Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Cattedrale Santa Maria Matricolare

The first cathedral here was consecrated by St. Zeno around 380 AD. This was replaced by a larger building already two centuries later. An earthquake and/or fire destroyed that structure. The basilica that got rebuilt was destroyed by the earthquake in 1117, that wrecked so many buildings in Veneto and Lombardy. The present "Cattedrale Santa Maria Matricolare" was built in 1117-38, but many renovations were made later. Here is the right side of the cathedral´s side portal. A pretty humorous scene. Now that the lion cannot move under the weight of the pillar the dog gets very brave - and bites the lion into his backside.

The first cathedral here was consecrated by St. Zeno around 380 AD. This was replaced by a larger building already two centuries later. An earthquake and/or fire destroyed that structure. The basilica that got rebuilt was destroyed by the earthquake in 1117, that wrecked so many buildings in Veneto and Lombardy. The present "Cattedrale Santa Maria Matricolare" was built in 1117-38, but many renovations were made later. Here is the left side of the cathedral´s side portal. The same slab as just seen (previous upload), but now from the opposite side. A winged dragon devours a poor soul. Below lurks a manticore.

The first cathedral here was consecrated by St. Zeno around 380 AD. This was replaced by a larger building already two centuries later. An earthquake and/or fire destroyed that structure. The basilica that got rebuilt was destroyed by the earthquake in 1117, that wrecked so many buildings in Veneto and Lombardy. The present "Cattedrale Santa Maria Matricolare" was built in 1117-38, but many renovations were made later. Here is the left side of the cathedral´s side portal. A very sportive atlas holds the weight of the portico. Dragons fight on the left side.

The first cathedral here was consecrated by St. Zeno around 380 AD. This was replaced by a larger building already two centuries later. An earthquake and/or fire destroyed that structure. The basilica that got rebuilt was destroyed by the earthquake in 1117, that wrecked so many buildings in Veneto and Lombardy. The present "Cattedrale Santa Maria Matricolare" was built in 1117-38, but many renovations were made later. The cathedral´s side portal still has some frescoes.

Approaching the "Cattedrale Santa Maria Matricolare" from the east, the tourists face this perfect apse. The first cathedral here was consecrated by St. Zeno around 380 AD. This was replaced by a larger building already two centuries later. An earthquake and/or fire destroyed that structure. The basilica that got rebuilt was destroyed by the earthquake in 1117, that wrecked so many buildings in Veneto and Lombardy. The present cathedral was built in 1117-38, but many renovations were made later. Up under the roof are wonderful friezes. Here is a detail.

Approaching the "Cattedrale Santa Maria Matricolare" from the east, the tourists face this perfect apse. The first cathedral here was consecrated by St. Zeno around 380 AD. This was replaced by a larger building already two centuries later. An earthquake and/or fire destroyed that structure. The basilica that got rebuilt was destroyed by the earthquake in 1117, that wrecked so many buildings in Veneto and Lombardy. The present cathedral was built in 1117-38, but many renovations were made later. Up under the roof are wonderful friezes.