San Lorenzo Cathedral in Perugia

The works to build the Cathedral titled to San Lorenzo, one of the saint patrons of the city, began in 1345 and ended in 1490. Both the lateral part and the principal façade are still incomplete. The lateral part gives onto the Main Fountain, and a geometric texture of pink and white marble rhombus decorate the inferior part. The main façade gives onto Piazza Danti (Danti Square) and it’s characterized by a baroque style main door, dated back in 1729. The interior, which is in late Gothic style, has three naves of the same highness, divided by big pylons. The decorations were finished in XVIII century and, among these, the most important are a “deposition” by Federico Barocci, the stained glass window dated back in XVI century, by Arrigo Fiammingo, and the funerary monument in honour of the bishop Andrea Baglioni realized by Urbano da Cortona. In the cloister you can admire the Museo Capitolare, that keeps important art works.

When: The holy mass is celebrated from Monday to Saturday at 7,20 am, 8 am, 9,30 am, 11 am and 6 pm. In the public holidays at 8 am, 10 am, 11,30 am and 6 pm
How to get here: by feet, in the ancient part of the city