Avellino Cathedral, Roman Catholic cathedral in Avellino, Italy
Avellino Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church with a neoclassical facade of white and grey marble featuring three main entrances. The interior divides into three naves with nine side chapels, a baptistery, and many religious artworks throughout.
Construction started in 1132 under Bishop Roberto of Avellino and kept its Romanesque character for over 500 years. Late in the 1600s, changes brought the neoclassical style that the building displays today.
The bronze doors show religious and civic scenes from the city's past in ways that catch the eye. Statues of Saint Modestinus and Saint William of Vercelli stand at the entrance and give the space a solemn presence.
The layout with three naves and side chapels makes it easy to walk through and explore each section at your own pace. Plan enough time to look at the artworks and details scattered throughout the building.
The bell tower reuses stones and marble from first-century Roman buildings in its lower sections. This choice of materials connects the city's ancient past to its medieval present in one structure.
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