Capua Cathedral

The Cathedral of Capua or Cattedrale dei SS. Stefano e Agata is the main and an ancient church in the city of Capua, Campania, Italy.

Belltower.

A church was reconstructed at the site since the 9th century, by the Capuan bishop Landulfo, using spolia columns from the local amphitheater or other churches. The bell-tower has Lombard and Norman influences. The Atrium of the Paradise was initially constructed in the 5th century, with decorations added in later centuries. It was destroyed by bombardment during September 9 of 1943.

Among the paintings in the church are works by Domenico Vaccaro. Some of the frescoes recall past works including the frescoes in the presbytery depicting Eucharistic scenes (1961). The main altarpiece of the Assumption of the Virgin by Francesco Solimena. In the Nave are the columns by bishop Erveo (1073-1088) and a holy font from archbishop Cesare Costa (1572-1602). The crypt has a painting depicting a Dead Christ by Matteo Bottiglieri, an Addolorata by the school of Canova, and a Roman sarchophagus.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Beni Cultirali Campania
  2. ↑ Capua on Line, story of the cathedral.

Coordinates: 41°06′33″N 14°12′40″E / 41.1091°N 14.2110°E / 41.1091; 14.2110

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