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Beautiful cathedral dedicated to St. Martin, raised to the title of collegiate church by Pope Urban VI in Pietrasanta
In the central square, the beautiful cathedral of Pietrasanta, dedicated to Saint Martin, was built as a collegiate church by Pope Urban VI (1318-1389). The texts first mention it in 1223, but the building has undergone major renovations, particularly during the 14th century. The cathedral is covered on the outside with white marble, decorated with bas-reliefs from the Pisa school. Its façade is surmounted by a magnificent Gothic rose window, finely worked, and attributed to Riccomanno Riccomanni (14th century). This marble masterpiece preserves important works of art. Inside, in the form of a Latin cross, with three naves, one can admire the richly carved marble pulpit of truth (1504), attributed to Stagio Stagi (an artist born in Pietrasanta), as well as a wooden Christ from the early 14th century. Originally octagonal, the majestic dome was completed in 1435 and rebuilt in 1820 according to a circular plan.
Just next to the cathedral, the bell tower, which dates from the 16th century, rises to a height of about 36 metres and has become a symbol of the city over time. However, it remains unfinished: the red brick was originally intended to be covered with marble. It contains a small treasure, a magnificent spiral staircase by sculptor Donato Benti (1470-1537), which is often used as a setting for art exhibitions during the summer season.
Finally, to the right of the cathedral, stands the baptistery which houses baptismal font in the shape of a cup, dating from 1509.
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