Duomo di Messina - The Cathedral of Messina

Duomo di Messina - The Cathedral of Messina

Built during Norman time, it was consecrated by the Archbishop Berardo in 1197. Its history has been turbulent and it has been destroyed and rebuilt several times over the centuries. The new Cathedral was consecrated on 13th of August 1929 and dedicated to St. Mary of the Assumption.

Unfortunately, in 1943, during the bombings of the WWII, several burning fragments fell on the building, starting a fire which lasted for two days. The fire destroyed all the decorations, even those who had been recovered after the 1908 earthquake. The marble calcified and the bronze melted in the heat.
Despite the numerous destructions and reconstructions the Cathedral of Messina still fascinates visitors for its beautiful and elegant lines.

Source from: The Cathedral of Messina - www.messinarte.it

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