St Martin Cathedral, Lucca

Start your day at Lucca's historic center, at the lovely Piazza Antelminelli, and continue to the impressive St Martin Cathedral. Built during the sixth century, the Roman Catholic Cathedral has a mix of architectural styles, Gothic and Romanesque. The Cathedral receives world fame, for the Holy Face of Lucca, an ancient wooden demonstration of the Christ crucifixion. St Martin Cathedral is also home to masterpiece artworks by brilliant Italian artists, as Domenico Ghirlandaio, Tintoretto, Fra Bartolomeo, and others.