Church of San Michele in Foro in Lucca.
The splendid Pisan Romanesque style church located where the Roman forum once stood, whose façade is dominated by the statue of the winged Saint Michael.

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A legend from Lucca tells that in particular light conditions it is possible to see a green sparkle coming from the statue; it would be, according to the legend, an emerald, set in ancient times and never found. Some sources, mostly from elderly inhabitants of the city, confirm having seen the phantom sparkle, but it has never been proven that an emerald is set in the work, which is also highly unlikely.
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The beautiful church of San Michele in Lucca – La belle église de San Michele à Lucca – La hermosa iglesia de San Michele en Lucca – A bela igreja de San Michele em Lucca – Die schöne Kirche San Michele in Lucca – Nhà thờ San Michele xinh đẹp ở Lucca – 卢卡美丽的圣米歇尔教堂 – ルッカの美しいサン ミケーレ教会