Orvieto Cathedral - Orvieto - Italy
by Paolo Signorini
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Orvieto Cathedral - Orvieto - Italy
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Paolo Signorini
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Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List – Italy - City of Orvieto 2008
A symbol of the city itself, the Duomo is one of the most beautiful in Italy. The construction began in 1290, with the support of both the Catholic Church and the city. The intent was to create one large cathedral for the city, to replace two decaying churches that existed there before. It should also be noted that the delightful story of the event of the Miracle of Bolsena encouraged the construction of the Duomo.
The Duomo is a magnificent building that brings together different architectural styles. In particular we can define a fine example and balance of Gothic and Romanesque styles. There were many people who participated in the various phases of design and construction.Arnolfo di Cambio, and Lorenzo Maitani, with regard to the design (in particular Maitani for much of the credit of the splendid facade) and a lot of sculptors, goldsmiths and painters as regards the landscaping and finishing.
Among the sculptors is Ippolito Scalza (local architect of several works in Orvieto including the Town Hall), which can be seen inside the Duomo, the Statua della Pietà. Among the painters are Ugolino di Prete Ilario, Gentile da Fabriano, Beato Angelico and Luca Signorelli’s frescoes in particular for the two beautiful chapels. the chapel of San Brizio, and the chapel of SS Corporale.
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Kayla Bernhard Starmint
It must have been amazing to visit the cathedrals. Did you go inside of them? What did you think? So lovely! =)
Holly April Harris
What an impressive building! Beautiful capture!! Congratulations! I’m am very pleased to feature your beautiful image in the group Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings. It’s a wonderful addition to the group! Please add it to the “2022 First Quarter Featured Images Collection” thread in the discussions area for a permanent record of the feature. Thank you!
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