The mummified remains of Saint Zita in the Romanesque basilica di San Frediano, Lucca

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On the right hand is the side chapel of St. Zita (1218-1278), a popular saint in Lucca. Her intact mummified body, lying on a bed of brocade, is on display in a glass shrine. On the walls of the chapel are several canvasses from the 16th and 17th century depicting episodes from her life.

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Size: 5109px × 3420px
Location: Lucca, Tuscany, Italy
Photo credit: © Christine Webb / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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