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In the late period of the Roman Republic Reate (= Rieti) was a thriving city. In the imperial period, the place was made a municipium and Emperor Vespasian, whose family lived in Reate, settled veterans here. Rieti has been the seat of a bishop since around 500 AD. After the fall of the Roman Empire, it first came under the rule of the Goths, then in the second half of the 6th century under that of the Lombards. The Saracens devastated the city in the 9th century. King Roger II of Sicily had the city destroyed in 1149. Later Rieti became a free commune and always pursued a policy loyal to the pope. In 1239, soldiers of Emperor Friedrich II devastated the city. After the transfer of the Pope's seat to Avignon, Rieti was under the influence of the King of Naples, while internal fighting between the Ghibellines and the Guelphs broke out in the city. Cinema Moderno

In the late period of the Roman Republic Reate (= Rieti) was a thriving city. In the imperial period, the place was made a municipium and Emperor Vespasian, whose family lived in Reate, settled veterans here. Rieti has been the seat of a bishop since around 500 AD. After the fall of the Roman Empire, it first came under the rule of the Goths, then in the second half of the 6th century under that of the Lombards. The Saracens devastated the city in the 9th century. King Roger II of Sicily had the city destroyed in 1149. Later Rieti became a free commune and always pursued a policy loyal to the pope. In 1239, soldiers of Emperor Friedrich II devastated the city. After the transfer of the Pope's seat to Avignon, Rieti was under the influence of the King of Naples, while internal fighting between the Ghibellines and the Guelphs broke out in the city. The existence of the Diocese of Rieti was first documented at the end of the 5th century. A first cathedral must have existed a little later because in 598 the Bishop of Spoleto was commissioned to keep relics of various martyrs in the cathedral of Rieti. In the 12th and 13th centuries, the popes often stayed in Rieti. For this reason, the early medieval building was completely rebuilt in a larger and more modern form in the 12th century. An inscription commemorates the laying of the foundation stone in 1109. The cathedral was consecrated in 1225 by Pope Honorius III. The original Romanesque style was completely lost inside when baroque began.

In the late period of the Roman Republic Reate (= Rieti) was a thriving city. In the imperial period, the place was made a municipium and Emperor Vespasian, whose family lived in Reate, settled veterans here. Rieti has been the seat of a bishop since around 500 AD. After the fall of the Roman Empire, it first came under the rule of the Goths, then in the second half of the 6th century under that of the Lombards. The Saracens devastated the city in the 9th century. King Roger II of Sicily had the city destroyed in 1149. Later Rieti became a free commune and always pursued a policy loyal to the pope. In 1239, soldiers of Emperor Friedrich II devastated the city. After the transfer of the Pope's seat to Avignon, Rieti was under the influence of the King of Naples, while internal fighting between the Ghibellines and the Guelphs broke out in the city. The existence of the Diocese of Rieti was first documented at the end of the 5th century. A first cathedral must have existed a little later because in 598 the Bishop of Spoleto was commissioned to keep relics of various martyrs in the cathedral of Rieti. In the 12th and 13th centuries, the popes often stayed in Rieti. For this reason, the early medieval building was completely rebuilt in a larger and more modern form in the 12th century. An inscription commemorates the laying of the foundation stone in 1109. The cathedral was consecrated in 1225 by Pope Honorius III.

In the late period of the Roman Republic Reate (= Rieti) was a thriving city. In the imperial period, the place was made a municipium and Emperor Vespasian, whose family lived in Reate, settled veterans here. Rieti has been the seat of a bishop since around 500 AD. After the fall of the Roman Empire, it first came under the rule of the Goths, then in the second half of the 6th century under that of the Lombards. The Saracens devastated the city in the 9th century. King Roger II of Sicily had the city destroyed in 1149. Later Rieti became a free commune and always pursued a policy loyal to the pope. In 1239, soldiers of Emperor Friedrich II devastated the city. After the transfer of the Pope's seat to Avignon, Rieti was under the influence of the King of Naples, while internal fighting between the Ghibellines and the Guelphs broke out in the city. The church was built in the mid-13th century by the Augustinians. In this period Rieti enjoyed economic prosperity and the Pope often made the Episcopal Palace his residence. The church was severely damaged in the earthquake of 1898 when the roof collapsed. Since 2010 it is a "basilica minor".

In the late period of the Roman Republic Reate (= Rieti) was a thriving city. In the imperial period, the place was made a municipium and Emperor Vespasian, whose family lived in Reate, settled veterans here. Rieti has been the seat of a bishop since around 500 AD. After the fall of the Roman Empire, it first came under the rule of the Goths, then in the second half of the 6th century under that of the Lombards. The Saracens devastated the city in the 9th century. King Roger II of Sicily had the city destroyed in 1149. Later Rieti became a free commune and always pursued a policy loyal to the pope. In 1239, soldiers of Emperor Friedrich II devastated the city. After the transfer of the Pope's seat to Avignon, Rieti was under the influence of the King of Naples, while internal fighting between the Ghibellines and the Guelphs broke out in the city. The church was built in the mid-13th century by the Augustinians. In this period Rieti enjoyed economic prosperity and the Pope often made the Episcopal Palace his residence. The church was severely damaged in the earthquake of 1898 when the roof collapsed. Since 2010 it is a "basilica minor".

Cremona, located on the left bank of the Po river, was founded by the Romans as a military outpost against the local Celtic tribes. Cremona grew into a large town in 69 AD, when it was sacked and destroyed by the troops of Vespasian, fighting to install him as Emperor against his rival Vitellius. Cremona was rebuilt, but it seems to have failed to regain its former prosperity. When the Lombards invaded Italy in the 6th century, Cremona was a Byzantine stronghold as part of the Exarchate of Ravenna. In 603 Cremona was conquered by the Lombard King Agilulf and again destroyed, rebuilt in 615, and ruled by Lombard dukes. Cremona is first mentioned in a document of 1098, by which the city received a territory as a fief from the Margravine Matilda of Canossa. In the war of the Lombard League against Frederick Barbarossa, Cremona, after having participated in the destruction of Crema in 1160 and Milan in 1162, finally joined the League. In the conflicts between the Ghibellines and the Guelfs, Cremona, sided with the Ghibellines. Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, made a triumphal procession in Cremona in 1237, showing off his elephant. This animal is known today as the "Cremona Elephant". With the final downfall of the Hohenstaufen, the Guelfs came to power in Cremona. The city rebelled against King Henry VII in 1311, but eventually surrendered; it was deprived of many rights on Henry's orders, and the city fortifications were demolished. Finally, Cremona was taken possession of by Galeazzo I Visconti in 1322. The construction of the octogonal "Cremona Baptistery" next to the Cathedral started in 1167. At that time the cathedral was not completed. The baptistery measures 34 meters in height and 20.50 meters in diameter. During the time of the Renaissance some alterations were done. One was to cover the bare brick walls with white marble. This was started, but never completed.

Cremona, located on the left bank of the Po river, was founded by the Romans as a military outpost against the local Celtic tribes. Cremona grew into a large town in 69 AD, when it was sacked and destroyed by the troops of Vespasian, fighting to install him as Emperor against his rival Vitellius. Cremona was rebuilt, but it seems to have failed to regain its former prosperity. When the Lombards invaded Italy in the 6th century, Cremona was a Byzantine stronghold as part of the Exarchate of Ravenna. In 603 Cremona was conquered by the Lombard King Agilulf and again destroyed, rebuilt in 615, and ruled by Lombard dukes. Cremona is first mentioned in a document of 1098, by which the city received a territory as a fief from the Margravine Matilda of Canossa. In the war of the Lombard League against Frederick Barbarossa, Cremona, after having participated in the destruction of Crema in 1160 and Milan in 1162, finally joined the League. In the conflicts between the Ghibellines and the Guelfs, Cremona, sided with the Ghibellines. Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, made a triumphal procession in Cremona in 1237, showing off his elephant. This animal is known today as the "Cremona Elephant". With the final downfall of the Hohenstaufen, the Guelfs came to power in Cremona. The city rebelled against King Henry VII in 1311, but eventually surrendered; it was deprived of many rights on Henry's orders, and the city fortifications were demolished. Finally, Cremona was taken possession of by Galeazzo I Visconti in 1322. The foundation stone was laid in 1107, but 10 years later the construction collapsed due to an earthquake. It was not until 1129 that a new building was started. The cathedral was consecrated in 1190. At this time, the church did not yet have its present shape. The façade was not completed until the 15th century. The redesign of the narthex replaced a simpler wooden connection between the cathedral and the bell tower. It gave the piazza the appearance that is roughly the same as today. School trip to the cathedral in December

Cremona, located on the left bank of the Po river, was founded by the Romans as a military outpost against the local Celtic tribes. Cremona grew into a large town in 69 AD, when it was sacked and destroyed by the troops of Vespasian, fighting to install him as Emperor against his rival Vitellius. Cremona was rebuilt, but it seems to have failed to regain its former prosperity. When the Lombards invaded Italy in the 6th century, Cremona was a Byzantine stronghold as part of the Exarchate of Ravenna. In 603 Cremona was conquered by the Lombard King Agilulf and again destroyed, rebuilt in 615, and ruled by Lombard dukes. Cremona is first mentioned in a document of 1098, by which the city received a territory as a fief from the Margravine Matilda of Canossa. In the war of the Lombard League against Frederick Barbarossa, Cremona, after having participated in the destruction of Crema in 1160 and Milan in 1162, finally joined the League. In the conflicts between the Ghibellines and the Guelfs, Cremona, sided with the Ghibellines. Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, made a triumphal procession in Cremona in 1237, showing off his elephant. This animal is known today as the "Cremona Elephant". With the final downfall of the Hohenstaufen, the Guelfs came to power in Cremona. The city rebelled against King Henry VII in 1311, but eventually surrendered; it was deprived of many rights on Henry's orders, and the city fortifications were demolished. Finally, Cremona was taken possession of by Galeazzo I Visconti in 1322. The foundation stone was laid in 1107, but 10 years later the construction collapsed due to an earthquake. It was not until 1129 that a new building was started. The cathedral was consecrated in 1190. At this time, the church did not yet have its present shape. The façade was not completed until the 15th century. The redesign of the narthex replaced a simpler wooden connection between the cathedral and the bell tower. It gave the piazza the appearance that is roughly the same as today. Details of the cathedral façade.

Cremona, located on the left bank of the Po river, was founded by the Romans as a military outpost against the local Celtic tribes. Cremona grew into a large town in 69 AD, when it was sacked and destroyed by the troops of Vespasian, fighting to install him as Emperor against his rival Vitellius. Cremona was rebuilt, but it seems to have failed to regain its former prosperity. When the Lombards invaded Italy in the 6th century, Cremona was a Byzantine stronghold as part of the Exarchate of Ravenna. In 603 Cremona was conquered by the Lombard King Agilulf and again destroyed, rebuilt in 615, and ruled by Lombard dukes. Cremona is first mentioned in a document of 1098, by which the city received a territory as a fief from the Margravine Matilda of Canossa. In the war of the Lombard League against Frederick Barbarossa, Cremona, after having participated in the destruction of Crema in 1160 and Milan in 1162, finally joined the League. In the conflicts between the Ghibellines and the Guelfs, Cremona, sided with the Ghibellines. Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, made a triumphal procession in Cremona in 1237, showing off his elephant. This animal is known today as the "Cremona Elephant". With the final downfall of the Hohenstaufen, the Guelfs came to power in Cremona. The city rebelled against King Henry VII in 1311, but eventually surrendered; it was deprived of many rights on Henry's orders, and the city fortifications were demolished. Finally, Cremona was taken possession of by Galeazzo I Visconti in 1322. The foundation stone was laid in 1107, but 10 years later the construction collapsed due to an earthquake. It was not until 1129 that a new building was started. The cathedral was consecrated in 1190. At this time, the church did not yet have its present shape. The façade was not completed until the 15th century. The redesign of the narthex replaced a simpler wooden connection between the cathedral and the bell tower. It gave the piazza the appearance that is roughly the same as today. Details of the cathedral façade. The signs of the zodiac / The labours of the month.

Cremona, located on the left bank of the Po river, was founded by the Romans as a military outpost against the local Celtic tribes. Cremona grew into a large town in 69 AD, when it was sacked and destroyed by the troops of Vespasian, fighting to install him as Emperor against his rival Vitellius. Cremona was rebuilt, but it seems to have failed to regain its former prosperity. When the Lombards invaded Italy in the 6th century, Cremona was a Byzantine stronghold as part of the Exarchate of Ravenna. In 603 Cremona was conquered by the Lombard King Agilulf and again destroyed, rebuilt in 615, and ruled by Lombard dukes. Cremona is first mentioned in a document of 1098, by which the city received a territory as a fief from the Margravine Matilda of Canossa. In the war of the Lombard League against Frederick Barbarossa, Cremona, after having participated in the destruction of Crema in 1160 and Milan in 1162, finally joined the League. In the conflicts between the Ghibellines and the Guelfs, Cremona, sided with the Ghibellines. Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, made a triumphal procession in Cremona in 1237, showing off his elephant. This animal is known today as the "Cremona Elephant". With the final downfall of the Hohenstaufen, the Guelfs came to power in Cremona. The city rebelled against King Henry VII in 1311, but eventually surrendered; it was deprived of many rights on Henry's orders, and the city fortifications were demolished. Finally, Cremona was taken possession of by Galeazzo I Visconti in 1322. The foundation stone was laid in 1107, but 10 years later the construction collapsed due to an earthquake. It was not until 1129 that a new building was started. The cathedral was consecrated in 1190. At this time, the church did not yet have its present shape. The façade was not completed until the 15th century. The redesign of the narthex replaced a simpler wooden connection between the cathedral and the bell tower. It gave the piazza the appearance that is roughly the same as today. Details of the cathedral façade

Cremona, located on the left bank of the Po river, was founded by the Romans as a military outpost against the local Celtic tribes. Cremona grew into a large town in 69 AD, when it was sacked and destroyed by the troops of Vespasian, fighting to install him as Emperor against his rival Vitellius. Cremona was rebuilt, but it seems to have failed to regain its former prosperity. When the Lombards invaded Italy in the 6th century, Cremona was a Byzantine stronghold as part of the Exarchate of Ravenna. In 603 Cremona was conquered by the Lombard King Agilulf and again destroyed, rebuilt in 615, and ruled by Lombard dukes. Cremona is first mentioned in a document of 1098, by which the city received a territory as a fief from the Margravine Matilda of Canossa. In the war of the Lombard League against Frederick Barbarossa, Cremona, after having participated in the destruction of Crema in 1160 and Milan in 1162, finally joined the League. In the conflicts between the Ghibellines and the Guelfs, Cremona, sided with the Ghibellines. Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, made a triumphal procession in Cremona in 1237, showing off his elephant. This animal is known today as the "Cremona Elephant". With the final downfall of the Hohenstaufen, the Guelfs came to power in Cremona. The city rebelled against King Henry VII in 1311, but eventually surrendered; it was deprived of many rights on Henry's orders, and the city fortifications were demolished. Finally, Cremona was taken possession of by Galeazzo I Visconti in 1322. The foundation stone was laid in 1107, but 10 years later the construction collapsed due to an earthquake. It was not until 1129 that a new building was started. The cathedral was consecrated in 1190. At this time, the church did not yet have its present shape. The façade was not completed until the 15th century. The redesign of the narthex replaced a simpler wooden connection between the cathedral and the high bell tower. It gave the piazza the appearance that is roughly the same as today.

Cremona, located on the left bank of the Po river, was founded by the Romans as a military outpost against the local Celtic tribes. Cremona grew into a large town in 69 AD, when it was sacked and destroyed by the troops of Vespasian, fighting to install him as Emperor against his rival Vitellius. Cremona was rebuilt, but it seems to have failed to regain its former prosperity. When the Lombards invaded Italy in the 6th century, Cremona was a Byzantine stronghold as part of the Exarchate of Ravenna. In 603 Cremona was conquered by the Lombard King Agilulf and again destroyed, rebuilt in 615, and ruled by Lombard dukes. Cremona is first mentioned in a document of 1098, by which the city received a territory as a fief from the Margravine Matilda of Canossa. In the war of the Lombard League against Frederick Barbarossa, Cremona, after having participated in the destruction of Crema in 1160 and Milan in 1162, finally joined the League. In the conflicts between the Ghibellines and the Guelfs, Cremona, sided with the Ghibellines. Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, made a triumphal procession in Cremona in 1237, showing off his elephant. This animal is known today as the "Cremona Elephant". With the final downfall of the Hohenstaufen, the Guelfs came to power in Cremona. The city rebelled against King Henry VII in 1311, but eventually surrendered; it was deprived of many rights on Henry's orders, and the city fortifications were demolished. Finally, Cremona was taken possession of by Galeazzo I Visconti in 1322. The foundation stone was laid in 1107, but 10 years later the construction collapsed due to an earthquake. It was not until 1129 that a new building was started. The cathedral was consecrated in 1190. At this time, the church did not yet have its present shape. The façade was not completed until the 15th century. The redesign of the narthex replaced a simpler wooden connection between the cathedral and the high bell tower. It gave the piazza the appearance that is roughly the same as today.