Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Spoleto Cathedral

The site, now occupied by the Duomo di Spoleto (aka "Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta"), was probably the place of an episcopal complex already in paleo-Christian times. In 956 here was the church "Santa Maria del Vescovado", that got replaced by another in 1067, dedicated to San Primiano. This church got destroyed by Barbarossa's troops, when they devastated Spoleto. The construction of the Spoleto Cathedral begun before 1175 and was completed in 1227. At that time, the cathedral was a Romanesque building. But from 1638, when the Baroque style got en vogue, the interior was significantly modified. The floor of the nave was not changed and still has a Cosmatesque design.

The site, now occupied by the Duomo di Spoleto (aka "Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta"), was probably the place of an episcopal complex already in paleo-Christian times. In 956 here was the church "Santa Maria del Vescovado", that got replaced by another in 1067, dedicated to San Primiano. This church got destroyed by Barbarossa's troops, when they devastated Spoleto. The construction of the Spoleto Cathedral begun before 1175 and was completed in 1227. The porch has some incredible delicate and fanciful carvings Here are three examples. Near the vielle player in the center is an old graffito.

The site, now occupied by the Duomo di Spoleto (aka "Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta"), was probably the place of an episcopal complex already in paleo-Christian times. In 956 here was the church "Santa Maria del Vescovado", that got replaced by another in 1067, dedicated to San Primiano. This church got destroyed by Barbarossa's troops, when they devastated Spoleto. The construction of the Spoleto Cathedral begun before 1175 and was completed in 1227. Here is the large mosaic (1207) above the central rose window. It clearly has Byzantine style - and it is signed. Written below is: "Hec est pictura quam fecit sat placitura, doctor Solsternus hac summus in arte modernus...." "Doctor Sosternus, high (a master? an expert?) in modern art created this picture to please.." What a self-confident artist he was!! And how "modern" was his art!!

The site, now occupied by the Duomo di Spoleto (aka "Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta"), was probably the place of an episcopal complex already in paleo-Christian times. In 956 here was the church "Santa Maria del Vescovado", that got replaced by another in 1067, dedicated to San Primiano. This church got destroyed by Barbarossa's troops, when they devastated Spoleto. The construction of the Spoleto Cathedral begun before 1175 and was completed in 1227. The facade got enlarged soon after. Here is the large central rose window, created end of the 12th century.

The site, now occupied by the Duomo di Spoleto (aka "Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta"), was probably the place of an episcopal complex already in paleo-Christian times. In 956 here was the church "Santa Maria del Vescovado", that got replaced by another in 1067, dedicated to San Primiano. This church got destroyed by Barbarossa's troops, when they devastated Spoleto. The construction of the Spoleto Cathedral begun before 1175 and was completed in 1227. The facade, seen here, got enlarged soon after. Here are eight (!) rose windows.