Concattedrale della Santissima Annunziata, Co-cathedral and minor basilica in Todi, Italy
The Concattedrale della Santissima Annunziata is a Romanesque co-cathedral and minor basilica in Todi, Umbria, facing the Piazza del Popolo. Its facade features a central rose window and carved wooden entrance doors, while inside you can find sculptures and a painted crucifix from the 13th century.
A fire in 1190 destroyed the original church and set off a long rebuilding effort that lasted from the 12th to the 15th century. The result is a building where different layers of construction from different periods sit side by side, still visible in the walls and interior.
The name of the cathedral refers to the Annunciation, the moment the angel Gabriel told Mary she would bear Jesus, a scene central to local devotion. Inside, the carved wooden choir stalls from the early 1500s show the care the community put into shaping its space for prayer and music.
The cathedral sits right on the main square of Todi, making it easy to reach on foot from most of the town center. Because it is still used for regular worship, access can be limited at certain times, and visitors are expected to dress modestly and keep quiet.
The crypt beneath the church holds three medieval sculptures that once decorated the outer facade and are partly linked to Giovanni Pisano. Most visitors walk past without knowing these works are stored just below their feet, making the crypt one of the most overlooked parts of the building.
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