Italy - Como, Basilica di San Fedele
The Basilica di San Fedele - the ancient cathedral of Como - was probably built in 1120 on the ruins of a previous building. The construction was finished years later. Along the centuries the original Romanesque setup of the building was largely modified. In the 17th century the main nave changed into a barrel vault ceiling and side apsides were modified in the 16th century when some arcs were closed and replaced with paintings and stuccos. In 1805 the octagonal lantern was moved up. Between 1807 and 1808 the side chapels were built. Also, the church was restored in the beginning of the 21st century, especially the façade and the tower bell.
I have seen many churches all over the world and consider the interior of the San Fedele as one of the most beautiful. I visited the church in 'corona time', because a mouth mask was still obligatory - which I did not have with me - it unfortunately remained a very short visit with hardly any time to take pictures.
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Taken on Sunday May 22, 2022
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Posted on Sunday August 7, 2022
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Walter 7.8.1956 said:
Danke auch für die Informationen dazu!
Madeleine Defawes said:
Bon dimanche. Amitiés
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Ronald Stachowiak said:
fijne zondag !
Günter Klaus said:
Wünsche noch einen schönen Sonntag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
Jean-Paul said:
Great pics and infos.
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Doug Shepherd said:
All the best, Doug
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Rosalyn Hilborne said:
Sunday greetings.