Sant'Andrea Apostolo, Gothic cathedral in Venzone, Italy
Sant'Andrea Apostolo is a cathedral with Gothic architecture arranged in a Latin cross layout. The building features polygonal apses, three entrance portals, decorative reliefs on the exterior, and an adjacent baptistery chapel next to the main structure.
The church was built in 1308 by master builder Giovanni from Gemona and has shaped the city since then. After a devastating earthquake in 1976, it underwent complete reconstruction from 1988 to 1995.
The frescoed walls inside tell stories from religious life in the 14th century and remain visible today. These images give a sense of how faith was expressed and honored in the community.
The interior can be visited during regular opening hours, showing the main nave and the connected baptistery chapel. Plan enough time to walk through the space slowly and take in the architectural details and wall paintings throughout.
During an expansion in 1647, about 20 naturally mummified bodies were discovered thanks to special underground conditions beneath the church. Five of these remains are still displayed in the baptistery crypt, offering a rare glimpse into burial practices from centuries past.
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