Rapolla Cathedral

Rapolla, Italy

Rapolla Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel. Formerly the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Rapolla, it is now a co-cathedral in the Diocese of Melfi-Rapolla-Venosa.

The structure was erected in a Romanesque style in 1209 on the site of a paleochristian building, possibly occupying the site of a pagan temple. The belltower was designed by Sarolo di Muro Lucano. Rebuilt a few decades later in 1253, by Melchiorre da Montalbano, it has survived in this earthquake-prone region. The interior with three naves, separated by columns and arches, houses a 16th-century crucifix with bas-reliefs depicting Adam and Eve and the Annunciation by Sarolo da Muro Lucano. The apse also has a 13th-century carved polychrome wooden crucifix.

References:

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Address

Via Regina Elena 35, Rapolla, Italy

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Details

Founded: 1209
Category: Religious sites in Italy

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Sandro Di Tommaso (12 months ago)
Very nice

Gerardo Mecca (15 months ago)
Truly stunning cathedral.

Maria Acocella (3 years ago)
Beautiful cathedral both inside and out. Very well kept.

Antonello De Rosa (3 years ago)
Beautiful architecture, if you are in Rapolla go and visit the Cathedral, it is beautiful.

Rita Costantini (4 years ago)
Rebuilt after the 1980 earthquake. Ask the lady across the street to open the door

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