Ivrea Cathedral

More than 2100 years of prayers

This church was built over a Roman Temple of the first century BC and during more than 2100 years still remain a site where to pray a Roman Divinity before and now Mary and her Son Christ . The first ...

It doesn`t look fifteen hundred years old

The Cathedral of Ivrea doesn`t look fifteen hundred years old because of its classic facade. However, the facade is deceptive and hides the Romanesque history of the Cathedral, founded by nicollo Gigl...

Gem from the romanesque period

Just a few steps off the beaten track there is a gem! Forget the renaissance part of the cathedral and head for the romanesque part around the altar and choir and the crypt. Marvelous arched architect...

Don’t forget to visit!

After the dissapointment that you can’t visit the castello, there is this cathedral just around the corner, a little bit dark inside, but neverthelesd z beauty. Especially the crypt is breath-taking!

Saint Mary Cathedral and the Bishop's palace

Original Text

Majestic structure in perfect condition. Inside is solemn beauty and rest. Many frescoes on the walls. The layers highlight the internal decoration. You can go down to the crypto (underground ...