Venosa Cathedral

Venosa, Italy

Venosa Cathedral was constructed 1470 and 1502 by order of Duke Pirro del Balzo, who was responsible for the urban transformation of Venosa in the last decades of the 15th century. The upper part consists of two octagonal prisms, which form the base of the 10-metre high pyramidal spire. The lower part consists of three superimposed parallel epipeds, the first of which has a quadrangular base.

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Founded: 1470-1502
Category: Religious sites in Italy

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marino tomei (2 years ago)
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Oronzo Cosola (3 years ago)
The structure of this cathedral is very beautiful and particular with the baptistery still separate even if unfortunately it cannot be visited. Simple on the inside, but the first part of the apse is characteristic.
Gabriele Cazzoli (4 years ago)
Protected by a network of winding streets, the cathedral fits well into the city context. Naturally the bell tower is the master both as a structure and as a point of recognition visible from all over the countryside. The cathedral itself is a very complex structure that has seen several eras pass over it. The current Romanesque forms were integrated above all in the Baroque period. Too bad the diocesan museum is closed due to covid.
Saverio Divittorio (6 years ago)
Fantastic place. Venosa town is so beautiful and interesting. Everything about this place is magic
Francesco Topi (7 years ago)
The Basilica is splendid. Equally the Episcopal Museum: shame about its very limited usability ... practically in fits and starts or on tiring reservations and in any case thanks exclusively to the good will of some of the people in the photos. To these goes my applause and unconditional appreciation.
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