Como - San Fedele

San Fedele, the ancient Cathedral of Como, has paleochristian origins.
The present church dates from 1120.

San Fedele´s unusual floor plan cannot be seen. There is a wide nave, two aisles and three apses in clover-leaf shape, a "triconchos", similar to "St. Maria im Kapitol" (Cologne), the "Chapel of the Cross" (Muestair) and "Germigny-des-Prés".

At least the exterior of the central apse can be seen from outside. Hidden behind the yellow corner is a second apse - and an interesting portal.