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Porta Santa Maria, Lucca

Porta Santa Maria, Lucca

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Porta Santa Maria, Lucca

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Location: Lucca, Tuscany, Italy

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1. Lucca City Walls – City loop on Lucca’s city wall loop from Lucca

6.31km

00:23

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2. City loop on Lucca’s city wall – Lucca City Walls loop from Sant'Anna

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01:24

100m

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3. Lucca City Walls – City loop on Lucca’s city wall loop from Torre del Lago Puccini

66.0km

04:26

130m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Willem VS

May 18, 2024

The Porta Santa Maria is a northern gateway in the walls of Lucca. Built between 1549 and 1592 as part of the Renaissance walls, it was designed by architect Ginese Bresciani and built by Michelangelo Gabrielli. The gate is dedicated to the Virgin Mary - the marble statue of Madonna is in a niche outside the entrance. Originally the Porta Santa Maria had only one opening, but later the two side openings were created, above which are statues each representing a panther (the symbol of the city of Lucca). Under the central arch are two frescoes, on one side the Archangel Gabriel and on the other side the Madonna, depicting the Annunciation. In the center of the internal facade there is a marble bas-relief depicting Saint Peter with the inscription “Libertas” underneath, the ancient motto of the city.

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Stefano

March 26, 2023

One of the entrance gates to the city, perhaps the most beautiful and fascinating

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Elevation 20 m

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Porta Santa Maria, Lucca

1. Lucca City Walls – City loop on Lucca’s city wall loop from Lucca

2. City loop on Lucca’s city wall – Lucca City Walls loop from Sant'Anna

3. Lucca City Walls – City loop on Lucca’s city wall loop from Torre del Lago Puccini

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