Lucignano

The tree of lovers of Lucignano

The Golden tree before whom exchanging promises of eternal love

In the small medieval town of Lucignano lies the Golden tree, known as "tree of love".

Guarded in a glass display unit within the Municipal Museum in the country, this is the only tree-shaped reliquary in the world; made over a hundred years old is nearly three meters high and consists of a small temple-shaped base from which to develop twelve branches decorated with vine leaves.

According to the ancient tradition of the place, the Golden tree is a lucky charm for lovers; for this engaged couples and newlyweds before it renewed promises of love, in the hope that their spell lasts for eternity.

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