Santa Lucia
Santa Lucia: a village of Pontedera full of history, sports and spirituality
If you are looking for a place of interest to visit when in Tuscany, then you must consider Santa Lucia as your destination. This village in the province of Pisa has about 1,200 residents and offers a wide variety of attractions that will allow you to discover its rich history, sporting spirit, and spiritual life. In this article, we will talk about the main attractions of Santa Lucia.
Sports
One of the main attractions of Santa Lucia is the Polisportiva S.Lucia, founded in 1973. Over the years, the sports association has dealt with various disciplines such as football, cycling and running. Today, there are two amateur football teams that play at the local "Castellani" sports field. In addition, every year, the non-competitive running race of the Pisa provincial committee takes place, an event that attracts athletes from all over Tuscany.
History
The history of Santa Lucia is ancient and fascinating. The area was known as ''Pesciano'' and ''Pedisciano'' (also ''Peciano''''Pediciano'') and the first time this location is mentioned dates back to November 12, 944, in the Archdiocese of Lucca, together with the church dedicated to St. Margherita. This church, together with that of San Pietro in Appiano (Valdera), depended on the baptismal parish of Santa Maria in Travalda, or Terra Walda, also sometimes called Ducenta.
Monuments and places of interest
One of the main places of interest in Santa Lucia is the church of Santa Lucia di Pedisciano, located in the historic center of the village. This church dates back to the Romanesque period and represents a rare example of medieval religious architecture in the area. The interior of the church is decorated with valuable works of art such as the polychrome statue of the Madonna with the Child and a 17th century painting depicting the Madonna with the Child and St. John the Baptist.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Santa Lucia is a village of Pontedera rich in history, art and sports. If you are planning a trip to the area, be sure to visit the church of Santa Lucia di Pedisciano and participate in some of the sports events organized by the Polisportiva S.Lucia. Santa Lucia is a place that will leave you with something to remember.
