Collins, W. W., 1862- · London : W. Heinemann ; New York : Dodd, Mead · leaf 296
ong the colonies of ancient Rome. The cathedral was founded as early as 573 byS. Frediano. The first building was close to thepresent Duomo, and was erected on the site of thechurch of S. Giovanni—a very interesting Lombardedifice. The square baptistery attached to S.Giovanni, with its original… … LUCCA invasion of England, consecrated the cathedral,which, although much altered in the fourteenthcentury, still bears the impress of the architecturalvogue of the tenth. The facade was added in1204 by Giudetto. A portico of three unequalarches supports three tiers of small arches. Theseform…
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