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Italy's Sacred Sites

This collection showcases the architectural and spiritual heritage of the Umbrian region, spanning from early medieval structures to grand Renaissance cathedrals. Highlights include the UNESCO-listed Longobard sites in Spoleto, the Benedictine Abbey of Sassovivo with its 13th-century Romanesque cloister, and the historic monastic complexes of Norcia. These sites feature significant artworks, including Pinturicchio’s frescoes in Spello and ancient Roman spolia integrated into Christian facades, reflecting centuries of religious evolution across Perugia, Foligno, and the surrounding valleys.

Italy's Sacred Sites — Harita

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San Pietro, Perugia

The basilica di San Pietro is a Catholic basilica and abbey in the Italian city of Perugia.

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Spoleto Cathedral

Spoleto Cathedral is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Spoleto-Norcia created in 1821, previously that of the diocese of Spoleto, and the…

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Norcia Abbey

The Abbey of St. Benedict on the Mountain, also known as Norcia Abbey, is a Benedictine community of monks located in southeastern Umbria,…

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The Clitunno Tempietto

The so-called Temple of Clitumnus is a small early medieval church that sits along the banks of the Clitunno river in the town of…

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The Basilica of San Salvatore

San Salvatore is a romanesque-style, former basilica church located in the center of Spoleto, Province of Perugia, region of Umbria, Italy.

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Santa Maria Maggiore

A 12th-century church home to the Baglioni Chapel, which contains a renowned cycle of Renaissance frescoes painted by Pinturicchio in 1501. The interior also features a 16th-century ceramic floor from Deruta and works by Perugino.

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Sassovivo Abbey

The Abbey of Sassovivo is a Benedictine monastery in Umbria in central Italy. Administratively, it is a frazione of the comune of Foligno.

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Concattedrale di Santa Maria Argentea

A 16th-century Renaissance cathedral built over an earlier Roman site. Located adjacent to the birthplace of Saint Benedict, it traditionally housed significant local artworks and served as the primary episcopal seat of Norcia.

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Foligno Cathedral

Foligno Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral situated on the Piazza della Repubblica in the center of Foligno, Italy.

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Gualdo Tadino Cathedral

Gualdo Tadino Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Gualdo Tadino in Umbria, Italy, dedicated to Saint Benedict of Nursia.

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Cathedral of Nocera Umbra

The church of Saint Maria Assunta is a Catholic parish church in Nocera Umbra, in Umbria, and co-cathedral of the diocese of Assisi-Nocera…

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Città della Pieve Cathedral

Città della Pieve Cathedral is the principal place of worship of Città della Pieve, Umbria, Italy.