike, not for the faint of heart
Written 9 April 2022
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G.B.
871 contributions
Sep 2021
It is worth visiting this church even just for the outside, with its four orders of loggias and the statue of San Michele on the top. There are many legends about this place (such as the fact that there is an emerald in the statue of St. Michael and that sometimes you can see it shining at night, or the stories about the faces in the columns). Definitely recommended.
Written 12 November 2021
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Sonia Padoan
Milan, Italy2,174 contributions
Ciao, c'è da prenotare la visita post Covid? c'è un biglietto da pagare? Grazie
sabry_besse
Parma, Italy471 contributions
no, non c'è da pagare nessun biglietto perché l'entrata é libera, ovviamente bisogna indossare la mascherina dato il periodo .
ibolya H
Zalaegerszeg, Hungary156 contributions
MOST VOLTAM OTT LENYŰGÖZŐ nagyon kellemes városka... nagyon hangulatos.....
Madonna de la Seda patron virgin of the church does anyone know more detail on her and who painted her??
Christianne D
London, UK69 contributions
Sadly not ! I am sorry I only saw yoru question now, woudl love to know anything about it if you found out more.
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