Historic Churches & Cathedrals
Italy’s architectural legacy is anchored by these 18 historic sites, ranging from the white marble Gothic spires of Milan Cathedral to the Byzantine mosaics of Ravenna’s San Vitale. The collection spans centuries, featuring the Romanesque complex of Pisa, the Tuscan Gothic of Siena, and the unique Norman-Arab-Byzantine fusion in Sicily’s Monreale and Palermo cathedrals. Spiritual landmarks like the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi and the Benedictine Montecassino Abbey offer insight into monastic history, while the Scrovegni Chapel and Lecce’s Baroque Santa Croce showcase the evolution of Italian fresco and sculpture.
A Milan Cathedral
Historic Gothic cathedral known for its impressive architecture, extensive sculptures, and panoramic terraces offering views of the city.
B Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
Consecrated in 1253, this important pilgrimage site is not only the main church of the Franciscan order but also a splendid architectural…
C Basilica of St. Vitalus
The Basilica of San Vitale is a late antique church in Ravenna, Italy.
D Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
Built in the 13th century, this cathedral was ambitiously meant to be larger than the one in Rome.
E Orvieto Cathedral
Orvieto Cathedral is a large 14th-century Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and situated in the town…
F Scrovegni Chapel
The Scrovegni Chapel, also known as the Arena Chapel, is a small church, adjacent to the Augustinian monastery, the Monastero degli…
G Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
The Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua is a Catholic church and minor basilica in Padua, Veneto, Northern Italy, dedicated to St.
H Monreale Cathedral
Monreale Cathedral is a Catholic church in Monreale, Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy.
I Pisa Cathedral
Historic Romanesque Roman Catholic cathedral known for its architectural beauty, rich decorations, and cultural heritage.
J Basilica of Santa Croce, Lecce
Basilica di Santa Croce is a Baroque style church that was completed in 1695 in Lecce, Apulia, Italy.
K The Sanctuary of San Michele
The Sanctuary of Saint Michael the Archangel is a Roman Catholic shrine on Mount Gargano, Italy, part of the commune of Monte Sant'Angelo,…
L New Basilica of St. Apollinarus
The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo is a basilica church in Ravenna, Italy.
M Palermo Cathedral
UNESCO World Heritage cathedral and archiepiscopal seat featuring a blend of architectural styles from Norman to Neoclassical. It houses royal and imperial tombs alongside a historical astronomical meridian line.
N Basilica of Saint Nicholas
The Pontifical Basilica of Saint Nicholas is a church in Bari, southern Italy, that holds wide religious significance throughout Europe…
O Montecassino Abbey
Monte Cassino is a rocky hill about 130 kilometres southeast of Rome, in the Latin Valley, Italy, 2 kilometres west of Cassino and at an…
P Church of St Giorgio Maggiore
The white facade of this church is almost radiant. Its interior is bright and airy, decorated with a few paintings, mostly by Tintoretto.
Q Cefalù Cathedral
The Cathedral of Cefalù is a Roman Catholic basilica in Cefalù, Sicily.
R Modena Cathedral
Modena Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Modena, Italy, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and Saint Geminianus.
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