Duomo di Chiari

The Duomo di Chiari is a cathedral in the Lombardy region dedicated to Saints Faustino and Giovita, featuring a prominent bell tower that rises above the town center. The interior contains multiple artworks, including sculptures by Antonio Calegari and paintings by Pietro Ricchi.

Construction began in the late 1600s after the town decided it needed a larger central church for its growing population and religious community. The building was completed gradually over several decades as different artists contributed works to decorate its spaces.

The cathedral is dedicated to Saints Faustino and Giovita, the town's patron saints, whose names and likenesses appear throughout the religious artworks displayed inside. Visitors can observe how this local devotion is expressed through the paintings and sculptures that decorate the interior.

The cathedral is generally open on weekdays but may be difficult for visitors with mobility issues due to its downtown location and limited accessible entrances. Plan your visit outside of service times to explore the interior and view the artworks at a comfortable pace.

The crypt beneath the cathedral holds relics believed to belong to early Christian saints, making it a destination for visitors interested in religious history. Few tourists know about this underground space, though it remains an important spiritual site for the local community.