Trapani Cathedral

Trapani, Italy

Trapani Cathedral was built by order of Alfonso the Magnanimous in 1421 and was elevated to a parish in the second half of the fifteenth century. In 1844, when the Diocese of Trapani was created, the church was made its episcopal seat.

Over the following centuries, the building was modified several times and its current appearance dates from the restoration of the eighteenth century by the architect Giovanni Biagio Amico.

References:

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Address

Via Ximenes 12, Trapani, Italy

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Details

Founded: 1421
Category: Religious sites in Italy

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Andrea Melkuhn (11 months ago)
Wonderful cathedral. Lovely experience.

Michael Stemmeler (2 years ago)
The cathedral of San Lorenzo is a pretty baroque cathedral in the center of the old city. As with many churches in this town, and in Italy, the church façade and gates are lining up flush with the residential buildings to the left and right. I visited the church on a public (Feragosto) and religious holiday (Assumption of Mary), and a long procession was coming to an end inside the Cathedral. A very moving display of Italian Catholic religiosity.

Benjamin L (2 years ago)
Another cathedral. Beautiful!

Wendy Law (2 years ago)
There are many cathedrals in this city and they are filled with history and gorgeous. This one is is not exceptional. Be sure to take a look at the ceiling, as well as the organ. Also, check out the arches throughout the entire cathedral.

juan perez (2 years ago)
Amazing architecture, specially the ceiling

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