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Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel

The Cathedral of San Michele Arcangelo also known as the Duomo is the result of various artistic languages, due to restoration and rebuilding over the centuries. The construction of the cathedral began in 1129 under the episcopate of Rainulfo, and was completed under the episcopa...

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Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel — Caserta, Italy.

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The Cathedral of San Michele Arcangelo also known as the Duomo is the result of various artistic languages, due to restoration and rebuilding over the centuries. The construction of the cathedral began in 1129 under the episcopate of Rainulfo, and was completed under the episcopate of Bishop John I, as can be seen from the inscriptions on the right, left and central portal of the cathedral. It is precisely these elements that make the Cathedral a true fusion of different architectural styles that dates back to medieval times. The church has a plan in the shape of a Latin Cross, which highlights the clear division into two main bodies and has two entrances on the sides, one to the west that leads into Piazza Vescovado and serves as a churchyard, one to the south where the road runs along the bell tower. On the left of the Cathedral there is an ancient chapel of St. John the Baptist (already mentioned in 1310) with an altar in Carrara marble. On the right of the Cathedral there is the Sacellum, followed by the Bishopric with the Episcopal Seminary.

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Construction of the cathedral began in 1129 under Bishop Rainulfo and was completed under Bishop John I, making it a multi-generational project spanning several decades. The inscriptions on the right, left, and central portals document this construction timeline and the bishops who oversaw the work.
The cathedral is a true fusion of different architectural styles dating back to medieval times, resulting from centuries of restoration and rebuilding. It features a Latin Cross floor plan with a clear division into two main bodies, showcasing the blend of various artistic languages accumulated throughout its history.
The cathedral has two side entrances: one on the west side leads into Piazza Vescovado and serves as the main churchyard entrance, while the other entrance is on the south side where a road runs alongside the bell tower. Both entrances provide convenient access depending on which area of the city you're approaching from.
On the left side of the cathedral stands the ancient chapel of St. John the Baptist, which dates back to at least 1310 and features a beautiful altar in Carrara marble. To the right of the cathedral is the Sacellum, followed by the Bishopric and Episcopal Seminary buildings.
Pay special attention to the three ornate portals (right, left, and central) which feature inscriptions documenting the cathedral's construction history. Don't miss the Carrara marble altar in the adjacent Chapel of St. John the Baptist and observe how the Latin Cross floor plan creates a clear architectural division between the two main bodies of the church.

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