Duomo, Romanesque cathedral in Gemona del Friuli, Italy
The Duomo is a Romanesque cathedral in Gemona del Friuli featuring three rose windows on its facade, with the central one crafted in Venice between 1334 and 1336. The structure is protected by a tall defensive wall standing between the building and Mount Glemine, which shields it from potential landslides.
The cathedral was founded in 1290 under architect Giovanni Griglio da Gemona and consecrated in 1337 by Bishop Giovanni of Parenzo. This consecration marked the completion of the initial building phase and the site's religious purpose.
The cathedral's wooden altar displays carved scenes from the Old and New Testaments with intricate detail. Visitors walking through the interior can observe these religious narratives depicted through careful craftsmanship in the wooden panels.
The cathedral is centrally located within the town, making it accessible despite the hilly surrounding terrain. Visitors should expect varying light conditions throughout the day, which affects how the rose windows and interior details are illuminated.
The four bells in the bell tower date from 1920 and were made by the Pontifical Foundry Daciano Colbachini. They replaced the original bells that were melted down during World War I to provide bronze for military cannon production.
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