Cervia Cathedral

The Cathedral of Cervia is the main Roman Catholic church in the town of Cervia, in the province of Ravenna, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

History

The bishop Francesco Riccamonti began construction in 1699 of the Baroque-style structure, and by 1702 it was dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta. Construction began in 1699 and the church was not consecrated until 1702, although the facade remains incomplete without its marble sheathing. The architect was Francesco Fontana, son of the famed Roman architect Carlo Fontana.

The church is adjacent to the Bishops palace (1702). In 1750 the church was joined to the Bell-tower.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Comune of Cervia, tourism office.

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