San Gregorio Maggiore, Spoleto, Romanesque basilica in Spoleto, Italy
The basilica features a three-nave layout divided by columns with cubic capitals and semicircular arches, leading to an elevated presbytery with three apses.
Construction of the basilica began in 1079 on the site of an early Christian cemetery, and six bishops participated in its consecration ceremony in 1146.
The Chapel of the Innocents contains frescoes from the 1500s depicting the Stories of Saint Abbondanza and the Massacre of the Innocents.
Visitors can access the Ancient Roman Ponte Sanguinario bridge spanning the Tessino stream through one of the church exits.
The bell tower incorporates stones from Roman and early medieval buildings, showcasing architectural elements from different historical periods.
Location: Spoleto
Inception: 12 century
Official opening: 1146
Architectural style: First Romanesque
Address: Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 34 - Spoleto
Website: http://sangregoriospoleto.it
GPS coordinates: 42.74020,12.73650
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:46
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