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Cervia Cathedral

Cervia Cathedral

Cervia, IT

The construction of Cervia Cathedral began in 1699 and was completed in 1702, a few years after the start of the construction of the new city of Cervia. One immediately notices the lack of axiality with the Palazzo Comunale and the third city gate facing it, and the facade of the church is also incomplete.

Cesena Cathedral

Cesena Cathedral

Cesena, IT

The current Cathedral of Cesena was built in the late 14th century following the initial project of an architect from Untervaldo. The cathedral has not always been located in its current position. In fact, before the rule of the Malatesta family (1379–1465), it was located inside the citadel (known as the Murata). Between 1443 and 1456, the church was equipped with a bell tower based on a design by Maso di Pietro di Lugano. At the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries, the upper part of the façade was completed to a design by Mario Codussi.

Cetate Synagogue in Timişoara

Cetate Synagogue in Timişoara

Timişoara, RO

The Cetate (Citadel) Synagogue in Timişoara is a Neologist synagogue built between 1863 and 1865 by architect Schumann. This brick building contains elements of both Neo-Moorish and Neo-Romanesque style. It still serves as a synagogue.

Cetățuia Monastery

Cetățuia Monastery

Iași, RO

The monastery Cetățuia was founded in the 17th century as a medieval fortified complex capable of giving the sovereign and boyars support for armed resistance against the invaders. In ruins at the end of the 19th century, the monastery was restored during the inter-war period on the initiative of the historian Nicolae Iorga. The church of the monastery is said to be a copy of the church of the Three Hierarchs from the same period.

Chabanivka Jewish Cemetery

Chabanivka Jewish Cemetery

Chabanivka, UA

The cemetery in Chabanivka already existed in the mid-19th century. The oldest found tombstone dates to 1849. The cemetery was in use until WWII.

Chapel

Haarlem, NL

Modern chapel in Linnaeus College.

Chapel de Cosnay

Chapel de Cosnay

Lacs, FR

The Chapel of Cosnay is nestled in the town of Lakes in central France. Referenced for the first time in 1155, it was part of a priory. Sold in 1793 as a national asset, it served as a dwelling before being left without maintenance. This Romanesque building is composed of a nave extended by a choir with a semi-circular chevet.

Chapel de Rosquelfen

Chapel de Rosquelfen

Laniscat, FR

Located in Laniscat, in the Côtes-d'Armor, the chapel Notre-Dame de Rosquelfen dates from the second half of the 14th century. Inside you will discover rich and interesting furniture and, outside, a classified Calvary monument dating from the sixteenth century.

Chapel de Tous-les-Saints

Chapel de Tous-les-Saints

Preuilly-sur-Claise, FR

The chapel of Tous-les-Saints, built in the 15th century, is located in Preuilly-sur-Claise. A polychrome paneling vault displays a macabre dance painted on the walls in shades of red, yellow and ocher. This procession includes notable religious figures and villains whose depiction reflects the equality of all before death in times of war and serious epidemics. On the chevet, flanking the altar, a group of musicians accompany them.

Chapel du château de Callac

Chapel du château de Callac

Plumelec, FR

The chapel of the Château de Callac is located in Plumelec, Brittany, and dates back to the 12th century. The current Château was built in the 14th century and enlarged in the 15th and 16th centuries. It was then redeveloped in the 17th century with the four pavilions. The small private chapel, is inseparable from the castle of Callac, which is classified with the Historical Monuments.

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