Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

The Cathedral of Saint Martin in Lucca: a Medieval Treasure in the Heart of Italy

Summary by Billiken
In the heart of Lucca, a walled city in the Tuscany region, is the Cathedral of St. Martin, one of the most emblematic temples in Italy. Founded in 1063 by Bishop Anselmo da Baggio —who would shortly be elected pope with the name of Alexander II —, this building is a symbol of the historical and spiritual identity of the city. The temple was expanded and remodeled in the 13th century, which explains why today it exhibits a fusion of architectura…
DisclaimerThis story is only covered by news sources that have yet to be evaluated by the independent media monitoring agencies we use to assess the quality and reliability of news outlets on our platform. Learn more here.

1 Articles

In the heart of Lucca, a walled city in the Tuscany region, is the Cathedral of St. Martin, one of the most emblematic temples in Italy. Founded in 1063 by Bishop Anselmo da Baggio —who would shortly be elected pope with the name of Alexander II —, this building is a symbol of the historical and spiritual identity of the city. The temple was expanded and remodeled in the 13th century, which explains why today it exhibits a fusion of architectura…

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • There is no tracked Bias information for the sources covering this story.

Factuality 

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Billiken broke the news in on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)
News
For You
Search
BlindspotLocal