Vicenza Cathedral

Vicenza, Italy

Vicenza Cathedral construction was begun in 1482, to plans by Lorenzo of Bologna, and completed in the 1560s. The cupola was planned by Andrea Palladio and probably the north doorway also.

Only the original façade survived the bombing of World War II; the rest of the present building has been reconstructed.

The belltower has five bells in the chord of Eb, the oldest one was cast in the 17th century.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Contrà Giuseppe Garibaldi 11, Vicenza, Italy

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Details

Founded: 1482-1560
Category: Religious sites in Italy

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Tomáš Gubáš (4 years ago)
I would offer to visit it

Magda Jochmanová (5 years ago)
Just amazing ararchitecture ❤

Ilonka Schmidt (5 years ago)
Beautiful cathedral. The dome is designed by andrea palladio. You can also visit the crypt downstairs

DAVID SNYDER (5 years ago)
One or two interesting chapels and some other artworks.

Cocoa Swann (5 years ago)
Lovely and fun(ny) to see the gathering of nuns for mass.

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