Duomo
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7:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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PavlaPavla
Chrudim, Czech Republic7,538 contributions
July 2022
The Cathedral of St. Lawrence is one of the city's most representative religious buildings. Inside is the Deposition of the Cross by Federico Barocci and a precious relic, the Virgin's wedding ring.
This was very interesting information to me because I had no idea that such a relic existed. Our guide told us that the ring is stored in fifteen boxes and one person has the key to each one. The ring is only shown to the public once a year.
Entrance is free and it's worth visiting.
This was very interesting information to me because I had no idea that such a relic existed. Our guide told us that the ring is stored in fifteen boxes and one person has the key to each one. The ring is only shown to the public once a year.
Entrance is free and it's worth visiting.
Written 30 July 2022
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom11,254 contributions
June 2023
Whilst the cathedral doesn’t compare to the nearby basilica at Assisi, it’s interesting in its own way.
It has a very strange facade. Dusky pink and white marble tiles in a diamond pattern are quite lovely but they only go part of the way up the wall and stop abruptly. It has an unfinished appearance as if the tilers simply downed tools one day and never came back.
The other oddity is that the cathedral faces away from the main square. What you see from Piazza IV Novembre is only the side of the cathedral. Most tourists enter from here, never realising that the main entrance is around the corner on Piazza Danti.
There are two points of interest before you head inside. One is the seated statue of Pope Julius III (not a very memorable pope) and the 15th century Loggia di Braccio Fortebracci.
Inside, the cathedral is spacious, almost barn-like. It’s also quite dark and Gothic-gloomy.
The cathedral’s most treasured relic is the “Santo Anello” (the wedding ring of the Virgin Mary). It’s a curious thing. There are no diamonds or jewels or even gold or silver. Instead it is a thick, plain ring made of chalcedony. You’ll find it in the chapel to the left of the main entrance.
We were also intrigued by the interior columns. At first glance, they appear to be marble but on a closer look we realised that they are fakes, cleverly painted to imitate a marbled effect. Some are very realistic but a few are a bit naff.
Make sure to find the column with the picture of the Madonna delle Grazie. Its though to be the work of the famous Perugino but what we really liked were the votives. Centuries of heartfelt devotion can be seen in the layers and layers of silver heart-shaped votives that have been left here as offerings to Mary.
It has a very strange facade. Dusky pink and white marble tiles in a diamond pattern are quite lovely but they only go part of the way up the wall and stop abruptly. It has an unfinished appearance as if the tilers simply downed tools one day and never came back.
The other oddity is that the cathedral faces away from the main square. What you see from Piazza IV Novembre is only the side of the cathedral. Most tourists enter from here, never realising that the main entrance is around the corner on Piazza Danti.
There are two points of interest before you head inside. One is the seated statue of Pope Julius III (not a very memorable pope) and the 15th century Loggia di Braccio Fortebracci.
Inside, the cathedral is spacious, almost barn-like. It’s also quite dark and Gothic-gloomy.
The cathedral’s most treasured relic is the “Santo Anello” (the wedding ring of the Virgin Mary). It’s a curious thing. There are no diamonds or jewels or even gold or silver. Instead it is a thick, plain ring made of chalcedony. You’ll find it in the chapel to the left of the main entrance.
We were also intrigued by the interior columns. At first glance, they appear to be marble but on a closer look we realised that they are fakes, cleverly painted to imitate a marbled effect. Some are very realistic but a few are a bit naff.
Make sure to find the column with the picture of the Madonna delle Grazie. Its though to be the work of the famous Perugino but what we really liked were the votives. Centuries of heartfelt devotion can be seen in the layers and layers of silver heart-shaped votives that have been left here as offerings to Mary.
Written 27 July 2023
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ksufan88
Wichita, KS6,633 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This cathedral looks more like a palace from outside, but is beautifully decorated inside with paintings. There are a number of informational signs within in both Italian and English that are useful in understanding each part of the cathedral. One of the corner chapels displays a replica of the “wedding ring of Mary.” The large ring is in a glass case but oddly the church is honest enough to mention it was not likely her ring and too large to be used on a finger.
Written 30 November 2023
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Albert Z
Petersfield, UK260 contributions
Aug 2022
Having seen prettier Duomos from the outside in other towns eg Orvieto tempted to give this one a miss. However inside is another story where it is much more imposing and ornate comparing well and surpassing most other Duomos. Free to enter, no crowds and peaceful cooling break from outside heat.
Written 14 September 2022
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cob66
Gargano Peninsula, Italy1,678 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
In the wonderful historic center of beautiful Perugia, in the magnificent Piazza IV Novembre, overlooks, majestic and splendid, the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, of fourteenth-century origin, but completed and consecrated in the following two centuries.
Unusually, the Cathedral has the left side facing the square, which with the Fontana Maggiore and the Palazzo dei Priori form a triptych of wonders. This facade is preceded by a staircase, on which stands the statue of Pope Julius III; there is a precious Renaissance portal in travertine, a pulpit of the fifteenth century with Cosmatesque mosaics, large Gothic windows and the Loggia di Braccio: an extraordinary whole!!! The main facade overlooks Piazza Danti and is incomplete with an exposed wall and a precious Baroque portal. The interior, grand and wonderful, is divided into three naves with a Latin cross plan with richly frescoed vaults and polychrome marble floor. The apse is presented with paintings of the stories of San Lorenzo, a finely carved wooden choir, the ornate and inlaid bishop's throne and the stained glass windows of the Gothic windows painted with figures of local saints: a splendid whole! To the sides of the entrance there are two wonderful chapels, the Chapel of the Ring and the chapel of San Bernardino, extraordinarily rich in so much valuable art. In the two aisles and in the two transepts there are various chapels, all enchanting and precious, rich in supreme art, beauty and spirituality! An enchanting and extraordinary Cathedral, where art, history and the sacred come together in a wonderful and fascinating uniqueness, which remains imprinted indelibly! Special place, absolutely worth visiting!!!
Unusually, the Cathedral has the left side facing the square, which with the Fontana Maggiore and the Palazzo dei Priori form a triptych of wonders. This facade is preceded by a staircase, on which stands the statue of Pope Julius III; there is a precious Renaissance portal in travertine, a pulpit of the fifteenth century with Cosmatesque mosaics, large Gothic windows and the Loggia di Braccio: an extraordinary whole!!! The main facade overlooks Piazza Danti and is incomplete with an exposed wall and a precious Baroque portal. The interior, grand and wonderful, is divided into three naves with a Latin cross plan with richly frescoed vaults and polychrome marble floor. The apse is presented with paintings of the stories of San Lorenzo, a finely carved wooden choir, the ornate and inlaid bishop's throne and the stained glass windows of the Gothic windows painted with figures of local saints: a splendid whole! To the sides of the entrance there are two wonderful chapels, the Chapel of the Ring and the chapel of San Bernardino, extraordinarily rich in so much valuable art. In the two aisles and in the two transepts there are various chapels, all enchanting and precious, rich in supreme art, beauty and spirituality! An enchanting and extraordinary Cathedral, where art, history and the sacred come together in a wonderful and fascinating uniqueness, which remains imprinted indelibly! Special place, absolutely worth visiting!!!
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Written 26 June 2024
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom11,254 contributions
June 2023
One of the more curious treasures inside the Cathedral is the the wedding ring of the Virgin Mary, the ‘Santo Anello’.
There is quite a story attached to it - allegations of theft, fighting between cities, interventions by popes, visions of dead children, shrivelled fingers for those coveting and wearing the ring, jailings, torture and countless miracles until it finally found a home in Perugia’s cathedral.
The Perugians were taking no chances and devised a complicated security system which gave a whole new meaning to being kept under lock key. They made up not just one, but 14 keys, which were distributed among the city’s highest and most trustworthy civil and religious authorities. The ring could only be unlocked using all 14 keys. Twice a year, in July and September, it is taken out for public display and worship.
I’m not sure what I expected to see but it’s not a conventional looking ring of gold or silver and there is not a diamond or jewel to be seen. Instead it is a rather thick, plain, pale coloured ring of Calcedonian quartz. It is housed in a 15th century reliquary and hangs suspended from a small golden crown.
The surrounding casing is much more ornate than the humble ring.
As you walk in the main entrance (from Piazza Danti, not Piazza IV Novembre), the chapel of the ring (Cappella del Santo Anello), is immediately on your left.
Behind it, is a painting, The Marriage of the Virgin by an obscure 19th century artist, Jean-Baptiste Wicar.
This was a much later addition and was painted in 1825 to replace a much finer painting by the famous Italian artist, Pietro Vannucci or ‘Perugino’. Unfortunately the Perugino was stolen by Napoleon’s troops in 1797 and is now kept in the Caen Museum, France.
We missed seeing the Perugino painting by a matter of days because it was returned to Perugia for the first time in 200 years for the 500th anniversary of Perugino's death and was on display from March 4 to June 11. Sadly it is only a temporary return.
Note: The cathedral is also listed in Tripadvisor under ‘Duomo’. Those planning to visit should check out this other entry too because it has nearly 600 reviews.
There is quite a story attached to it - allegations of theft, fighting between cities, interventions by popes, visions of dead children, shrivelled fingers for those coveting and wearing the ring, jailings, torture and countless miracles until it finally found a home in Perugia’s cathedral.
The Perugians were taking no chances and devised a complicated security system which gave a whole new meaning to being kept under lock key. They made up not just one, but 14 keys, which were distributed among the city’s highest and most trustworthy civil and religious authorities. The ring could only be unlocked using all 14 keys. Twice a year, in July and September, it is taken out for public display and worship.
I’m not sure what I expected to see but it’s not a conventional looking ring of gold or silver and there is not a diamond or jewel to be seen. Instead it is a rather thick, plain, pale coloured ring of Calcedonian quartz. It is housed in a 15th century reliquary and hangs suspended from a small golden crown.
The surrounding casing is much more ornate than the humble ring.
As you walk in the main entrance (from Piazza Danti, not Piazza IV Novembre), the chapel of the ring (Cappella del Santo Anello), is immediately on your left.
Behind it, is a painting, The Marriage of the Virgin by an obscure 19th century artist, Jean-Baptiste Wicar.
This was a much later addition and was painted in 1825 to replace a much finer painting by the famous Italian artist, Pietro Vannucci or ‘Perugino’. Unfortunately the Perugino was stolen by Napoleon’s troops in 1797 and is now kept in the Caen Museum, France.
We missed seeing the Perugino painting by a matter of days because it was returned to Perugia for the first time in 200 years for the 500th anniversary of Perugino's death and was on display from March 4 to June 11. Sadly it is only a temporary return.
Note: The cathedral is also listed in Tripadvisor under ‘Duomo’. Those planning to visit should check out this other entry too because it has nearly 600 reviews.
Written 16 July 2023
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Ianki
Perugia, Italy35 contributions
Feb 2013 • Couples
The 14th century Cathedral (Duomo) in the heart of the historic centre, is fascinating as well as beautiful. Legend has it that the wedding ring belonging to The Virgin Mary found its way here in the 15th century. A series of miracles surrounding the ring resulted in it being hailed as a holy relic... whether or not the facts are accurate, it is still a fascinating story.
In 1477 a German monk stole the ring... The theft caused a war between the two nearby cities, until Pope Sixtus IV intervened and confiscated it. However, his successor Innocent VIII returned the ring to Perugia, where it is preserved in a Chapel in the Cathedral. I believe there is a service dedicated to the ring every year in July in which betrothed couples ask for a blessing... I must find out exactly when!
In 1477 a German monk stole the ring... The theft caused a war between the two nearby cities, until Pope Sixtus IV intervened and confiscated it. However, his successor Innocent VIII returned the ring to Perugia, where it is preserved in a Chapel in the Cathedral. I believe there is a service dedicated to the ring every year in July in which betrothed couples ask for a blessing... I must find out exactly when!
Written 20 August 2013
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Mr. V
24 contributions
Aug 2019
The Duomo of Perugia is stunning! and there is no queuing to visit
Beautiful paintings and nice atmosphere for a prayer or a meditation.
Beautiful paintings and nice atmosphere for a prayer or a meditation.
Written 12 August 2019
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Yulia S
Sulmona, Italy89 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
We were here once, for organ concert. Acoustics were fantastic, to the goose skin. The interior of Duomo is rich and fabulous, especially paintings on the ceiling that from a certain angle look like sculptures!
Written 4 January 2015
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ELear
Ancona, Italy3,060 contributions
Dec 2014 • Solo
There are more imposing, magnificent Cathedrals in Italy than this, but none where a visitor is more aware of the devotion of the people who come to pray and worship there, especially in the area round the Madonna delle Grazie.
Aesthetically, the coffered ceiling and the polychrome columns along the central nave are particularly pleasing.
Aesthetically, the coffered ceiling and the polychrome columns along the central nave are particularly pleasing.
Written 4 January 2015
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È possibile prenotare per la visita della cattedrale di st. Lorenzo/ duomo e per la visita del museo?
Written 21 July 2019
Per i sotterranei del Duomo non serve prenotare, per il Museo Diocesano dipende dal periodo.......
Written 27 July 2019
What is the address of the nearest parking garage to enter into my GPS device which needs a street address?
Written 7 September 2015
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