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Mauro Ghiglione (14 months ago)
The basilica, one of the most beautiful and best preserved examples of Lombard Romanesque, is the church in Italy with the oldest cross vaults (those on the side naves). The church and the adjoining baptistery were built between 1025 and 1040 and underwent a renovation in the 18th century.
The basilica, one of the most beautiful and best preserved examples of Lombard Romanesque, is the church in Italy with the oldest cross vaults (those on the side naves). The church and the adjoining baptistery were built between 1025 and 1040 and underwent a renovation in the 18th century.
channel max (2 years ago)
It dates back to the 11th century and was probably built on the remains of a previous building (probable site of the marriage between Queen Teodolinda and the Duke of Turin, Agilulf). It is one of the oldest churches in Italy in pre-Romanesque style, recognizable by its cross-vaulted ceiling and its particular crypt. The facade was aligned with the walls of the village and the bell tower was actually one of the towers of the city walls. Legend has it that it was first destroyed and then rebuilt by the devil in one night, but when the day arrived it remained unfinished (in reality the part without a roof is in this condition due to an earthquake...). The interior is in Baroque style. It can be visited with a guide, from April to October, on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
It dates back to the 11th century and was probably built on the remains of a previous building (probable site of the marriage between Queen Teodolinda and the Duke of Turin, Agilulf). It is one of the oldest churches in Italy in pre-Romanesque style, recognizable by its cross-vaulted ceiling and its particular crypt. The facade was aligned with the walls of the village and the bell tower was actually one of the towers of the city walls. Legend has it that it was first destroyed and then rebuilt by the devil in one night, but when the day arrived it remained unfinished (in reality the part without a roof is in this condition due to an earthquake...). The interior is in Baroque style. It can be visited with a guide, from April to October, on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
STEFANO GENNARI (2 years ago)
It was built by the devil in just one night! This is perhaps why it is strange in many respects: the facade built on the surrounding walls, the first arches without coverage, the totally irregular shape, the unfinished and hidden crypt. Absolutely worth a visit, as are the other two historic buildings in the town. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate.
It was built by the devil in just one night! This is perhaps why it is strange in many respects: the facade built on the surrounding walls, the first arches without coverage, the totally irregular shape, the unfinished and hidden crypt. Absolutely worth a visit, as are the other two historic buildings in the town. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate.
Seimen Burum (2 years ago)
The church looked in a poor state with damage all around. When you look closer, the brick work is of poor quality, but it survived the centuries Together with the baptisery, which was renovated in the 1960's the whole complex is impressive
The church looked in a poor state with damage all around. When you look closer, the brick work is of poor quality, but it survived the centuries Together with the baptisery, which was renovated in the 1960's the whole complex is impressive
Wendy Sandstone (3 years ago)
Beautiful
Beautiful
