Rose window of Orvieto Cathedral
Posted by: Windego1
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The cathedral of Orvieto is quite famous and has a very nice rose window. The whole cathedral is worth a visit. The very detailed stonemasonry on this cathedral shows the improtance of this small city in former times.
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Location: Umbria, Italy
Date Posted: 01/20/2013
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Orvieto, a city with about 23000 inhabitants has a very nice looking cathedral. The old town with the cathedral was build on a stony hill.It was once the popal residence for a short period.
The frontside of the cathedral has a lot of very detailed stonemasonry art. In the center is a big, richly decorated rose window.
The rose window was made between 1354 and 1380 by Andrea di Cione di Arcangelo (c. 1308 – August 25, 1368), better known as Orcagna.
Enjoy it and don't miss to see the interior of the cathedral.
Wikipedia says: (
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Openingtimes:
9.30-19.00 during summer
9.30-17.00 in winter, closed from 13.00-14.30