Alife Cathedral, Catholic cathedral in Alife, Italy
The cathedral features Romanesque architecture with two interior arcades decorated with animal sculptures, including elephants representing local heraldic symbols.
Built in 1132 and dedicated to Pope Sixtus I, the cathedral underwent major reconstruction after earthquakes in 1456 and 1688, reopening in 1692.
The rectangular crypt contains columns from an ancient Roman theater, combining both original capitals and medieval replicas of Roman architectural elements.
Located at Via Dante Alighieri in Alife, the cathedral stands at coordinates 41.329167 latitude and 14.329167 longitude in the Campania region.
The building maintains elements from its Lombard-Norman construction period, including sculptural decorations connected to the d'Aquino family rule from 1121 to 1269.
Location: Alife, Campania
GPS coordinates: 41.32917,14.32917
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:53
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