Nicastro Cathedral

Lamezia Terme, Italy

Nicastro Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the town of Nicastro, now part of the city of Lamezia Terme. It was previously the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Nicastro and when the diocese changed its name to the Diocese of Lamezia Terme, remained its cathedral.

The first church on the site probably dated from the Byzantine era, and was destroyed during Saracen raids prior to the year 1000. The Normans in 1094 erected a church following Latin rites. This cathedral was destroyed by an earthquake on March 7, 1683. A new cathedral was raised from the ruins and completed in 1675. The façade was redone in 1925 in a Neoclassical style. The cupola was completed in 1935. On the façade are busts depicting the titular saints and popes Marcello II (Marcello Cervini; 1539-40) and Innocent IX who were bishops of Nicastro. The wooden choir stalls of the early 18th century are still present.

References:

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Address

Corso Numistrano 4, Lamezia Terme, Italy

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Details

Founded: 1675
Category: Religious sites in Italy

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Ste Fano (8 months ago)
Very bare cathedral. Still interesting to visit.

Fabio Marri (8 months ago)
The works of art inside are noteworthy, such as the silver busts of St. Peter and St. Paul, the Crucifix above the altar, the pulpit. However, the canvas of the Deposition cited by the TCI Red Guide does not exist

Maho Wanderlust (12 months ago)
✅ The landmark of the city of Lamezia Terme, in the Nicastro district. The great cathedral, that place of worship! ✅ The architecture is simple, but it is still breathtaking. It's a great feeling to be here. ✅ Absolute peace and quiet for praying, not too busy. A must for anyone in this corner of the country

Armando Lupinacci (2 years ago)
Ok

Nønya Beezknesz (2 years ago)
It was really hot ?, try to go in the fall or spring. Lots of tourists like us☺️, still had a great time. Make sure you’re wearing something modest if you’re going inside the place of worship but make sure you bring a bathing suit and get ready to take a plunge in the beach ? nearby.

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