Lucca’s famous FESTIVAL of SANTA CROCE – HOLY CROSS returns in full force
The Volto Santo – Holy Face in its chapel inside theDuomo – Cathedral of Saint Martin (Photo by Dr. Ilaria Lippi)(Photo by Dr. Ilaria Lippi)(Photo by Dr. Ilaria Lippi)The facade of San Michele in Foro – St. Michael’s in the Forum, illuminated by hundreds of wax candles.The palazzo Pretorio illuminated by LED candles. The administration of Mayor Mario Pardini has pledged to return the illumination to wax candles.The standard of the Volto Santo at the start of the two hour Procession.Palazzo Orsini, now City Hall, decked with silk brocade banners for the celebration.The Procession approaches the Duomo.In via Nazionale approaching Piazza San Michele.The rosy light of wax candles illuminates San Michele in Foro
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