Trento Cathedral in the context of Federico Wanga


Trento Cathedral in the context of Federico Wanga

⭐ Core Definition: Trento Cathedral

Trento Cathedral (Italian: Cattedrale di San Vigilio, Duomo di Trento; German: Kathedrale Trient; Trentino dialect: Dòm) is the main church in the city of Trento. It serves as the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Trento and was elevated to the rank of minor basilica by Pope Pius X on 18 March 1913. It was also designated an Italian national monument by royal decree in 1940.

Originally constructed as a cemetery basilica, the cathedral was founded in the 4th century by Saint Vigilius to house the remains of the martyrs of Anaunia. It has undergone several construction phases over the centuries. Notably, a complete reconstruction was initiated by the Prince-Bishop Federico Vanga in the early 13th century and continued into the 16th century, resulting in the current Romanesque-Gothic forms. Subsequent modifications have further shaped the structure. The remains of the ancient Paleochristian Basilica of San Vigilio are preserved and displayed beneath the current floor level.

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Trento Cathedral in the context of Trento

Trento, also known in English as Trent, is a city on the Adige River in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol in Italy. It is the capital of the autonomous province of Trento. In the 16th century, the city was the location of the Council of Trent. It was part of Austria and Austria-Hungary before it was annexed by Italy in 1919. With 118,142 inhabitants (2022), Trento is the third largest municipality in the Alps and second largest in the historical region of Tyrol.

Trento is an educational, scientific, financial and political centre in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, in Tyrol and Northern Italy in general. The city contains a picturesque Medieval and Renaissance historic centre, with ancient buildings such as Trento Cathedral and the Castello del Buonconsiglio.

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