Duomo di Orvieto
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Windego1
N 42° 43.004 E 012° 06.772
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The cathedral of Orvieto is a quite famous one. It's located on the stony hill of Orvieto. It was once, around 15th century also papal residence.
Waymark Code: WMG6M7
Location: Umbria, Italy
Date Posted: 01/20/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The erection of the Duomo di Orvieto was begun 1290 on the basalt tuff hill (old vulcano) of Orvieto. It took about 300 years to complete the cathedral.
Today the cathedral has the status of an Italian National Monument.

It was build in gothic style and has a lot of fine and very detailed stonemasonry, especially on the front and inside.

The sidewalls of the cathedral are more simple, not that rich decorated.

There is a very good and detailed description at Wikipedia: (visit link)

There is another Waymark for the rose window, feel free to log this too.
Address:
Piazza di Duomo 05018 Orvieto Italy

Religious affiliation: roman catholic

Date founded or constructed: 1290-1591

Web site: [Web Link]
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