Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: pila bautismal

In the 11th century a church was erected here on the ruins of a Roman temple. It had a single nave and three apses. As the church was next to the Via Francigena a hospital existed here for the pilgrims on their way to Rome. In the early 13th century the church was modified, as by then it had three aisles. Six side chapels were added in the 16th century. Two centuries later San Prospero got a new facade. When the restoration started in 1912 the side chapels got demolished, to bring back / recreate the original church from the 13th century, that has strong parallels to San Geminiano in Vicofertile (previous uploads), just 5kms north. Another wonderful (large) baptismal font, but quite different from thatone in Vicofertile.

In the 11th century a church was erected here on the ruins of a Roman temple. It had a single nave and three apses. As the church was next to the Via Francigena a hospital existed here for the pilgrims on their way to Rome. In the early 13th century the church was modified, as by then it had three aisles. Six side chapels were added in the 16th century. Two centuries later San Prospero got a new facade. When the restoration started in 1912 the side chapels got demolished, to bring back / recreate the original church from the 13th century, that has strong parallels to San Geminiano in Vicofertile (previous uploads), just 5kms north. Another wonderful (large) baptismal font, but quite different from thatone in Vicofertile. Behind iron bars..

Lucca existed already in Etruscan times and became a Roman colony in 180 BC. The Diocese of Lucca dates back to the first century, legends tell, that St. Paulinus, a disciple of St. Peter, was the first Bishop of Lucca. In medieval times Lucca was the residence of the Margraves of Tuscany. After the death of Matilda of Tuscany (1115), Lucca constituted itself as an independent republic. Actually the "Republic of Lucca" existed from 1160 to 1805. San Frediano (aka "Fridianus", "Frigianu") was an Irish hermit, who in 560 became Bishop of Lucca. He died in 588 and got buried in the crypt of a church, that existed here at that time. The construction of today´s "Basilica di San Frediano" started in 1112. The church was consecrated in 1147. As it was built very close to the city wall, this church is not oriented to the east. About a century after the consecration, the first remodelling was done. A huge 12th-century Romanesque baptismal font is placed near the portal. It was carved by Master Roberto (he left his signature) and two unknown masters. Unfortunately the light was way too dim in March for more detailed photos.

Lucca existed already in Etruscan times and became a Roman colony in 180 BC. The Diocese of Lucca dates back to the first century, legends tell, that St. Paulinus, a disciple of St. Peter, was the first Bishop of Lucca. In medieval times Lucca was the residence of the Margraves of Tuscany. After the death of Matilda of Tuscany (1115), Lucca constituted itself as an independent republic. Actually the "Republic of Lucca" existed from 1160 to 1805. San Frediano (aka "Fridianus", "Frigianu") was an Irish hermit, who in 560 became Bishop of Lucca. He died in 588 and got buried in the crypt of a church, that existed here at that time. The construction of today´s "Basilica di San Frediano" started in 1112. The church was consecrated in 1147. As it was built very close to the city wall, this church is not oriented to the east. About a century after the consecration, the first remodelling was done. This huge 12th-century Romanesque baptismal font is placed near the portal. It was carved by Master Roberto (he left his signature) and two unknown masters. Unfortunately the light was way too dim in March for detailed photos.

The village was known already Aymeric Picaud, when he wrote the Codex Calixtinus ("Iter pro peregrinis ad Compostellam"). Inside the parish church "Virgen de la Calle" is this wonderful 12th century baptismal font. The carving, influenced by moorish art, may depict the "New Jerusalem", capital of the "Messianic Kingdom".