Concattedrale della Santissima Annunziata, Co-cathedral and minor basilica in Todi, Italy
The Concattedrale della Santissima Annunziata sits on Piazza del Popolo and blends Romanesque and Gothic features, with a central rose window and carved wooden entrance doors. Inside, visitors find sculptures by Giovanni Pisano, a painted crucifix from the 1200s, and intricate wooden choir stalls.
A fire in 1190 destroyed the original church, triggering reconstruction that continued from the 1100s through the 1400s. The current structure combines different building styles across centuries, showing how the building evolved over generations.
The name refers to the Annunciation of Mary, a central figure in local devotion. Visitors can see ornate wooden choir stalls from the early 1500s that show how the community created space for music and prayer.
As a co-cathedral and minor basilica, the building serves the community with regular religious services and worship. Visitors should expect limited access times since it remains an active place of prayer and devotion.
The crypt below holds three medieval sculptures that once decorated the outer facade and are partly attributed to Giovanni Pisano. These hidden artworks reveal artistic value preserved in the building's foundational spaces.
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