Basilicas & Churches
Abruzzo
Convento di Sant'Angelo d'Ocre
Church and monastery built on a solitary mountain in 1242.
Santa Maria di Collemaggio
Interior is a beautiful example of Abruzzo Romanesque-gothic architecture.
Assisi
Basilica of St. Clare
This basilica, which is located in Assisi, is a great example of Franciscan style architecture.
Basilica of St. Francis
Located on "Paradise Hill" in Assisi, but did you know that this site was once known as "Hell's Hill?"
Cathedral of St. Rufinus
Located in Assisi, it was in this church that St. Francis preached his first sermon.
Santa Maria degli Angeli
Visit one of the largest basilicas in the Christian world.
Florence
San Lorenzo
It is the oldest church in Florence dating back to 393 AD. The present building was designed and built by Brunelleschi in 1423.
Santa Croce
A collection of photos on the exterior and interior of the basilica.
Santa Maria Novella
You can admire the work of Leon Battista Alberti with these photos of the exterior of the
church.
General
Basilica Cathedral
http://www.officine.it/montecassino/tour_e/basilica.htm This gives you a wonderful look and description of the beautiful interior of the basilica located in Monte Cassino.
Cattedrale
An example of Pugliese Romanesque style, which was built in the late 13th century.
Santa Maria dell'Assunta
A wonderful look at the exterior of this beautiful Duomo located in Siena.
Cappella degli Scrovegni
Excellent site to see the beautiful frescoes by Giotto. These frescoes depict scenes from the life of Jesus.
Milan
St. Ambrogio Cathedral
Did you know that this is the only church in the world with two bell towers?
St. Maria delle Grazie
A must see because it is home to Leonardo's Last Supper.
Puglia
Basilica di San Nicola
Visit this beautiful Romanesque style church located in Bari.
Santa Lucia alle Malve
This page contains a brief history of the church, interior sketch of the building, and a look at some of the frescoes located inside.
Rome
Basilica of San Clemente
Three churches constructed one above the other.
Basilica of the Santi Quattro Coronati
Dedicated to four Christian martyrs.
La Chiesa Nuova
Find out why this church is called the "New Church" when in fact it is over 400 years old.
S. Andrea Della Valle
Basilica that Puccini set his first act of the opera Tosca.
Santa Maria in Aracoeli
Rome's best-loved Christmas ritual.
Santa Maria sopra Minerva
http://www.initaly.com/~initaly/regions/latium/church/smsm.htm Rome's only Gothic church.
Venice
San Marco
This houses one of the world's most important collection of Byzantine gold work and is a must see when visiting Venice.
Santa Maria dei Miracoli
Considered one of the greatest Early Renaissance structures located in the city.
Santo Stefano
Built in the 13th century it is the cities third largest monastery church.
Related Websites:
Italian Churches 聳 photos of famous Italian churches.
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Italian Churches Database 聳 searchable database of churches in Italy by postal code, city or town.
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