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Modena - Duomo di Modena
In the center of Modena, where the Duomo di Modena (aka "Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta e San Geminiano") is placed, churches have existed since the 5th century. After the burial site of Modena's patron Saint Geminianus, a former bishop (+397), was dicovered here, the existing cathedral seemed to small.
The first stone laying for the cathedral of today took place in May 1099, strongly supported by Matilde di Canossa (aka "Matilda of Tuscany"). First architect was Master Lanfranco, descibed as "maestro ingenio clarus [...] doctus et aptus".
The Duomo di Modena was consecrated in 1184, but the building process continued. It was finally completed in 1322.
The interior of the Duomo is divided into one nave and two aisles, the interior length is 63 metres. The presbyterium is risen. Below is a crypt, where since 1106 the remains of Saint Geminianus are kept.
The capitals in the crypt were sculpted by different workshops. So they differ in style and iconography. Around the four sides of the capital are mermaid quadruplets.
The first stone laying for the cathedral of today took place in May 1099, strongly supported by Matilde di Canossa (aka "Matilda of Tuscany"). First architect was Master Lanfranco, descibed as "maestro ingenio clarus [...] doctus et aptus".
The Duomo di Modena was consecrated in 1184, but the building process continued. It was finally completed in 1322.
The interior of the Duomo is divided into one nave and two aisles, the interior length is 63 metres. The presbyterium is risen. Below is a crypt, where since 1106 the remains of Saint Geminianus are kept.
The capitals in the crypt were sculpted by different workshops. So they differ in style and iconography. Around the four sides of the capital are mermaid quadruplets.
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