San Cristoforo, Romanesque cathedral in Barga, Italy
San Cristoforo is a cathedral made of stone with white marble surfaces and a square western wall in Barga. The western tower has fortress-like features and the main entrance displays intricately carved stone decorations.
Construction began in the 11th century and developed through changes until the 16th century. During this time Romanesque and Gothic building elements merged together.
The marble pulpit inside displays detailed biblical scenes such as the Nativity and Annunciation carved in stone. These artworks from the 13th century continue to shape how visitors experience the interior space.
The building has three manually operated bells with different tones from various periods. Visitors should know that the windows and entrances direct light in ways that let you see the marble interior particularly well.
A repeated inscription on the facade contains a prayer to Archangel Michael that also appears at the Baptistry of Pisa Cathedral. This textual link shows a connection between two major building projects in the region.
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