Faenza Cathedral, main parish church in Faenza, Ravenna
Faenza Cathedral is a Renaissance cathedral in the center of Faenza, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. Inside, a wide nave runs beneath tall vaulted ceilings, flanked by side chapels decorated with paintings and sculptures from different periods.
Construction of the current building began in the 15th century, replacing an older church that had stood on the same spot for centuries. Work continued across several generations, and local noble families funded many of the chapels and interior additions over time.
The cathedral stands on Piazza della Libertà, the main square of Faenza, and acts as the natural center of community life. During religious feasts and local processions, people gather on the steps and the square in front, making the building part of the living fabric of the city.
The cathedral is right on the main square of Faenza and easy to reach on foot from anywhere in the old town. Try to visit outside of Mass times, as the building may be closed to visitors during services.
The cathedral holds the tomb of Blessed Giacomo Filippo Bertoni, a Dominican friar from Faenza who lived in the 15th century and is still venerated locally. His shrine, tucked inside one of the side chapels, draws the faithful from the surrounding area on certain feast days.
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