Amazing 12th century Romanesque church with a gorgeous byzantine mosaic facade. Beautiful 12th century baptismal font in the nave. More

We "had" to visit this church because the room we were staying in at il Seminario B&B was the San Frediano room. The sun was shining on the golden mosaics as we approached the church and it was absolutely stunning. The inside of the church has a beautiful baptismal font, as well as glazed terracotta pieces by, I believe, Andrea... More

We were here for the Festival of Light which was a spectacular display and excellent people watching. More

The only thing I could see of San Frediano was its façade, with the beautiful mosaic, as it was closed (I went there on a monday afternoon) More

San Frediano has a beautiful large mosaic high above the entrance doors. There is a lovely wide piazza, car free, lined with benches from which to drink coffee and admire the glittering mosaic tiles in the afternoon sun. The inside of this church is also worth a walk-about! More

Two things stand out here: the impressive mosaic facade and the transparent coffin of a home-grown saint, a canonised local girl who made good. More

The romanesque style in Lucca has known 2 periods; the first period is noticeable for the simple lines and conservative stuctures, while the second period, heavily influenced by pisan style, is way richer and elaborately decorated. San Frediano, the third church on the same spot, is the most splendid church we still have from the first period. Originally dedicated to... More

And they are all on the facade. Try to get there when the sun shines on them—morning in the fall and winter. It's difficult to get a good photo this time of year. The piazza is nice, with an excellent kitchen equipment store and a trattoria. More

Beautiful mosaics, especially stunning late dusk - an active corner so it is a good place to people watch More