In Italy, there are many majestic cathedrals, which have spectacular art work insider and this is mostly witnessed in the main churches of the various cities, mainly referred to as the cathedral, basilica, Duomo or Chiesa Madre. A person who tours the basilica need to understand the potential cathedrals to visit and cost that may be incurred and the main basilicas in Italy and the following is a description of some of the most common basilicas.
Saint Peter’s Basilica is of course one of the main cathedrals in Rome but it is in The Vatican, a small country led by the pope in the middle of Rome, and not in Italy.
The next basilica on our focus is the cathedral of Santa Marie del Fiore or the il Duomo, the cathedral believed to be the most famous in Italy, with its unique feature being the Brunelleschi’s Dome which have proved to be a masterpiece construction item with the interior being covered by frescoes. This cathedral’s exterior contains marbles of white, pink and green colors and stained windows with an added advantage of free admission, with charges being taken at only few sites like the dome and the crypt.
The third cathedral recommendable to a tourist is the Duomo of Modena, which was constructed in the 12th century and is one of the top Romanesque cathedrals in Italy is known for being the final place of rest for the very popular Luciano Pavarotti. The cathedral is covered with figures who are characters in the bible stories while the inside has valuable objects like mosaics and marble parpets made way back in the 13th century, meant to explain the passion of Jesus.
Moving on, the Saint Francis of Assisi cathedral is next on line, with is location being Assisi, an Umbria town and known for hosting the tomb of Saint Francis by the followers and any person who tours the basilica. The basilica consists of two churches, the upper one and the lower one, with a large portico outside and both have a rich decoration of medieval arts and frescoes, making it a UNESCO world heritage site.
Lastly, the Duomo of Siena among the top gothic cathedrals of Italy with a black and white facades that is furnished by statues and carvings and there are many works of art in the inside. A person who tours the basilica will see works from people like Pisano, Pinturicchio and Michelangelo and has an entrance fee of around 8 Euros but increases depending on where exactly you visit inside the cathedral.