The church of Santi Giovanni e Reparata, with its adjacent Baptistery, was built in the 4th century as the cathedral of Lucca, maintaining that role until the 8th century. It was renovated various times, and today’s appearance is Romanesque in style, including the portal on the façade, though this bears many decorations from the 1600s.Inside, the three naves are divided by columns with composite capitals, many of which were recycled from the Roman era. The bell tower, built mostly in brick and stone, stands above the crossing of the transept and central nave.While the Baptistery was built at theend of the 1300s, boasting an ogee arch, the most important renovation to the building was in the 16th century: the medieval side doors were replaced with modern lighting, the façade was raised and a coffered ceiling was erected.