Chieri Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Chieri, Italy
Santa Maria della Scala Cathedral is a Gothic church in Chieri featuring three naves with soaring stone vaults and decorated walls. The interior displays colored glass windows and sculptures arranged throughout the spaces beneath the high arches.
The church was founded in 1001, making it one of the oldest religious buildings in the Piedmont region. Over the centuries, it was expanded and redesigned in the Gothic style to create the structure visitors see today.
The cathedral displays artworks by Flemish artists that wealthy merchants brought to Chieri during the city's prosperous 15th century. These treasures reflect the economic success of that era and still shape the interior today.
The cathedral sits in the heart of Chieri on Piazza Duomo, easily accessible from the town center on foot. Visitors should allow time to observe the details throughout the interior spaces and decorative elements.
Inside stands a 13th-century octagonal baptistery decorated with frescoes and complemented by modern stained glass windows by contemporary artist Silvio Vigliaturo. This blend of medieval and modern artistic elements creates an unexpected contrast.
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