Ferrara - Cattedrale di San Giorgio

The construction of the Cattedrale di San Giorgio began in the early 12th century, when the city was taken by Matilda of Tuscany (aka "Matilde di Canossa"). When the new cathedral was consecrated in 1135 it was not completed at all. It was - and still is - located in the center of the city.

The lower part of the facade is Romanesque was probably built in the first half of the 11th century. The building process was continued a century later in Gothic style.

The campanile was added to the cathedral in the second half of the 15th century, but never got completed.

A "renovation" of the Ferrara Cathedral done in the early 18th century resulted in a demolition. Only the facade and the outer walls survived. The the medieval interior (five aisles) and the five apses, that once existed are lost. Seen from this side is the 18th century structure built into the old walls.