Saint George's Basilica, Renaissance basilica in Ferrara, Italy
The stone facade of Saint George's Basilica features a large bas-relief depicting Saint George fighting a dragon above the main entrance.
Originally constructed as Ferrara's cathedral in the 10th century, the church underwent major renovations by architect Biagio Rossetti in 1485.
The presbytery houses the 15th-century tomb of Lorenzo Roverella, created by Antonio Rossellino and Ambrogio da Milano with Renaissance sculptural elements.
The basilica opens daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and visitors can reach it using bus number 6 from central Ferrara.
The church contains the tomb of Cosmè Tura, a principal figure of the Officina Ferrarese painting movement, near the bell tower entrance.
Location: Ferrara
Inception: 15 century
Architects: Biagio Rossetti
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 44.82166,11.62802
Latest update: June 13, 2025 19:03
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