Pavia Cathedral, Renaissance cathedral in Pavia, Italy
The cathedral features a Greek cross plan with three naves, a central dome reaching 97 meters, and semicircular chapels along its perimeter.
Construction started in 1488 under architects Giovanni Antonio Amadeo and Donato Bustamante, with Leonardo da Vinci contributing to the crypt design.
The cathedral holds the remains of Saint Sirus, the first Bishop of Pavia, and contains sacred relics including thorns from the Crown of Christ.
Visitors can access the cathedral daily with morning sessions from 7:00 to 12:00 and afternoon sessions from 15:00 to 19:30.
The cathedral's central dome spans 34 meters and stands as the fourth largest dome in Italy, demonstrating advanced engineering methods of its time.
Location: Pavia
Inception: 1488
Architects: Giovanni Antonio Amadeo, Donato Bramante
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Address: Piazza Duomo
Website: http://duomodipavia.it
GPS coordinates: 45.18458,9.15361
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:08
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