Duomo Nuovo, Cathedral in Piazza Paolo VI, Brescia, Italy
Description
Duomo Nuovo is a cathedral with a Greek cross layout and three naves, decorated with Corinthian columns throughout. A large copper-covered dome rises above the structure and defines the skyline of the square.
History
Construction began in 1604 under architect Giovanni Battista Lantana on the site of an earlier church. The project took more than two centuries to finish, finally completed in 1825 due to financial difficulties along the way.
Culture
The interior holds paintings by notable artists and a bronze memorial honoring Pope Paul VI, showing how this place preserves art and remembrance. Visitors can find works here that shaped the artistic history of the region.
Practical
The entrance features three monumental marble doors that face the square, making it easy to spot from the plaza. This building sits right next to the older Duomo Vecchio, allowing visitors to see both churches in one visit.
Did you know?
The dome here ranks among the largest of its kind in Italy and represents a notable engineering feat of Baroque architecture. Visitors often recognize the building by its distinctive copper-covered surface that rises above the rooftops of the city.
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