Duomo of Nocera Umbra, Romanesque cathedral in Nocera Umbra, Italy
The Duomo of Nocera Umbra is a Romanesque cathedral with a single nave, arches, and a semicircular apse. The structure was renovated with neoclassical elements in the 19th century and houses important artworks spanning Renaissance through Baroque periods.
The cathedral was built on foundations from before the year 1000 and was destroyed by Emperor Frederick II in 1248, leaving it abandoned for centuries. Reconstruction started in 1448, marking a new phase in its history.
The side entrance portal displays intricate stone carvings showing grapes and animals from the medieval artistic tradition of the 10th century. These carvings reveal the skill of local craftspeople and their connection to the surrounding landscape.
Visitors should take time to explore the art collection with Renaissance altarpieces and 17th-century works, now displayed in the adjacent municipal Pinacotheca. This separate space provides a clearer view of how the building's artistic heritage developed over time.
The sacristy displays handcrafted majolica floor tiles with intricate patterns that show the skill of Renaissance artisans. This room also hints that the site was once dedicated to a different faith before becoming the cathedral we see today.
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