Asti Cathedral

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Asti Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Asti, Italy.

The cathedral reaches 82 meters in length and 24 meters in height, making it one of the largest religious buildings in Piedmont region.

Pope Urban II consecrated the rebuilt cathedral in 1095 during his journey to preach the First Crusade across European territories.

The cathedral functions as the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Asti and contains religious art pieces depicting biblical narratives through sculptures and frescoes.

The cathedral complex includes the Church of Saint John, which currently serves as the designated location for baptismal ceremonies.

The cathedral floor mosaics in the presbytery area reveal traces of the original religious structure dating back to the eleventh century.

Location: Asti

Inception: 1470

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Address: Via San Giovanni, 8

GPS coordinates: 44.90070,8.19720

Latest update: May 10, 2025 17:59

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