Vigevano Cathedral

Vigevano Cathedral is a church building in the city with a Latin cross layout, a central nave, two side aisles, and considerable height that draws the eye upward. The interior spaces contain artworks and showcase the artistic maturity of a northern Italian cathedral.

Construction started in 1532 under architect Antonio da Lonate, commissioned by Duke Francesco II Sforza, and finished in 1612. The Spanish Bishop Juan Caramuel y Lobkowitz later reworked the western facade between 1673 and 1680 with geometrically precise elements.

The interior houses religious artworks, including a tempera polyptych from Leonardo da Vinci's circle and paintings by Macrino d'Alba. These works are spread throughout the space and reflect the artistic tradition that developed locally over time.

The building sits on Piazza Ducale and is generally open for visitors wanting to explore its features and art collection. It helps to arrive in the morning when fewer people are around and the light is better for viewing the artworks.

The western facade shows mathematical precision that was unusual for its time, designed with exact geometric proportions. This approach stood apart from other facades of the period and made the building an early example of this design philosophy.

Location: Vigevano

Inception: 1532

Architects: Antonio da Lonate

Architectural style: Mannerist architecture

Address: Piazza Ducale

GPS coordinates: 45.31690,8.85889

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:26