San Gregorio Maggiore, Spoleto

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San Gregorio Maggiore, Spoleto

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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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