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Symbol of the city of Lucca: The Holy Face
The Holy Face is a wooden crucifix kept in the little temple of the San Martino Cathedral in Lucca
It seems thanks scientific checks it is the oldest sculpture in the west
The Face represents Christ dressed by tunic lying on 247 cm high walnut crucifix
It is really an ancient work with 1200 years
Protection and symbol of the city is exposed to the whole city in the procession of Santa Croce
an event every year on 13th and 14th September