Cathedrale Sant'Agapito Martyr

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Cathedrale Sant'Agapito Martyr, Cathedral with Romanesque portal in Palestrina, Italy.

The cathedral features three naves separated by stone pillars, with a marble portal from 1503 displaying religious symbols and family crests.

Built upon the foundations of a former Jupiter temple, the cathedral received consecration from Pope Paschal II on December 16, 1117.

The silver bust containing Saint Agapitus relics leads an annual procession through Palestrina streets every August 18.

The cathedral stands at corso Pierluigi da Palestrina 11, offering regular masses and religious services for the local community.

The crypt beneath the presbytery area contains visible remnants of Roman structures, accessible through recent archaeological restorations.

Location: Palestrina

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, baroque architecture

Address: corso Pierluigi da Palestrina, 11 - Palestrina

GPS coordinates: 41.83888,12.89167

Latest update: June 13, 2025 19:03

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