Aversa Cathedral

Aversa, Italy

Aversa Cathedral has been the seat of the Bishop of Aversa from the bishopric's foundation in 1053. The Romanesque cathedral, founded by Normans and dedicated to Saint Paul, has a spectacular ambulatory and an octagonal dome. It has undergone numerous renovations, up to the current Baroque form. The bell tower was built in 1499. 

Francesco Solimena's Madonna of the Gonfalone is kept here. The pre-Romanesque sculpture of Saint George and the Dragon is one of the few surviving free-standing sculptures of its date. An outstanding collection of Baroque liturgical silver is kept in the treasury.

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Founded: 11th century
Category: Religious sites in Italy

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Praveen Dominic (3 years ago)
Blissful experience
Katya Marinova (3 years ago)
It was closed
Walton Morales (6 years ago)
Most visit this cathedral or your tour is not complete.
Julia Julia (6 years ago)
Very nice complex
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