Locri Cathedral, Locri, Italy

Locri Cathedral was built in 1933 by order of Mgr. Giorgio Delrio, bishop of Gerace (1906-1920). It represents the Lombard Romanesque style.

The interior, on a Latin cross groundplan, has three aisles: the two side aisles terminate in small chapels. The central part of the north aisle contains a marble sculpture depicting Bishop Francesco Saverio Mangeruva (1872-1905) and the sarcophagus of Bishop Michele Alberto Arduino (1962-1972).

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Fabrizio Pivari (3 years ago)
Imposing structure but not of ancient construction and not of great impact

Ruggero Caroleo (4 years ago)
Seen from the outside it is Simple .... in any case it is always the House of the Lord and it is the fold of the sheep yes Jesus alive and ALWAYS present

Giake Fiamingo (4 years ago)
The Cathedral is under renovation. But if we try to imagine the interior on the basis of the already completed facade, it will be a masterpiece. Finally a Cathedral will be "returned" to Locri. Thanks to those who made it possible ....

Antonino Mammoliti (4 years ago)
Discreet

Rosanna Villiva (6 years ago)
It is very spacious and then the pastor is extraordinary a true priest

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