Saint archangel Michael cathedral, Neoclassical cathedral in Caserta, Italy

Saint Archangel Michael Cathedral is a Neoclassical church on Piazza Duomo in Caserta, built from 1822 on the site of the demolished 15th-century church of the Madonna Annunziata. Pietro Valente gave the interior a barrel-vaulted central nave with two great arches, and opened a thermal window above the portico, flanked by low-relief angels by Angelo Solari. The semicircular apse is covered by a coffered half-dome.

A 1783 fire destroyed the parish church of San Sebastiano, and worship moved to the small 15th-century church of the Madonna Annunziata. In 1815 the city commissioned Giovanni Patturelli to enlarge it; after revisions by Pietro Bianchi, the first stone was laid on 30 May 1822. Opened in 1832 with only three naves finished, it was reworked from 1837 by Pietro Valente and inaugurated in February 1842 as San Michele Arcangelo.

Religious artworks line the interior, featuring paintings of the twelve Apostles and scenes from Scripture in the apse area. These pieces show how sacred art remains a living part of worship here.

The cathedral sits on Piazza Duomo and is easily accessible on foot, with regular mass schedules throughout the week. Access is typically available during standard church hours, though it is best to check local worship times when planning a visit.

A bronze door created by sculptor Battista Marello in 1999 and plaster statues of Saint Michael and Saint Sebastian are notable features. This modern door brings contemporary craftsmanship to the classical setting.